Canadian Martyrs Parish, Toronto - Canadian Martyrs Parish, Toronto

Who stands with persecuted Christians?

Join us for a special Mass for Persecuted Christians on Red Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto.

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Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Efren Alvarez-Pelayo - February 22-27 , 2027.

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Ways to Support Your Parish

During these uncertain times, here are three ways that we can continue to contribute to our parish for ongoing costs to maintain our church.

How to support our Parish

From the Pastor's Desk

Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of November 8th.

Custodial Support

Although temporary custodial assistance has been arranged, there remains a place for volunteer service alongside our custodial support. Click for info

Mass Intentions

Mass Intentions for November 10th to November 15th.

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Advent Novena

To make this cherished tradition possible, Father is exploring the possibility of a joint Simbang Gabi celebration shared by both parish communities.

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Service & Leadership

Our parish is seeking volunteers for liturgical ministries, the Parish Finance Council, and forming a Parish Building Committee

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Orientation Invitation

Please click to read the Orientation Invitation for the First Communion and First Reconciliation Program.

Latest News

Cardinal Leo's Message for Red Wednesday

Message for Red Wednesday18 November 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters...

Archdiocese of Toronto Launches New Pastoral Plan: Filling the Jars to the Brim

The Archdiocese of Toronto is embarking on a seven-year journey of prayer, discernment and pastoral renewal with...

Pray for the Sick

We keep in our prayers the sick, the homebound, and the forgotten members in our community. If you...

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Office Hours

The parish office will be open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. We can be...

Events

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

OCIA – Becoming Catholic - We are now welcoming inquiries for this fall...

Sep-11-2026 - Dec-15-2026

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Visiting Ministry

Parishioners who are homebound, ill, or in hospital and wish to receive...

Sep-15-2026 - Sep-15-2027

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Volunteers Needed

Our parish is seeking volunteers to serve in our liturgical ministries as...

Sep-26-2026 - Nov-29-2026

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Meditate on God's Word

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Wisdom 6...

Nov-07-2026 - Nov-14-2026

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2027 Offertory Envelopes

We are currently preparing our 2027 Sunday offertory envelopes. If you would...

Nov-07-2026 - Dec-30-2026

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Shepherds' Trust Collection

A second collection will be taken on November 15 in support of...

Nov-07-2026 - Nov-15-2026

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All Souls

November is dedicated by the Church to prayer for All Souls in...

Nov-07-2026 - Nov-30-2026

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Sanctuary Lamp

The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of November 9th to November 14th...

Nov-09-2026 - Dec-14-2026

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Magnifica Humanitas: Encyclical Reading Group

A HYBRID EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThis...

Sep-14-2026 - Dec-09-2026

Hybrid

Interreligious Spirituality Groups

AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe...

Oct-01-2026 - Jun-30-2027

Online

Bible Study on the Book of Deuteronomy

This event starts on October 19 and ends on June 7. The...

Oct-19-2026 - Jun-07-2027

Via Zoom Virtual Conferencing and Recorded

St. Mary’s Celebration of Unity Gala 2026

St. Mary’s Celebration of Unity Gala 2026Saturday, November 14, 2026...

Nov-14-2026 - Nov-15-2026

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522 Plains Road
Toronto, ON
M4C 2Z1

Office/Mailing Address
522 Plains Road
Toronto, ON
M4C 2Z1

t: 437.880.9354
e: canadianmartyrsto@archtoronto.org

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Clergy

Parish Staff

Karen Colonia
Parish Secretary

Maria Agovino
Lay Pastoral Assistant
magovino@archtoronto.org

Enrique De Leon
Custodian

522 Plains Road, Toronto, ON M4C 2Z1

t: 437.880.9354

canadianmartyrsto@archtoronto.org