Canadian Martyrs Parish, Toronto - Canadian Martyrs Parish, Toronto

All Souls' Day Mass

All Souls’ Day is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed. Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. at five different cemeteries.

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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.

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Daylight Saving Time Ends

Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, as standard time resumes.

All Souls Day

In November, we celebrate the feast of All Souls and remember all those who have departed. Please click for Mass dates and times.

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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.

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Know Your Faith Series

We are pleased to announce the "Know Your Faith: Scripture Study". Click for more information.

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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...

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Pray for the Sick

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

Office Hours

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

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Message for World Youth Day 2026 - Pope Leo XIV Invites Young People to Take Courage in Christ

Pope Leo XIV has released his message for the 41st World Youth Day, inviting young people to reflect...

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Sanctuary Votive Prayer Candles

Light a candle for a loved one or special intention. Candles burn...

Mar-05-2026 - Dec-31-2026

Canadian Martyrs Parish

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

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

Sep-11-2026 - Dec-15-2026

Canadian Martyrs Parish

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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&mdash...

Sep-26-2026 - Nov-29-2026

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Sunday Reflections

SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS First Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9...

Oct-31-2026 - Nov-07-2026

Canadian Martyrs Parish

Magnifica Humanitas: Encyclical Reading Group

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

Sep-14-2026 - Dec-09-2026

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Interreligious Spirituality Groups

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

Oct-01-2026 - Jun-30-2027

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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

Dialogue & Understanding: Creation for the Common Good

AN ONLINE MINI-COURSE RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Oct-26-2026 - Nov-09-2026

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Consecration to Jesus Through Mary on December 8, 2026

Everyone is invited to consecrate themselves to Jesus through Mary (or to...

Nov-05-2026 - Nov-05-2026

Immaculate Conception Parish in Woodbridge

Silent Ignatian Retreat for WOMEN: Humility - God is our Centre. I am not.

Ignatian Retreat for Women: Humility is the primary Christian grace. It is...

Nov-06-2026 - Nov-08-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

LET’S ALL GO TO ST. JOSEPH: A Father's Heart for an Anxious Age

Speaker: Fr. Arinze Onwuzulike, CSSpAssociate Pastor of St. Joseph We warmly invite...

Nov-07-2026 - Nov-07-2026

St. Thomas More Parish, Ellesemere

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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