Douglas Crosby

Crosby was born in Marathon, Ontario as the oldest of seven children of Natalie and David Crosby. He graduated from St. Patrick's College at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and French. In 1975 he earned his Bachelor of Theology degree at St. Paul University and his Master of Pastoral Studies (Counselling) degree in 1976. == Priesthood ==

Ordained in 1975, Crosby's first role was as assistant pastor of the Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Labrador City where he served until 1981. He served as vocation director, coordinator of provincial services, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Ottawa, and eventually Provincial Superior of St. Peter’s Province of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. While holding this position he was elected President of the Oblate Conference of Canada. Episcopal ministry In 1997, Crosby was appointed Bishop of Labrador City-Schefferville and, in 2003, was appointed as the Bishop of St. George’s Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Bishop Crosby took possession of the Diocese during a ceremony at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hamilton on November 8, 2010. == References ==