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Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo
Lenten Message 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May...
Cardinal Leo Reflects on the “Abundant Life” During St. Mark’s Parish Visit
On Sunday, March 1, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Mark’s Parish in Stouffville, Ont...
Canadian Bishops Invite Prayers for Peace in the Middle East
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement calling on the...
In Gratitude for Years of Faithful Service
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration, honouring...
Marking Ash Wednesday at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica
Ash Wednesday began the holy season of Lent. We are reminded that Lent “is a gracious gift...
A Call to Build Up Heroic Men of Faith this Lent
Starting on March 1, the Heroic 30 Challenge kicks off – inviting men on a 31-day journey...
A Lifetime of Love: 11,137 Years of Marriage Under one Roof as 300 Couples Renew Wedding Vows
On Sunday, February 8, 2026 (Marriage Sunday in the Archdiocese of Toronto), more than 300 couples, collectively representing...
In Thanksgiving for Religious on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
This year’s Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life was celebrated on January...
Bishop Joseph Dabrowski Begins Episcopal Ministry in Hamilton
On February 2, 2026, the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated the Installation Mass for His Excellency Bishop Joseph Dabrowksi...
Reflections on Discipleship on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
On February 2, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Augustine's Seminary to mark the Feast...
Canadian Catholic Bishops on Bill C-218: No “MAiD” for Mental Illness
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement strongly supporting Private...
Archbishop Stephen Hero’s Homecoming Marks New Chapter for Archdiocese of Edmonton
Bells rang and hearts rejoiced as Archbishop Stephen Hero returned home to Edmonton – the Archdiocese where his...
Events
Taize Prayer 泰澤祈禱
This event will take place on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 8...
40 Days for Life Toronto Lenten Campaign
You are warmly invited to take part in a peaceful and prayerful...
Marriage Preparation Course March 2026
This course will take place over two Saturdays: March 7, 2026, and...
Multifaith Iftar Dinner
AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...
Women Silent Retreat - An Ignatian Experience of Sacred Earth
Women Ignatian Retreat: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius reveal, in and...
Lenten Growth Retreat March 14 & 15
We warmly invite you to the Lenten Growth Retreat at Divine Retreat...
Lift Jesus Higher Rally 2026
Be renewed through the Word, worship, and sacraments at the Lift Jesus...
Lift Jesus Higher Youth Rally 2026
Youth (ages 13-18) are invited to be inspired through the Word...
Mapping the Field of Jewish-Christian Relations
A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe...
Annual Mass of St. Patrick 2026
The annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral...
LENTEN MISSION – Called to Dialogue: Listening to God, One’s self, and Neighbours"
LENTEN MISSION – Called to Dialogue: Listening to God, One’s...
Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men: Soul-Making by Grace
Men Ignatian Retreat: Soul-Making by Grace: Encountering God's Love through...
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191 Wade GateThornhill, ON
L4J 5Y4
Office/Mailing Address
191 Wade Gate
Thornhill, ON
L4J 5Y4
t: 905.660.1253
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Clergy
Rev. Augusto Menichelli
Pastor
Pastor
PARISH STAFF
Adelina Tang
Office Manager
Office Manager
Roberta Hogan
Part-time Secretary
Part-time Secretary
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