Venezuela
Venezuela Earthquake Relief – Donations Accepted
We invite the faithful to pray for the people of Venezuela and to support humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24.
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Welcome Father Alvarez Pelayo!
With grateful and joyful hearts, we warmly welcome Fr. Efren Alvarez Pelayo as the new pastor of both Canadian Martyrs and Holy Cross parishes.
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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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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 Monday to Friday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. We can be...
Rejoicing in the Episcopal Ordination of Timmins Bishop Roch Martin
On August 24, priests, deacons, pastoral workers, and faithful from the Dioceses of Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, and...
Bishop Roch Martin
St. Patrick's in Stayner
St. Patrick’s Parish in Stayner Marks 155 Years of Community
St. Patrick’s Parish in Stayner, Ont., celebrated its 155th anniversary on August 23 with a Mass...
Events
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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
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Gospel Meditations

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading:  Isaiah 22:19...

Aug-22-2026 - Aug-29-2026
Canadian Martyrs Parish
Street Patrol
Summer Street Patrol

July 8 to September 2, 20266:30 pm to 9:30 p...

Jul-08-2026 - Sep-02-2026
St. Patrick's Parish 131 McCaul Street
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Finding Your Own Voice in Prayer

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

Aug-31-2026 - Aug-31-2026
Online
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Season of Creation: Living Water

AN EVENT PROMOTED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS September...

Sep-01-2026 - Oct-04-2026
In-Person
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Season of Creation Opening Prayer Service

AN EVENT PROMOTED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe Season...

Sep-01-2026 - Sep-01-2026
Online
Prayer Service | Divine Retreat Centre
Children & Teens Prayer Service

Dear Parents, We invite all children for our Children and Teens prayer...

Sep-05-2026 - Sep-05-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
Eternity -Young Adults Event
ETERNITY - How do we live today with Eternity in Mind

We warmly invite all Catholic Young Adults ages 19–39 to...

Sep-05-2026 - Sep-05-2026
St. Thomas More Parish, Ellesemere
BibleandBeer - Arch and Meet Up
Bible & Beer with Ignite Ministry - September 8

Bible & Beer Series!Ignite! Young Adult Ministry (ages 18–39...

Sep-08-2026 - Sep-08-2026
St. Patrick's Church - 137 McCaul Street
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Family and Couples Growth Retreat

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Family and Couples Growth Retreat...

Sep-12-2026 - Sep-13-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
Rosary Lane
Day of Reflection for Women: How to Prioritize Values and Set Boundaries with your Time

Day Retreat for Women: For everything there is a season, and a...

Sep-12-2026 - Sep-12-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
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Propaganda, Media, and Critical Thinking

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

Sep-14-2026 - Sep-27-2026
Online
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522 Plains Road
Toronto, ON
M4C 2Z1

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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