St. Patrick's Parish

"For the children who died in residential schools throughout Canada and for all those who continue on a journey through the darkness, that there may be healing founded on truth and that the Spirit will inspire our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

God, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, continue to offer us correction so that your grace might change and transform us in our weakness and repentance.

Give us humility to listen when others reveal how we have failed and courage to love others as ourselves, mindful of your love for the weakest and most vulnerable among us. Amen.”     

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us.

“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” (1 Cor 12:26)

Dear Friends in Christ, 

Over the past several weeks, we have been made aware of suffering and pain in the Indigenous people in Canada. Please take a moment and listen to my message as we try to find a way toward healing.

We also know that many Catholics have asked for additional information, are unsure of this history and wondering how to respond when asked about it. In addition to resources like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, the Archdiocese of Toronto has also prepared a webpage with numerous resources, links and information  www.archtoronto.org/residentialschools 

We look forward to sharing more information with you on our plans in the days ahead. If you are in need of further support, contact us at parish@stpatrick.on.ca 

Yours in Christ, 

Fr. Dominic