Canadian Martyrs Parish, Toronto - Canadian Martyrs Parish, Toronto

Father's Installation Mass

We invite all parishioners, families, and friends to celebrate the Installation of Fr. Efren as our pastor on Saturday, October 17, at 5:00 p.m.

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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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Mass Intentions

Mass Intentions for September 1st to September 30th

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Orientation Invitation

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

From the Pastor's Desk

Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of September 27th.

First Friday

Starting in October, the First Friday Mass will be celebrated at 9am followed by the traditional devotions. There will be no 9am Mass at Holy Cross.

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Know Your Faith Series

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

Latest News

Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund

18 September 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, Thank you for all that you...

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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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Two Men Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate

On Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the...

Events

Sanctuary Votive Prayer Candles

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

Mar-05-2026 - Dec-31-2026

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Municipal Election Parish Guidelines

Municipal and Catholic School Board Trustee elections are approaching, and we encourage...

Sep-11-2026 - Oct-26-2026

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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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Blessing of the Animals

Many people bring their pets to the church to be blessed on...

Sep-26-2026 - Oct-04-2026

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Rosary Rally

We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at...

Sep-26-2026 - Oct-10-2026

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Second Collection

On October 4, the second collection is an opportunity to contribute to...

Sep-26-2026 - Oct-04-2026

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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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Meditate on God's Word

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 5...

Oct-03-2026 - Oct-10-2026

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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

Magnifica Humanitas: Encyclical Reading Group

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

Sep-14-2026 - Dec-09-2026

Hybrid

Windows on Theology: Remembering the Trinity: Exploring the Source and Summit of Life

Presented by Gordon Rixon, SJDate: Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct...

Sep-16-2026 - Nov-04-2026

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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