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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 -
Encounter Christ in CreationIgnite Ministry Trip To Ignatius Ecological Centre in Guelph Interested in exploring the outdoors, deepening your faith and experiencing community? Join Ignite Ministry Saturday July 25. Bus departs @ 9:15 am and returns @ approx. 5...Jul-25-2026 to Jul-25-2026 (09:00 AM to 05:30 PM) -
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 -
Summer Street PatrolJuly 8 to September 2, 20266:30 pm to 9:30 p.m.(Every Wednesday evening in July and August)St. Patrick's Parish 131 McCaul Street Please join us as we celebrate 31 years of service to...Jul-08-2026 to Sep-02-2026 (06:30 PM to 09:30 PM) -
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 -
Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Posted: Dec-11-2025 -
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Restores Hope in the Holy LandOn Nov. 29, more than 250 supporters of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) gathered at the Venu Event Space in Woodbridge, Ont., for a gala evening themed “Restoring Hope in the City of God...Posted: Dec-08-2025 -
Your contribution to ShareLife will be matched dollar-for-dollar!Your contribution to ShareLife will be matched dollar-for-dollar! NEW: Your gift will double in value! From November 3 until year end, your contribution to our parish’s ShareLife campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor up...Posted: Nov-30-2025 -
Out of the Cold Program 2025-2026Our parish’s Out of the Cold Program began last weekend, Nov. 16. For 20 weeks, our dedicated volunteers will prepare meals for over 600 people in need each week, partnering once again with Good Shepherd Ministries (Queen Street...Posted: Nov-25-2025
