St. Francis de Sales, Ajax
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Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund18 September 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, Thank you for all that you continue to do to strengthen the Kingdom of God in our archdiocese. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved...Wednesday, September 23, 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 -
Two Men Ordained to the Transitional DiaconateOn Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of two seminarians during the 10 a.m. Mass, presided by the Most Reverend Robert Kasun, C.S.B., Auxiliary...Wednesday, September 30, 2026 -
Archdiocese Honours Saint Michael Award RecipientsOn September 27, 2026, more than 1,000 members of the Catholic community gathered at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for a celebration marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The liturgy...Wednesday, September 30, 2026 -
Reverend Frank McDevitt Appointed Chaplain of His HolinessA special Eucharistic celebration was held on September 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help to recognize the appointment of Reverend Frank McDevitt as a “Chaplain of His Holiness,” an honour bestowed by Pope Leo XIV. Through...Tuesday, September 29, 2026 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Marks the 112th World Day of Migrants and RefugeesThe Archdiocese of Toronto marked the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 27, 2026, with a special Mass and Reception at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering, bringing together refugees, parishioners, clergy, government representatives, community leaders and...Tuesday, September 29, 2026 -
Gala Raises $650,000 for Children’s Education in the Holy LandAn evening of faith and solidarity in Vaughan raised $650,000 to support Catholic education in the Holy Land. The Children of the Holy Land: An Evening of Hope and Solidarity was hosted on September 11 by the Canada&ndash...Monday, September 28, 2026 -
A Celebration of Faith, Culture and Community: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady of Good Counsel ParishOn September 20, 2026, the community of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo for the celebration of the noon Mass. The visit marked a special moment in the life of the parish, which...Friday, September 25, 2026 -
Canada’s Bishops Gather in Montreal for Annual Plenary AssemblyThe Catholic bishops of Canada are gathering in Montreal from September 21 to 25, 2026, for the annual Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). The week provides an opportunity for prayer, dialogue and discernment on pastoral...Wednesday, September 23, 2026 -
A Historic and Joyful Milestone at Holy Spirit ChurchOn September 13, 2026, the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church community in Scarborough gathered to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a beautiful Mass. The parish community was deeply blessed to welcome His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo as the principal celebrant...Thursday, September 17, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the ArchangelMessage on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel27 September 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you today in anticipation...Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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2026 Saint Michael Award Recipients AnnouncedThe Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Saint Michael Award, recognizing distinguished and faithful service by members of the Catholic community throughout the archdiocese. Each year, recipients are nominated by their local pastor in...Monday, September 14, 2026 -
Prayers and Birthday Greetings for Pope Leo XIVThe Archdiocese of Toronto extends our prayers and best wishes as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026. We give thanks for the Holy Father’s faithful leadership, his devoted service to the Church and...Monday, September 14, 2026
