St. Francis de Sales, Ajax - St. Francis de Sales, Ajax

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Mass Schedule

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Confession Schedule

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First Communion

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Confirmation

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R.C.I.A.

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Latest News

Newly Initiated Catholics Gather at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica for Mass

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Bishop John Boissonneau celebrated Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with...

Message from Cardinal Leo on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. With hearts filled with joy and...

Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates the Ordination of Three Priests

On Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m., the His Excellency John A. Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of...

3 Canadian Cardinal Electors Speak to the Media Regarding the Election of Pope Leo XIV

Three Canadian cardinal electors (Cardinal Lacroix, Cardinal Leo and Cardinal Collins) met with the media in Rome at...

Events

Life-Giving Wounds: A Healing Retreat for Adult Children of Divorced or Separated Parents

The Life-Giving Wounds retreat invites participants to move through the broken...

May-16-2025 - May-18-2025

St. Augustine’s Seminary, Scarborough

2025 Jubilee Tour of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape

This tour runs from May 17 to June 4, 2025. Please see...

May-17-2025 - May-17-2025

Toronto, Hamilton and St. Catharines Diocese

2025 Jubilee Tour of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape - Holy Name Parish, Toronto

This tour runs from May 17 to June 4, 2025. Please see...

May-18-2025 - May-18-2025

Holy Name Parish, Toronto

2025 Jubilee Tour of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape - St. Martin of Tours Parish, Mississauga

This tour runs from May 17 to June 4, 2025. Please see...

May-21-2025 - May-21-2025

St. Martin of Tours Parish, Mississauga

“From a Lady’s Man to Our Lady’s Man: The Influence of the Virgin Mary on St. Ignatius of Loyola”

You are invited to the LAST Spiritus West event of the Ministry...

May-21-2025 - May-21-2025

St. Francis Xavier Parish

2025 Jubilee Tour of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape - St. Leonard’s Parish, Brampton

This tour runs from May 17 to June 4, 2025. Please see...

May-22-2025 - May-22-2025

St. Leonard’s Parish, Brampton

Women's ACTS Retreat Spring 2025

ACTS is a three-day retreat led by those who have attended...

May-22-2025 - May-25-2025

1617 Blythe Rd., Mississauga

Silent Ignatian Retreat for Women on the Sacred Scripture

Women Ignatian Retreat - Sacred Scripture: “… how from childhood you have...

May-23-2025 - May-25-2025

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Day of Reflection: Finding God in a Busy Life

Day of Reflection for Men & Women We often wonder where God...

May-26-2025 - May-26-2025

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre Pickering

PUB NIGHT: Starting Fresh with Faith – Returning to the Basics

Are you feeling disconnected between faith and the role of religion in...

May-27-2025 - May-27-2025

Sin & Redemption Pub, 136 McCaul St.

2025 Jubilee Tour of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape - Sts. Martha & Mary Parish, Mississauga

This tour runs from May 17 to June 4, 2025. Please...

May-28-2025 - May-28-2025

Sts. Martha & Mary Parish, Mississauga

Our Lady of Good Counsel 18th Annual Holy Spirit Novena Friday, May 30 to Saturday, June 7, 2025

May 30 to June 7 Our 18th Annual Holy Spirit Novena Friday...

May-30-2025 - May-30-2025

867 College St. (College St. West of Ossington)

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1001 Ravenscroft Road
Ajax, ON
L1T 4X1

Office/Mailing Address
1001 Ravenscroft Road
Ajax, ON
L1T 4X1

t: 905.683.1403
e: stfrancisdesales@archtoronto.org

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Clergy

Rev. Joseph Singh
Pastor

Rev. Derek Ali
Associate Pastor

Deacon Alban Soares
Deacon Assistant

Parish Staff

Vanessa Lowing
Parish Office Administrator
stfrancisdesales@archtoronto.org
905-683-1403 ext. 103

Noah Aquino
Confirmation & Youth Ministry
naquino@archtoronto.org
905-683-1403 ext. 100

Dawn Selda
First Communion, Reconciliation
dawn.selda@archtoronto.org
905-683-1403 ext. 102

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1001 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax, ON L1T 4X1

t: 905.683.1403

stfrancisdesales@archtoronto.org