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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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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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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Do you wish to become a Catholic?

If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, please click on the button for more information.

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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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When No One is Remembered

If someone is on your heart — living or gone — this is a tender moment to place their name before the Lord.

Mass Intentions

Mass Intentions for October 12th to October 18th

Annual Attendance Survey

The annual Mass Attendance Survey for all parish and mission communities will take place on the weekends of October 17-18, and October 24-25.

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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.

From the Pastor's Desk

Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of October 11th.

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 Encourages Catholics to Participate in October 26 Municipal Elections

Ahead of municipal elections on Monday, October 26, 2026, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has released...

Cardinal Leo Invites Prayers for Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has invited the Catholic community to join in prayer for Pope...

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

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

Canadian Martyrs Parish

Volunteers Needed

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

Sep-26-2026 - Nov-29-2026

Canadian Martyrs Parish

Municipal Elections – Cast Your Vote!

A municipal election will take place on Monday, October 26. All Catholics...

Oct-14-2026 - Oct-26-2026

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Gospel Meditations

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 45:1...

Oct-17-2026 - Oct-24-2026

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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

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

Regis College

Interreligious Spirituality Groups

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

Oct-01-2026 - Jun-30-2027

Online

Registration Now Open for Office of Catholic Youth's World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea

Registration is now open for the Office of Catholic Youth pilgrimage to...

Oct-13-2026 - Oct-26-2026

Seoul Korea

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

Silent Ignatian Retreat for Women: Christmas Already!

Ignatian Retreat for Women: Hebrews 1:1. ‘In times past...

Oct-23-2026 - Oct-25-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

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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