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Young Adult Discernment Program 3
Every Other Friday @ 7 pm
Are you between 19 and 39 years old? Join us every other Friday at 7:00 PM for our Young Adult Discernment Program.
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ALPHA IS HERE
Alpha Adults, Thursdays, Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2026; Alpha Youth, Saturdays, Oct 3 – Nov 28, 2026, both from 6:30 pm to 8: 30 pm
Marriage Prep 2026-2027
Marriage Prep 2026-2027
Starting Friday, October 23 @ 7 pm
Street Patrol
Street Patrol
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” Mother Teresa
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Cardinal Leo's Message for Thanksgiving
Message for Thanksgiving12 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May...
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Canadian Members of Parliament are scheduled to vote on Bill C-218 at second reading on Wednesday, October...
Prayers for Pope Leo XIV as He Prepares for Surgery
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to join in prayer for our Holy Father, Pope...
St. Peter's in the Vatican
World Mental Health Day
Vatican Message for World Mental Health Day
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops shared the following communication, received from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human...
Crypt Chapel Blessed and New Altar Consecrated at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
On October 1, 2026, members of the St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica community gathered for the blessing...
Crypt Altar Blessing
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New Medical Clinic for Homeless Opens in Toronto
On October 2, 2026, Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap, the first Canadian to lead the Sovereign Military...
Two Men Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
On Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the...
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Archdiocese Honours Saint Michael Award Recipients
On September 27, 2026, more than 1,000 members of the Catholic community  gathered at Saint Michael...
Reverend Frank McDevitt Appointed Chaplain of His Holiness
A special Eucharistic celebration was held on September 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help to recognize...
Msgr. Frank McDevitt
Migrants
Archdiocese of Toronto Marks the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Archdiocese of Toronto marked the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 27, 2026, with...
Gala Raises $650,000 for Children’s Education in the Holy Land
An evening of faith and solidarity in Vaughan raised $650,000 to support Catholic education in the Holy...
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Our Lady of Good Counsel
A Celebration of Faith, Culture and Community: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
On September 20, 2026, the community of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank...
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The meaning of the word sacrifice is to "make holy." This Lent we are offered the opportunity to let go of our control and accept the difficulties and sufferings.
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191 Wade Gate
Thornhill, ON
L4J 5Y4

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191 Wade Gate
Thornhill, ON
L4J 5Y4

t:  905.660.1253
e:  stjosephtheworkerth@archtoronto.org

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Clergy
Rev. Augusto Menichelli
Pastor

Deacon Bosco D'Couto
Deacon Assistant

PARISH STAFF
Adelina Tang
Office Manager

Roberta Hogan
Secretary

First Communion 2025-2026
FIRST COMMUNION
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CONFIRMATION
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Confirmation Information
Confirmation 2025-2026.


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