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Update on Ashadeep: Dec. 1st and Dec. 4th, 2024After 4 years of absence from visiting Ashadeep, Barbara Galbraith spent August and September at the Centre for the Differently Abled in the diocese of Bijnor, North India. She will be giving an update and powerpoint presentation on her visit...Posted: Nov-21-2024 -
Finding Hope through HopeLineFr. Dr. Matthew M. Durham, D.Min is the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Fr. Durham shares his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint...Posted: Nov-01-2024 -
Out of the Cold Program 2024This year’s Out of the Cold Program begins on the weekend of November 16th & 17th 2024. For 20 weeks, our volunteers will be preparing meals each week for 600 people in need. Once again we are partnering...Posted: Nov-01-2024 -
Urgent appeal for support in Lebanon—Joint call for help and prayersWith the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for...Posted: Oct-16-2024 -
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-02-2024 -
CNEWA Canada Urges National Response for War in UkraineCatholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada is launching a campaign to raise $600,000 to supply ten hospitals in Ukraine with medical equipment, hygiene products and transportation. The appeal follows the news in July of a cruise missile striking...Posted: Sep-17-2024 -
Catholic Community Pledges $750,000 to Combat Hunger AnewFood insecurity is a pressing concern in our community. Recognizing the daily struggles that many families face to put food on their tables, the Catholic community is once again stepping forward to address this critical need. Following last year&rsquo...Posted: Aug-26-2024 -
Linda’s LegacyCountless cars cross the intersection of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto’s North York every day. The intersection is like thousands of other intersections in Canada’s largest city. In one corner a gas station, in...Posted: Aug-05-2024 -
ShareLife-Funded Agencies Turn No One AwayDid you know no one is turned away from ShareLife-funded agencies due to inability to pay? This is all thanks to your compassionate and generous heart. Through your support, ShareLife agencies are helping the most vulnerable in our community...Posted: May-29-2024 -
Pre-Authorized GivingThe Archdiocese of Toronto has established a Pre-Authorized Giving plan (PAG) to help you support the parish’s work through your regular offertory gift. To accomplish the mission entrusted to us by Christ, parishes depend entirely on the...Posted: Apr-16-2024 -
ShareLife Helps Refugees Find Safety and Freedom.Your generous gift to ShareLife is crucial for immigrants and refugees establishing a new life in Canada. Your love and support have not only provided them with safety and freedom, but have also given them the opportunity to create a...Posted: Apr-16-2024
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Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 17 marks the first ShareLife Sunday of 2024. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters, Executive Director...Posted: Mar-13-2024 -
Please Do Not Drop off Bazaar ItemsSomeone has been anonymously leaving bags outside the Sacristy door marked “Bazaar”. We are not accepting any items for the Bazaar. Please do not leave any items in the Church. If you have items to be donated, please...Posted: Feb-10-2024 -
ShareLife Parish Campaign 2024As we approach our first ShareLife Sunday collection on March 17, 2024, it is essential that we come together in compassion to meet our Parish Campaign goal of $14 million, addressing the growing needs in our communities. By reaching this...Posted: Feb-10-2024 -
Ashadeep Thank You, 2023The parishioners of St. Patrick’s have responded with even greater generosity and support this past year to the fund- raising request for Ashadeep, Centre for the Differently Abled. The amount collected and sent to Ashadeep in 2023 was...Posted: Jan-29-2024
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Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now OpenCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...Posted: Jan-19-2024 -
ShareLife wishes you a blessed ChristmasAs we shelter from the winter cold, the ShareLife team thanks you for your faithful support. We wish you a warm and safe Christmas season, grateful for the enduring compassion you extend to those less fortunate. You are igniting hope...Posted: Dec-22-2023 -
ShareLife: Your Love Puts Food on the TableNEW: Your year-end gift will double in value! From now until December 31, your contribution to our parish’s ShareLife campaign will be matched up to $500,000. Through your unwavering support for ShareLife and its Food...Posted: Nov-17-2023 -
Redemptorist Mission Bazaar Thank You!A special Thank you goes out to Maria Luxbacher and all the wonderful volunteers who helped make this event a great success. A big thank you to everyone who donated and supported St. Patrick’s Missions...Posted: Nov-17-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Address from the 44th Annual Cardinal's Dinner44th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – 14 November 2023Address by His Grace Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Thank you, Mr. MacKinnon, for your kind words and for all your committed work in coordinating the organization of...Posted: Nov-15-2023
