Archbishop Murray Chatlain, the new Archbishop of Winnipeg, presides at the celebration of the Eucharist, with bishops from across the country, including Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen (back) at the installation Mass April 4 in Winnipeg. (Screen capture image from livestream video, Archdiocese of Winnipeg)
Bishop Mark Hagemoen was among the bishops from across Canada who attended the installation Mass for Archbishop Murray Chatlain April 4, 2025 as the eighth bishop of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg.
Archbishop Chatlain takes over from retiring Archbishop Emeritus Richard Gagnon, who was appointed to the Winnipeg archdiocese in 2013.
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Chatlain was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon in 1987, and served in several parishes in the diocese before focusing on pastoral care in northern Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. His commitment to linguistic and cultural immersion led him to study the Dene language at La Loche, SK, from 2000 to 2001 .and to serve as pastor in several northern communities
On June 23, 2007, he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of MacKenzie-Fort Smith and was ordained as a bishop Sept. 14, 2007. A year later, on May 12, 2008, he became the Titular Bishop of MacKenzie-Fort Smith. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the pastoral outreach to Indigenous communities in the north. On Dec. 6, 2012, he was appointed Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas, serving the faithful of northern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.
Archbishop Chatlain has also served in various leadership roles within the Canadian Church. From 2008 to 2014, he served as a representative on the Canadian Catholic Aboriginal Council, addressing the pastoral needs of Indigenous communities.
Archbishop Murray Chatlain, is the newly-installed shepherd of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Winnipeg)
Winston Wuttunee, from the Nêhiyawêwin Nation and a member of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, performed a sweetgrass smudging ceremony, followed by drumming and an honour song. (Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg)
Archbishop Chatlain’s mother Kathleen Chatlain of Saskatoon brings forward the gifts at the installation Mass April 4. (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Winnipeg)
Archbishop Chatlain’s brother and sister bring up gifts at the Offertory. (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Winnipeg)
Archbishop Chatlain with his mother Kathleen Chatlain of Saskatoon during the gift procession. (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Winnipeg)
Archbishop Murray Chatlain’s brother Greg Chatlain of Saskatoon was one of the family members who brought up gifts during the Mass. (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Winnipeg)
Archbishop Murray Chatlain with his mother and siblings. (Submitted photo)
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