St Francis of Assisi Parish
Pinawa, Manitoba
Archdiocese of Saint Boniface
Pinawa, Manitoba
Archdiocese of Saint Boniface
Welcome to our faith community in Pinawa! St Francis of Assisi Parish is a vibrant Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface. We gather to celebrate the Eucharist, grow in faith, and serve our neighbors with the love of Christ.
Our parish is served by Fr. Luke Nwoko, M.Ss.Cc., our Parochial Administrator, who also serves the parish of Lac du Bonnet. We are blessed to be part of the rich tradition of the Catholic Church in Manitoba, following in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi who taught us to see Christ in all creation and to serve with joy and humility.
Whether you are a long-time parishioner, new to our community, or visiting the Pinawa area, we invite you to join us for Mass and to participate in our parish life. All are welcome!
| Service | Day & Time | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Mass | Sunday - 9:00 AM | English |
| Weekday Mass | Thursday - 10:00 AM | English |
| Adoration | Thursday - 10:30 AM | All |
| Confession | Sunday - 8:00 AM | English |
Please note: Our parish is served from Lac du Bonnet. For urgent pastoral needs, please contact the parish office.
“Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
800th Anniversary — Jubilee Year
Veneration of a First-Class Relic · Pilgrims Welcome
The Franciscan Jubilee is a special holy year proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV, running from January 10, 2026 to January 10, 2027. It commemorates the 800th anniversary of the passing — the transitus — of St Francis of Assisi.
Throughout this year, the faithful are offered opportunities for spiritual renewal, peace, and the grace of plenary indulgences. Our parish is honoured to welcome pilgrims to share in these graces.
| 1:00 PM | Prayers & Veneration of the Relic |
| 2:00 PM | Mass, presided by Archbishop Albert LeGatt |
| 4:30 PM | Reception (light lunch & beverages) |
Kindly reply by Tuesday, September 15, 2026 so we can prepare for the reception.
RSVP:
rcparishpinawa@stfrancispinawa.ca
Phone: 204.753.2118
Pilgrims are warmly welcome at St Francis of Assisi Parish throughout the Jubilee Year. Whether you come as a group or on your own, you will find a place of prayer, peace and fellowship.
To plan your visit, please call us at 1-204-753-2118. The map below shows the route to the parish.
During the Year of St Francis, the parishioners of St Gerard's in Winnipeg, together with Fr. Peter Tran, made a pilgrimage to Pinawa. It was a day of prayer and fellowship — Holy Mass, picnic lunches, and time to explore the beauty of Pinawa.
We are grateful to all who came, and we pray that the example of St Francis continues to inspire us to grow in love of God and of one another.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
Parochial Administrator:
Fr. Luke Nwoko, M.Ss.Cc.
Father Luke serves both St Francis of Assisi Parish in Pinawa and the parish in Lac du Bonnet, bringing his missionary spirit and pastoral care to our communities.
Our church building is wheelchair accessible. We strive to ensure all members of our community can fully participate in parish life.
If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact the parish office so we can assist you.
The seven sacraments are celebrated in our parish as encounters with Christ that strengthen us for our journey of faith.
We welcome new members into our faith community through the sacrament of Baptism. Parents are asked to contact the parish office to arrange for baptismal preparation.
Children typically receive First Communion in Grade 2 and Confirmation in Grade 6. Preparation classes are coordinated with our religious education program.
Couples planning to marry should contact the parish office at least six months before their intended wedding date to begin marriage preparation.
This sacrament brings Christ's healing presence to those who are seriously ill or facing surgery. Please contact Fr. Luke to arrange a visit.
This is where we'll share upcoming events, announcements, and news from St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Check back often!
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 119
Pinawa, Manitoba
R0E 1L0
Phone: 204.753.2118
Fax: 204.345.8160
Email: stfrancispinawa@gmail.com
Parochial Administrator: Fr. Luke Nwoko, M.Ss.Cc.
Parish served from Lac du Bonnet
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For general information about the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface, visit www.archsaintboniface.ca