Clergy
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Fr. Brian Jane
I was born in Windsor, as one of 6 children, to parents who were faithful Catholics. As such, we were brought to church every Sunday as a family, and that was important to my faith development. The Catholic school system was also instrumental. In particular, the Basilian Fathers who ran Assumption High School that I attended. I am a late vocation, as for 20 years the practice of law was my vocation. However, God is always full of surprises, and through prayerful discernment, he led me to enroll at St. Peter’s Seminary and I was ordained in 2004. After spending 2 years as Associate Pastor at Most Precious Blood in Windsor, and 2 more years at St. John the Baptist in Amherstburg as Associate Pastor, I served another 10 years as Pastor before moving to the South Zone Cluster of Our Lady of Mercy, St. Benedict and St. Joseph in 2019.
I am excited to be part of the new venture of the Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes and look forward to working with the priests, deacons, Lay Ecclesial Ministers, staff and parishioners as we journey together in faith, sharing the Good News of our God to the greater Sarnia Community. -
Fr. Michael Woods
Fr. Michael Opeyemi Woods by name, I was born and bred in the ancient city of Ibadan, Nigeria, in the West of Africa. The first of 6 children (2 boys and 4 girls) to the devout Catholic family of Patrick and Margaret Woods. The lively parish community, Catholic education and family faith life nurtured the desire for service to others in me and the resultant aspiration to the priesthood — a decision I consider the best decision of my life.
Ordained on the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, the 15th of September 2012, it has been 12 years of amazing grace in ministry. I started off as Associate Pastor at St Peter, Apata, St Anthony, Ejioku and the Church of the Ascension, Bodija parishes in 2012, 2013, and 2015 respectively. I assumed the role of Pastor at Christ the King Parish from September 2019 to September 2023 and St Lawrence of Brindisi Parish from September 2023 to November 2024. I have had the responsibility of the young people as Chaplain for the Youth Apostolate at the Provincial and Archdiocesan levels, a role I had for 9 years and 9 months.
I am passionate about the depth and beauty of our Catholic faith, so powerful in worship encounters and evident in our lived experiences. All from God, in God and for God! My interests are Youth Ministry, New Evangelization and Social Media while hobbies include: traveling, reading, good music, playing basketball, lawn tennis and chess. -
Fr. Christian Ogbona, SDV
I am Fr. Christian Ogbonna is a Vocationist Priest, born in 1970 in Nigeria. I was ordained Priest on August 18, 2001. Immediately after my ordination, I was sent to Italy where I studied and worked as a Formator for the Vocationist Seminarians in Rome.In 2002, I was sent to Madagascar as a Missionary. I first at the Grand Séminaire Paul VI, Diego in Northern Madagascar. On October 2nd, 2004, I was installed as Pastor of St. Ignace de Loyola Parish in the Archdiocese of Antananarivo, Madagscar. I served as Pastor of this Parish until 2017.
I was sent to Canada in 2017 by the Superior General of the Society of Divine Vocations at the request of Archbishop Gerard Pettispas, CSsR (now Emeritus).
On Sunday October 29, 2017, I was installed Pastor of Paroisse Notre Dame de Lourdes, Girouxville, Alberta. The Archbishop also appointed me Dean of Deanery One, McLennan, Alberta (Francophone Deanery).
I came to the Diocese of London Ontario in September 2023, after completing my Pastoral Assignment in the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan. I was appointed Associate Pastor at Windsor Heritage Catholic Family of Parishes. I am currently one of the Parochial Vicars with the Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes.
I speak English, French, Italian, Malagasy, my native language (Igbo), and I have a beginner’s knowledge of Spanish. I am happy and excited to work in Sarnia. -
Fr. Joseph Ojonugwa Matthew, SDV
I am Fr. Joseph Ojonugwa Matthew SDV, I was born on the 30th January 1987. I hail from Efabo in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. I am a Nigerian by Nationality. I belong to the Society of Divine Vocations (Vocationist Fathers and Brothers Congregation).
After the completion of both Philosophy and Theology, Fr Joseph was Ordained a Catholic Priest on the 26th of August 2017, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Owode Ibeshe Ikorodu, Lagos State, by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins (Archbishop of Lagos metropolitan).
I was opportune to work in these various parishes:
1. St. Mark Catholic Church Owode Yewa, Ogun State Nigeria.
2. Parroquia Señor De la Buena Muerte, Yangana, Loja-Ecuador.
3. Vocacionario Nuestra Señor de Fátima, Vilcabamba, Loja-Ecuador.
4. St. Pius Catholic Church Ayobo, Lagos, Nigeria.
5. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Isashi, Lagos. Nigeria.
6. Opportune to be a Chaplain to a group of young people called Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON).In March 2026, I joined the Diocese of London, and did my mentorship program at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, Meldrum, North Central Family of Parishes.
I am happy to work in Sarnia with this beloved and happy family of parishes of Sarnia Bluewater. I am ready to learn and serve, and very importantly, with your prayers and encouragement.
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Fr. Keith Morrison (Retired)
Hi, my name is Reverend Keith Morrison. I was graciously asked by my classmate, Fr. Brian Jane, to come to the Family of Parishes in Sarnia to assist him with the workload as I am retired.My journey started in Windsor; Ontario and have been working with the bank for 21 years and I was transferred 15 times to different cities across Canada.
Since being ordained by Bishop Fabbro in 2004, I have been in Belle River, Wallaceburg, Gander, Newfoundland and for the next 12 years, I was in Wingham, Brussels and Listowel, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
In 2020, I suffered a debilitating stroke. During my recovery, I was assisted by Father Christopher Gillespie in Wallaceburg and then when Father Chris was transferred to Tecumseh, I went with him.
I personally like to birdwatch and so Gayle, our parish housekeeper, is excited!
Father Brian Jane asked me in October 2025 to assist him, and I moved into Our Lady of Mercy rectory.
I enjoy my new apartment, and I look forward to working with the Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes and with its wonderful staff.