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Lent & Holy Week
2026
Schedule
Christ Carrying the Cross
Lent 2026
"Lent teaches us that to return to the Lord is also to return to one another, and journey together."
Read Cardinal Leo's Message for Lent
ShareLife Sunday
ShareLife Parish Campaign
This year alone, 150,000 individuals and families will be reached through your faith in action, bringing hope and healing where it’s needed most.
Learn more and give today
Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
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.
How to support our Parish
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Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions for March 30th to April 15th
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Holy Week Preparation
Wishing you a blessed day as we begin Holy Week. May peace and grace fill your heart. Click for the Holy Week Preparation & Prayer Guide.
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Stations of the Cross
You are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7:00 pm during Lent. Click for more information.
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Financial Report
Click to view the Financial Report for July 1 - December 31, 2026.
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Upcoming Events
Canadian Martyrs Upcoming Events for Lent and Holy Week
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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Fr. Freddy will be leading a pilgrimage to Poland and Medjugorje from September 15-25, Please click for more information.
Latest News
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...
Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental Year
In the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday...
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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday: Holy Week Begins
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. It commemorates the triumphal entry...
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
Passion Play
Passion Play at St. Edward the Confessor Parish

Our parish community is blessed to once again present the Passion Play...

Mar-29-2026 - Apr-03-2026
St. Edward the Confessor Parish, 75 Churchill Ave.
Silent Retreat - Flowers
Easter Triduum Retreat - A Silent Retreat for Men & Women

A silent Easter Triduum Retreat for men & women: These days of...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-05-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
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Veillée avec Jésus à Gethsémani

Ce Jeudi saint, nous faisons mémoire de la Sainte C...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-03-2026
1780, boul. Meadowvale, Mississauga
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GOOD FRIDAY: Way of the Cross in downtown Toronto

Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Communion and Liberation (CL Toronto) organizes the...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026
Beginning at the Newman Centre (89 St. George St.)
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Good Friday Procession

Good Friday ProcessionFriday, April 3 – 3 p.m.St. Francis of...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Toronto
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Tenebrae: Service of Solemn Reflection of Holy Week - April 3, 2026

With a dimly lit church, a rarely seen candle holder, and somber...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026
St. Paul's Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto ON
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Ignite - Bible and Beer - April 7, 2026

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

Apr-07-2026 - Apr-07-2026
St. Patrick's Church
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Easter Octave Social + Potluck

Join us on the evening of April 9 if you want to...

Apr-09-2026 - Apr-09-2026
Merciful Redeemer Parish
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Women Silent Retreat - When Life Stretches Us: An Ignatian Retreat on Resilience

Women Ignatian Retreat: This Ignatian retreat on resilience invites participants to receive...

Apr-10-2026 - Apr-12-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Divine Mercy Retreat
Divine Mercy Retreat

Join us for a Day of Recollection led by Sr. Donata Farbaniec...

Apr-11-2026 - Apr-11-2026
Holy Rosary Parish: 354 St. Clair Ave W, Toronto
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Divine Mercy Growth Retreat

We warmly invite you to this Retreat at Divine Retreat Centre Toronto...

Apr-11-2026 - Apr-12-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
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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
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