EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 47 MIN
More Than a Church: The Pro-Cathedral’s Place in North Bay’s Story
from To North Bay With Love · host The Echo Podcast Network
It’s one of North Bay’s biggest landmarks and a place most people pass by everyday on their way to work or school. To Father Larry Rymes and many others, the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption is more than just bricks and stained glass — it’s a living piece of North Bay’s soul.In this episode Father Larry sits down with Lisa to share stories from inside the church — from its 120+ year history and community impact, to the challenges of repairing a century-old roof, and the beautiful tension between faith and science.00:00 – Intro01:40 – Meet Father Larry Rymes04:20 – A Priest Who Believes in Both Science and God08:10 – The Role of the Pro-Cathedral in North Bay’s Origin14:25 – What “Pro-Cathedral” Actually Means17:10 – The $1.2 Million Roof Project: Why It’s Urgent21:00 – Faith, Decline, and Keeping Churches Relevant25:30 – Do People Still Believe?29:15 – Father Larry on Mental Health, Prayer & Inner Peace33:40 – The Balance Between Tradition and Change in the Church38:00 – What Keeps Father Larry Going After 30+ Years in Ministry41:45 – Final Thoughts
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It’s one of North Bay’s biggest landmarks and a place most people pass by everyday on their way to work or school. To Father Larry Rymes and many others, the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption is more than just bricks and stained glass — it’s a living piece of North Bay’s soul.In this episode Father Larry sits down with Lisa to share stories from inside the church — from its 120+ year history and community impact, to the challenges of repairing a century-old roof, and the beautiful tension between faith and science.00:00 – Intro01:40 – Meet Father Larry Rymes04:20 – A Priest Who Believes in Both Science and God08:10 – The Role of the Pro-Cathedral in North Bay’s Origin14:25 – What “Pro-Cathedral” Actually Means17:10 – The $1.2 Million Roof Project: Why It’s Urgent21:00 – Faith, Decline, and Keeping Churches Relevant25:30 – Do People Still Believe?29:15 – Father Larry on Mental Health, Prayer & Inner Peace33:40 – The Balance Between Tradition and Change in the Church38:00 – What Keeps Father Larry Going After 30+ Years in Ministry41:45 – Final Thoughts
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