St. Francis de Sales, Ajax
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Celebrating the Long-Awaited Beatification of the Georgia MartyrsOn the eve of the beatification of Venerable Servants of God Pedro de Corpa and Companions – five Spanish Franciscan missionaries martyred near present-day Savannah, Georgia, U.S. – His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo embarked with Bishop Stephen D...Thursday, November 05, 2026 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Launches New Pastoral Plan: Filling the Jars to the BrimThe Archdiocese of Toronto is embarking on a seven-year journey of prayer, discernment and pastoral renewal with the launch of our new Pastoral Plan, Filling the Jars to the Brim. Spanning 2026 to 2033, the plan invites parishes and...Wednesday, November 04, 2026 -
Death Notice - Rosalie ClementsThe following parishioner has passed away: Rosalie Clements September 15, 1938 - November 4, 2026 Funeral Mass Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:30am St. Francis de Sales Parish 1001 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax, Ontario Burial Monday, November 9...Sunday, November 08, 2026 -
Death Notice - Paciencia MendozaThe following parishioner has passed away: Paciencia Mendoza May 1, 1937 - October 2, 2026 Visitation Monday, October 5, 2026 from 4pm - 8pm Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 4pm - 8pm Highland Funeral Home 3280 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario ...Sunday, October 04, 2026 -
Death Notice - Daniel Joseph OwensThe following parishioner has passed away: Daniel Joseph Owens November 15, 1939 - September 16, 2026 Visitation Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 4pm - 8pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario Funeral Service Thursday, September...Sunday, September 20, 2026 -
Solemnity of St. Michael the ArchangelCardinal Leo’s Message for the Solemnity of St. Michael As we prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we invite our parishioners to read Cardinal Leo’s...Wednesday, September 16, 2026 -
Death Notice - David Julian FernandoThe following parishioner has passed away: David Julian Fernando May 19, 1958 - September 8, 2026 Visitation Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 6pm - 8pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario Funeral Mass Friday, September 18...Tuesday, September 15, 2026 -
Life Chain 2026Life Chain 2026 Join us on October 4th for Life Chain, a peaceful public witness in support of the dignity and sanctity of human life. We encourage all parishioners to come out and stand together in prayer and solidarity with...Tuesday, September 15, 2026 -
Death Notice - Michael Gerard MuzyczkaThe following parishioner has recently passed away: Michael Gerard Muzyczka December 20, 1961 - August 31, 2026 Visitation Friday, September 4, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingstonn Road, Ajax...Friday, September 04, 2026 -
Death Notice - Natasha Antoinette MorrisThe following parishioner has recently passed away: Natasha Antoinette Morris February 1, 1974 - August 24, 2026 Visitation Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 5pm - 8pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario Funeral Mass Friday...Wednesday, September 02, 2026 -
Death Notice - Lorenza Estrada MacarayoThe following parishioner has recently passed away: Lorenza Estrada Macarayo (Wife of Segundo Macarayo) May 16, 1956 - August 4, 2026 Funeral Mass St. Francis de Sales Parish, Ajax, Ontario Saturday August 15, 2026 at 10:30am...Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Death Notice - Maria Elinor S. SunicoThe following parishioner has recently passed away: Maria Elinor S. Sunico (Wife of Lorenzo Joaquin Sunico) September 12, 1955 - July 17, 2026 Visitation Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home 211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario Friday July...Tuesday, July 21, 2026 -
St. Anthony of Padua Parish Marks 50 Years of Faith and GraceOn October 24, St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Brampton joyfully celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a special Mass presided over by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, marking his first pastoral visit to the parish. Nearly 800 parishioners gathered for...Thursday, November 05, 2026 -
Message for World Youth Day 2026 - Pope Leo XIV Invites Young People to Take Courage in ChristPope Leo XIV has released his message for the 41st World Youth Day, inviting young people to reflect on the theme, “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). World Youth Day will be celebrated in...Wednesday, November 04, 2026 -
Watch the Mass of Beatification for the Georgia Martyrs – Oct. 31 – 11:00 a.m.Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at the Mass of Beatification for the Georgia Martyrs, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Savannah, Georgia. For this historic occasion, His Eminence will...Thursday, October 29, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for the Archdiocesan Day for Palliative CareMessage for the Archdiocesan Day for Palliative Care24-25 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the occasion of our annual Archdiocesan Day for Palliative Care, it is significant that this observance...Tuesday, October 20, 2026 -
Vatican Publishes “A Journey of Hope” on Interreligious DialogueThe Holy See has published A Journey of Hope: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of the Conciliar Declaration Nostra aetate, reflecting on the Church’s relationships with people of other religious traditions. Prepared jointly...Tuesday, October 20, 2026 -
An Update on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada – Help Not HarmWe are grateful to all those who, over the last number of months, reached out to their elected Member of Parliament to respectfully ask their support of Bill C-218. The private member’s bill would have amended existing...Friday, October 16, 2026 -
Canada’s Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers for the Holy FatherThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the faithful across Canada and throughout the world in praying for the swift and complete recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on 13 October 2026. The CCCB President, the...Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -
St. Pius X Parish Celebrates 75 Years of Faith, Family and CommunityOn October 4, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided over a special Mass celebrating the 75th anniversary of St. Pius X Church. In his homily, Cardinal Leo reflected on three essential pillars of parish life: faith, family and community...Wednesday, October 14, 2026
