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There was a grand celebration at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption in North Bay today (Wednesday).

Hundreds gathered for the Installation of the new bishop; The Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse, 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

Damphousse talked about his journey throughout Canada as both a priest and bishop.

He likened it to the story of Abraham in The Bible.

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Damphousse as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie on November 12th 2015.

Damphousse spoke to the congregation about his goals in his new role.

Damphousse was born in Saint-Joseph, Manitoba and was ordained a priest in 1991.