Our History

The Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador serves the Catholic population Labrador and the western portion of the island of NL. 

The motto of the Diocese is -- COR ET ANIMA UNA (in Latin), -- ONE HEART AND SOUL -- taken from the Acts of the Apostles 4:32.

The Diocese is a combination of 28 Parishes & Mission. 

With 18 Parish Priests and 1 Director of Parish Life.

The Diocesan Bishop and Pastoral Leader is Bishop Bart Van Roijen

The Diocese is committed to giving witness to the Gospel Values expressed in its ministries & services.

It broadens its scope towards family apostolate to embrace  a more inclusive approach, including married couples, single parents, children, young people, the elderly and vulnerable in our community.