The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon (Latin: Dioecesis Saskatoonensis) (erected 9 June 1933 when the Diocese of Prince-Albert-Saskatoon was split) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Regina. The current bishop is Mark Hagemoen, following the appointment of the former diocesan bishop Donald Bolen as Archbishop of Regina by Pope Francis on July 11, 2016. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon is located in Saskatchewan, a civil province on the Canadian Prairies.
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Gerald C. Murray, C.Ss.R. (1934–1944), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Winnipeg[1]
- Philip Francis Pocock (1944–1951), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Winnipeg[2]
- Francis Joseph Klein (1952–1967) appointed Bishop of Calgary[3]
- James Patrick Mahoney (1967–1995)[4]
- James Vernon Weisgerber (1996–2000), appointed Archbishop of Winnipeg, Manitoba[5]
- Albert LeGatt (2001–2009), appointed Archbishop of Saint-Boniface[6]
- Donald Bolen (2010–2016), appointed Archbishop of Regina (had been Vicar General there)[7]
- Mark Hagemoen (2017–Present)[8]
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Murray Chatlain, appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Mackenzie-Fort Smith, Northwest Territories in 2007
Territorial gains
In 1998, five Roman Catholic dioceses in Saskatchewan were amalgamated to become three dioceses.[9]
| Year | From |
|---|---|
| 1998 | suppression of the Diocese of Gravelbourg |
| 1998 | suppression of the Territorial Abbey of Saint Peter-Muenster |
References
- 1."Most Rev. Gerald C. Murray, CSsR – Diocese of Saskatoon". Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 2."Most Rev. Philip Pocock – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 3."Most Rev. Francis Klein – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 4."Most Rev. James Mahoney – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 5."Most Rev. James Weisgerber – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 6."Most Rev. Albert LeGatt – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 7."Most Rev. Donald Bolen – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 8."Bishop Mark Hagemoen – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- 9."Our History – Diocese of Saskatoon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.