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An Update on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada – Help Not HarmWe are grateful to all those who, over the last number of months, reached out to their elected Member of Parliament to respectfully ask their support of Bill C-218. The private member’s bill would have amended existing...Posted: Oct-16-2026 -
Out of the Cold Volunteer Opportunities!St. Patrick’s Out of the Cold Program provides approximately 650 meals each weekend from November through April for people in need. Volunteers prepare the meals at St. Patrick’s each Saturday and Sunday, and they are distributed...Posted: Oct-11-2026
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One in Christ, United in MissionIn September 2025, the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto was re-launched with Fr. Paul Johnston, a missionary priest with the Society of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), invited to be the director. Fr. Paul brings with him...Posted: Oct-08-2026 -
St. Patrick's Annual Bazaar!Join us for our Annual Parish Bazaar: Nov. 4 (Wed) & Nov. 8 (Sun), 2026 from 9:30 am to 5:30pm! Funds raised will be in support of Redemptorists Foreign Mission. Bring your family and friends. All are welcome...Nov-04-2026 to Nov-04-2026 (09:30 AM to 05:00 PM) -
Good Shepherd Thanksgiving Food DriveGood Shepherd Ministries has begun their Thanksgiving Food Drive in order to help provide meals for homeless and at-risk individuals. Each day they serve upward of 1,000 meals each day. The following are the most needed items: Tuna...Posted: Oct-01-2026 -
A Place of Nourishment and CommunityFor the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) in the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, Yesmil Pena, a third-order Franciscan who founded the St. Philip Neri Table food bank at St. Philip Neri Parish, discusses this ministry and its...Posted: Sep-28-2026 -
Catholic Charities Announces Expanded $700,000 Community Grants Program for 2026Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) has officially expanded its Community Grants Program for 2026 to create new opportunities for organizations addressing urgent social needs. Thanks to a generous legacy gift, CCAT is now able to distribute $700...Posted: Jul-17-2026 -
Supporting the Mission of The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of the Incarnate WordOn Friday, June 12, The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of the Incarnate Word, who operate the St. Peter's Child Care Centre in Woodbridge, held a fundraiser to fund the refurbishing of the much-needed kitchen facilities at...Posted: Jun-19-2026 -
Walking Together Towards ReconciliationIn honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Rosella Kinoshameg discusses her Indigenous Catholic spirituality. Rosella is an Odawa elder from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Territory (Manitoulin Island). She is chair of the board for the National...Posted: Jun-16-2026 -
Your gift to ShareLife carries out the mission work of the ChurchShareLife agencies, like the Office of Catholic Youth, are carrying out the mission work of the Church. Your gift supports the journey of those who guide, serve and uplift within the Catholic community. We are deeply grateful for ShareLife&rsquo...Posted: Jun-05-2026 -
Catholic Charities' Annual Meeting with Cardinal Leo Highlights Mission of ServiceOn May 7, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathered with the Board of Directors and staff of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) for its Annual Meeting, offering a moment to commemorate the past year’s work...Posted: May-11-2026 -
Serving Heroic Women with the Sisters of LifeSister Marie Veritas, SV is a member of the Sisters of Life, a community of women religious who, in addition to the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Originally...Posted: May-11-2026 -
Wishing you a blessed Easter from ShareLife!This Easter Sunday, we hold gratitude for the Lord Jesus, our saviour; and for you who brings the hands of Christ to our brothers and sisters in need. We witness how you live the Gospel wholeheartedly, opening your heart to...Posted: Apr-05-2026
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ShareLife Celebrates 50 Years | ShareLife Sunday startsThe weekend of March 22, 2026 is the start of the ShareLife Campaign. Special collections will be taking place this weekend on March 22. 2026 marks 50 years since Archbishop Philip Pocock made a bold and compassionate decision that would...Posted: Mar-26-2026 -
ShareLife is More than a CollectionIt's about bringing the Gospel to life. This article originally appeared in the March 15, 2026 edition of The Catholic Register in recognition of ShareLife’s 50th anniversary. It was in January 2005 that I began my...Posted: Mar-13-2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Posted: Mar-03-2026 -
Through ShareLife, you bring hope to those who need it mostDavid is a senior who faced overwhelming loss and uncertainty. His wife passed away, his health declined, and he felt forgotten. But in his deepest sorrow, he found hope. When he turned to his pastor, he was guided to Catholic...Posted: Feb-28-2026 -
2026 Lenten Food Drive (until April 2nd)Last year, during the Jubilee Year, our Lenten initiative to collect non-perishable food items for the Fort York Food Bank received a wonderful response from our faith community here at St. Patrick’s.Because the need in our...Posted: Feb-23-2026 -
Thank you from ShareLife!Thank You for giving to ShareLife and thank you for your support of the 2025 ShareLife Campaign! We are pleased to announce that your donations helped exceed our parish goal of $53,000.00 with a final offertory total of...Posted: Feb-09-2026 -
Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program Hits Record to Keep Kids Warm this WinterKnights of Columbus in Ontario donated a record-breaking 20,736 new winter coats to children in need this year through its Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. The Ontario chapter of the organization surpassed its target thanks to...Posted: Feb-02-2026
