Who we are
St. Denis the Areopagite welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Athens area.
We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Athens, Ontario by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Athens, Ontario by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Location of worship
3 George Street North
Athens,
ON
K0E 1Y0
Canada
Phone: 613-923-5355 / 613-213-4094
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Church Pastor
Rev. Benedict Ubanii, SMMM
Administrator
280 County Road 8
Toledo,
ON
K0E 1Y0
Canada
Phone: 613-275-2555
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Church Website
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Facebook Video: Mass Resumes June 21/20
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Benedict Ubanii, SMMM
Leader Position:
Administrator
Leader Address:
280 County Road 8
Toledo
Ontario
K0E 1Y0
Toledo
Ontario
K0E 1Y0
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
John McAllister
Admin Position:
Parish Council Chair
Phone:
Admin Email:
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Mailing Address
P0 Box 88
280 King Street
Toledo, Ontario
K0E 1Y0
280 King Street
Toledo, Ontario
K0E 1Y0
St. Denis the Areopagite Mass Times
Saturday masses 5.00 pm Athens
Summer Schedule:
July and August: 9:00 AM Toledo and 11:00 AM Athens
Regular schedule in other months:
Sundays 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays: 11.00 am Athens
2nd and 4th Sundays : 9.00 am Toledo
It's been more than a year since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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Summer Schedule:
July and August: 9:00 AM Toledo and 11:00 AM Athens
Regular schedule in other months:
Sundays 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays: 11.00 am Athens
2nd and 4th Sundays : 9.00 am Toledo
It's been more than a year since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Other information
St. Denis the Areopagite History
St. Denis Church is located in the Township of Athens, the center of Leeds County, with a population of 2800, about thirty minutes north-west of Brockville on County Road 42.
The new and present St. Denis Church in Athens was consecrated at 2:00 P.M. on May 18, 1980 by The Most Reverend J.L. Wilhelm, D.D., Archbishop of Kingston. The pastor was Rev. R. John A. Ferguson. The achievement was the proud work of all parishioners under the leadership of the Parish Council: Chair Morris Julien, Secretary, Pat Flood and members Theodore Bootsma, Burt Hudson, Paul Kleisath and Charles Robertson.
Just six short years later on January 26, 1986 in a ceremony lead by Paul Kleisath, Maurice Julien and Gerry Flood, the loans, costs and mortgages totalling $125,000 were declared “PAID IN FULL”. A report in the Recorder and Times noted that the congregation fundraised $46,000 before construction was completed and that 2% interest was paid on a $60,000 loan from St. Francis de Sales Parish in Smiths Falls with a similar loan of $19,000 from the Diocese. Father Hibbard noted that, like the situation when the original Church was built in 1894, the Parish was indebted to and grateful for the assistance received from all the local Catholic churches and the large Protestant population in the area.
A plaque at the rear of the Church today reveals more history: Located on land immediately adjacent to the present church across from Pineview Public School, the original Church was built in 1894 and Blessed on October 20, 1895 by The Most Reverend John Cleary, D.D., Archbishop of Kingston. The first pastor was Rev. J.J. Kelly. This first church cost $5000 and the building was constructed with an outstanding debt of only $800.
At the debt/mortgage retirement in 1986 for the present St. Denis Church, Father John Hibbard noted: “We must now be a forward and outward-looking church and conscious of those in need for all around us are many people in need and who suffer.”
These words of wisdom reflect the stated mission of St. Denis Parish today: “Through worship and positive actions to know the heart of Christ and be the hands of Christ.”
Let these thoughts and words be our guide as we strive forward.
Thank You, Lord
Your Holy Spirit enfolds me - making me realize I am not alone. Thank You for Your strength, Your wisdom and the comfort of Your presence. Even in the most agonizing times I have the knowledge that You are there, Lord. When all I can do is whisper Your Name, it is enough. You hear. You care. You understand. My praise and adoration, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Your Holy Spirit enfolds me - making me realize I am not alone. Thank You for Your strength, Your wisdom and the comfort of Your presence. Even in the most agonizing times I have the knowledge that You are there, Lord. When all I can do is whisper Your Name, it is enough. You hear. You care. You understand. My praise and adoration, Lord Jesus. Amen.
St. Denis the Areopagite listing was last updated on the 11th of April, 2023