Volunteer Appreciation Week
Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 19-25
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ShareLife Sunday
2026 ShareLife Parish Campaign
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Cardinal Leo Writes to Prime Minister, MPs – “I ask you to choose life…”
On April 20, 2026, Cardinal Leo wrote to Prime Minister Carney and all federal Members of Parliament (MPs...
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St. Mary's
Celebrating 60 Years of the Feast of Santo Cristo
Toronto’s Portuguese Community celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Feast of Santo Cristo on May 10...
Catholic Charities' Annual Meeting with Cardinal Leo Highlights Mission of Service
On May 7, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathered with the Board of Directors and staff of Catholic...
Catholic Charities
Grad Mass
Cardinal Leo Celebrates Mass for Campus Ministry Graduates
On Friday, May 1, the Archdiocese of Toronto campus ministries gathered for the fifth annual Graduation Mass. His...
Events
Our Lady of the Cape
2026 Spring Tour of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape

The Spring Tour of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the...

May-09-2026 - May-17-2026
Toronto and Hamilton Dioceses
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Our Lady of Good Counsel 19th Annual Holy Spirit Novena - Friday, May 15 to Saturday, May 23, 2026

Nine Days of Commitment and Renewal, 9 Themes , Daily Mass , Rosary, Confession...

May-15-2026 - May-23-2026
867 College Street Toronto (West of Ossington)
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Life-Giving Wounds 2026: Healing Retreat for Adult Children of Divorced or Separated Parents

Come for a greater understanding of the wounds left by your parents...

May-15-2026 - May-17-2026
St. Augustine’s Seminary, Toronto
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Prayer Service for the Sick and Suffering - May 16,2026

We invite you to join us at Divine Retreat Centre Toronto for...

May-16-2026 - May-16-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
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RISE -Young Adults Prayer Service - May 16, 2026

We warmly invite young adults aged 20 and above to join &ldquo...

May-16-2026 - May-16-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
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Ignite Ministry: PUB NIGHT - Faith & Politics

With Fr. John Meehan, SJJoin us for a presentation discussing the relationship...

May-19-2026 - May-19-2026
Sin & Redemption PUB, 136 McCaul Street
Candle with flowing water
AI, Faith, and the Future of Humanity: Interreligious Perspectives

AN ONLINE WEBINAR RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSAI...

May-21-2026 - May-21-2026
Online
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Women Silent Ignatian Retreat - From Fear To Freedom.

Women Ignatian Retreat: When the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ disciples...

May-22-2026 - May-24-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Groundbreaking news
The New St. Patrick's Church, Brampton: Groundbreaking

Join us on Sunday, May 24 for Mass at the current church...

May-24-2026 - May-24-2026
150 Martin Byrne Drive, Brampton L6P 4C8
Day of Reflection
Day of Reflection for Men & Women: "Receive the Holy Spirit"

A day of reflection for men & women. "Receive the Holy Spirit...

May-25-2026 - May-25-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Retreat
Fanning the Flames of Hope: A Silent Retreat for Young Professionals

Men & Women Silent Ignatian Retreat for Young Professionals: What is an...

May-29-2026 - May-31-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
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The Remembrance of God Teaches All Things: The Jesus Prayer for the Teacher and the Classroom

Please join the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute and the Catholic Teachers Guild...

May-30-2026 - May-30-2026
Sheptytsky House, 81 St. Mary Street
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570 Marion Avenue
Oshawa, ON
L1J 3B9

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570 Marion Avenue
Oshawa, ON
L1J 3B9

t:  905.728.2212
e:  stmaryofthepeopleos@archtoronto.org

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Rev. Joel Pabilona, Jr.
Pastor

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Paul Power
Office Administrator

Cheryll Krajcarski
Secretary

Brian Lam
Custodian


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