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Volunteers Needed for Religious Article Store & Mass Bookings
St. Patrick's Religious Articles Store provides a ministry of service and encounter for parishioners and visitors looking for giftware, religious articles, spiritual reading and devotional material. Volunteers provide customer service as cashiers, merchandise assistance and restocking. The store...
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Ashadeep - Once More with Thanks
Ashadeep have just installed their roti making machine for which St. Patrick’s parishioners raised over $10,000 last year. Fr. Jakson, Ashadeep Director, expressed his gratitude to St. Patrick’s: “I sincerely thank you for your...
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Catholic Education Week – May 1 to 6
Every year during Catholic Education Week, we are called to celebrate the valuable contributions that Catholic schools make to our parish communities, our province and our country.
This year, Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from Sunday, May 1 to...
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Holy Week 2022
On the weekend of April 9/10, Catholics around the world will celebrate Palm Sunday and we will enter into Holy Week, the most profound period in the Christian calendar. This is a time for us to remember the sacrifice...
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Looking Back at the Indigenous Delegation to Rome
Pope Francis has concluded his meetings with Indigenous delegates in the Vatican to learn more about the legacy of Canada’s residential school system and to apologize for abuses that occurred there.
The Holy Father said that listening to...
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Updated Covid-19 Protocols Coming into Effect on Monday, March 21
The Archdiocese of Toronto has followed the Government of Ontario’s Covid-19 guidance throughout the pandemic. Last week, the provincial government announced the end of public masking requirements in most settings effective Monday, March 21, 2022. The health...
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Tax Receipt Information
The Archdiocese of Toronto is always grateful for your generous donations. Your gifts ensure that we can fulfill our Christian mission by spreading the Gospel and assisting our neighbours in need.
With tax season upon us, hopefully most of our...
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Prayer, Fasting and Alms for Ukraine
In response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has announced a “Day for Fasting and Peace” to take place on Ash Wednesday, March 2.
“I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely...
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Lent and Penance
The season of Lent begins on Wednesday March 2nd, 2022. During Lent, the Church encourages that penance is to be considered an important requirement of the Christian Life. Fulfillment of this requirement involves prayer, works of piety and charity, and...
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Ashadeep Thank You 2022
Once more the parishioners of St. Patrick’s Parish have expressed their ongoing, generous support for Ashadeep Centre for the Disabled in North India. In spite of the restrictions of the pandemic $10, 300.00 was raised in...
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Statement from the CCCB on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) condemns the escalation of tensions and violence in the Ukraine marked by Russia’s invasion, which was seen today, Thursday, February 24, 2022, in the form of militarization...
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Quick Update on COVID-19 Restrictions
On Thursday, February 17, the Government of Ontario will once again be easing some COVID-19 restrictions. In some settings, this will mean greater capacity numbers. However, in places of worship that do not require proof of vaccination, there is...
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Celebrate Marriage This Sunday
Marriage is a cornerstone of life, society and the Church. And although the Holy Spirit is always with us, married life isn’t always easy. As Pope Francis wrote in a 2021 letter to married couples:
Marriage, as...
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