St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Toronto ON

M5T 1W3

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Who we are

We are a welcoming, diverse, inner-city community of believers, united in the Catholic Faith. Through spirit-filled worship, education and outreach, we are called to live out the Gospel in our contemporary world.

St. Patrick’s Church is an English and German speaking parish located in downtown Toronto. St. Patrick’s Church is served by the Redemptorists of the Edmonton-Toronto Province and is the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.​

Die deutsche St Patricks Gemeinde übernimmt seit Jah​rzehnten die Seelsorge der deutschsprachigen Katholiken in der Erzdiözese Toronto unter der Leitung des Redemptoristenordens. So versucht sie, zwischen der einstigen Heimat vieler Auswanderer und der Kultur Kanadas Brücken zu schlagen. Seit Juni 2011 bildet die deutsche Gemeinde einen Teil von St Patrick und wird von Pater Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. betreut.

Die Kolping Society und Legio Mariens tragen das Vereinsleben der Gemeinde. Beide Vereine nehmen neue Mitglieder jederzeit gerne auf.

Außerdem treffen sich die Gemeindemitglieder einmal pro Woche im Anschluss an den sonntäglichen Gottesdienst in der Pfarrhalle zu einem gemütlichen Beisammensein. Dazu sind Gäste herzlich willkommen.

The German St Patrick's parish has, for decades, taken on the pastoral care of German-speaking Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto under the leadership of the Redemptorists. It thus tries to build bridges between the former home of many emigrants and the culture Canada’s. Since June 2011 it is a part of St. Patrick and is under the pastoral care of Father of Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R.

The Kolping Society and Legion of Mary as clubs bring life to the community. Both clubs are happy to accept new members at any time.

In addition, members of the community meet once a week following the Sunday service in the parish hall for coffee. New guests are always welcome.

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Location of worship

St. Patrick's Catholic Church
137 McCaul Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1W3
Canada
Phone: 416-598-3269
Fax: 416-598-3869
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Church Pastor

Fr. Tom O'Rourke C.Ss.R.​ ​
Fr. Tom O'Rourke C.Ss.R.​ ​
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137 McCaul Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1W3
Canada
Phone: 416-598-3269
Fax: 416-598-3869
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Rev. Phuong Dinh (John) Le, C.Ss.R. Associate Pastor
Rev. Carl Schmidt, C.Ss.R. Residence
Rev. Jacek Cydzik, C.Ss.R. Residence
Rev. Joseph Ruta, C.Ss.R. Residence
Rev. Joy Varkey, C.Ss.R. Residence
Rev. William Comerford, C.Ss.R. Residence
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151 McCaul Street
Toronto, ON
M5T 1W3   Edit

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We are located at 131 McCaul Street in the heart of downtown Toronto across from the AGO. Nearest Major Intersection is University and Dundas West.

From the Gardiner Expressway:

Exit York Street, and travel north. At Front Street, veer​​ left unto University Avenue​. Pass Dundas Street, as there is no left turn allowed onto Dundas.

Make a U Turn at the designated area, and then you will travel South on University Avenue.

Turn Right onto Dundas West and the first Light will be McCaul Street.

Take a Right onto McCaul Street and the Church is on the Right, and Parking on the Left.

From Dundas Street West:

Travel East on Dundas Street, past Spadina.

You will approach Beverly Street, take Left Turn onto Beverly Street (No Left allowed on McCaul during the day).

Turn Right onto Baldwin Street

Turn Right onto McCaul Street

Church will be on your Right, Parking on your Left.

From Dundas Street East:

Travel West on Dundas Street, past University Avenue.

Next Light will be McCaul Street.

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St. Patrick's Catholic Church Mass Times

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 5:00 pm
Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri: 12:10 pm

There will be no daily 7:30 am masses and no confessions on Wednesdays, or immediately prior to Sunday masses.

Mass and Devotions to our Mother of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays: 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:05 pm & 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am-11:45 am
Thursday 11:00 am-11:45 am

The present church schedule will be maintained until further notice. Although there is no longer an official capacity limit, the church will continue to be opened one hour prior to each Mass, and parishioners will be welcomed until proper physical distancing is no longer possible. At that time the church will be considered to have reached full capacity and the doors will be closed, and no one else will be admitted.

The requirement of physical distancing currently remains in place, unless members of from the same household

By-laws remain in place always requiring the use of a face mask within the church.
You are still asked to refrain from singing during the Liturgy; however, you are encouraged to join in on the spoken prayers and responses.

Communion procedures remain unchanged at the present time. Those coming to Communion must remain fully masked with their nose and mouth covered. Once the communicant has received the Eucharist, they are to move two metres away, carefully remove their mask, consume the Eucharist, replace their mask, and then proceed back to their pew using the wide aisles.

The Sign of Peace is maintained. A simple bow of the head toward one’s neighbour may be offered instead of shaking hands

Holy Water fonts at church entrances will remain empty at the prsetn time
All parishioners are asked to maintain a personal log of when you attend church should there be a positive Covid-19 case in the parish community.

All are encouraged to be vaccinated. The elderly, those with compromised immune systems or other health conditions are encouraged to exercise extreme caution with regard to attendance at church. The dispensation from Sunday Eucharist continues.

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St. Patrick’s Parish has a dynamic Family and Children Ministry program. The program’s goal is twofold:

to engage children in age appropriate activities that deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ

to provide parents an occasion to grow in the faith with their child

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St. Patrick's Church

131 McCaul St., Toronto (416) 598-3269 (University Avenue and Dundas St. West)

Holy Week and Easter Liturgies

PASSION (Palm) SUNDAY — March 25, 2018: 5:00 pm (English) — Saturday evening 8:30 am (English) 10:00 am (German) 12:10 noon (English) 5:00 pm (English)

Monday March 26 and Tuesday March 27, 2018: 7:30 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:05 pm & 7:00 pm (Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions and Masses)

HOLY THURSDAY: Mass of the Lord's Supper — March 29, 201
7:00 pm Mass (English & German)

GOOD FRIDAY: Solemn Liturgical Service — March 30, 2018: 3:00 pm (English & German) Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm

HOLY SATURDAY — Easter Vigil Mass — March 31, 2018: 8:00 pm (English & German)

EASTER SUNDAY — April 1, 2018: 8:30 am (English) 10:00 am (German) 12:10 pm (English) 5:00 pm (English)

EASTER MONDAY — April 2, 2018: 9:00 am (English / German)
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church History

St. Patrick's Parish on McCaul Street in Downtown Toronto is the city's fifth oldest parish. St. Patrick subway station and the adjacent St. Patrick St. were named after the church. St. Patrick's is the home of the Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. The German-speaking Catholic community in Toronto holds services in the church as well. The timeline of the parish's is history is as follows:

1850 - St. Patrick's established as a Mission Church - served by St. Michael's and St. Mary's parishes.

1867 - St. Patrick Gothic Church (presently Mount Carmel Church) built to replace the wooden church.

1881 - The Redemptorists were given charge of St. Patrick's.

1881 - Dec. 4: The pictrure of Our Mother of Perpetual Help arrived from Rome. The Church was filled to overflowing.

1886 - Laying of the corner stone of the present church. The Romanesque Revival church was designed by architect Arthur W. Holmes.

1905 - In September: Blessing of the corner stone.

1905 - In November: Dedication of St. Patrick's by Archbishop McEvay.

1908 - "Old St. Patrick's" became Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, for the Italian congregation.

St. Patrick's began as a mission from St. Michael's Cathedral, but was given its own parish boundaries in 1861. After the Redemptorists preached a mission at St. Michael's in 1880, they were invited to take charge of St. Patrick's. This they did in 1881. St. Patrick's became a centre for many ministries: Germans and other immigrants, parish missions and retreats, confessions of religious, hospital chaplaincies, devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. As the headquarters for the Vice-Province and Province when these were established, it was also the scene of much administration and the works that flowed from that. In many ways, it was the Province's "Mother House". The present rectory on McCaul St. was built in 1886, the present church in 1908.

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St. Patrick's Catholic Church FAQs

Question: Where is St. Patrick's Catholic Church located?
Answer: St. Patrick's Catholic Church is located at 137 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Question: Who is St. Patrick's Catholic Church's pastor?
Answer: St. Patrick's Catholic Church's pastor is Fr. Tom O'Rourke C.Ss.R.​ ​.

Question: What time is mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
Answer: Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri: 12:10 pm There will be no daily 7:30 am masses and no confessions on Wednesdays, or immediately prior to Sunday masses. Mass and Devotions to our Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesdays: 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:05 pm & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Tuesday 11:00 am-11:45 am Thursday 11:00 am-11:45 am The present church schedule will be maintained until further notice. Although there is no longer an official capacity limit, the church will continue to be opened one hour prior to each Mass, and parishioners will be welcomed until proper physical distancing is no longer possible. At that time the church will be considered to have reached full capacity and the doors will be closed, and no one else will be admitted. The requirement of physical distancing currently remains in place, unless members of from the same household By-laws remain in place always requiring the use of a face mask within the church. You are still asked to refrain from singing during the Liturgy; however, you are encouraged to join in on the spoken prayers and responses. Communion procedures remain unchanged at the present time. Those coming to Communion must remain fully masked with their nose and mouth covered. Once the communicant has received the Eucharist, they are to move two metres away, carefully remove their mask, consume the Eucharist, replace their mask, and then proceed back to their pew using the wide aisles. The Sign of Peace is maintained. A simple bow of the head toward one’s neighbour may be offered instead of shaking hands Holy Water fonts at church entrances will remain empty at the prsetn time All parishioners are asked to maintain a personal log of when you attend church should there be a positive Covid-19 case in the parish community. All are encouraged to be vaccinated. The elderly, those with compromised immune systems or other health conditions are encouraged to exercise extreme caution with regard to attendance at church. The dispensation from Sunday Eucharist continues.

Question: How can I get to St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
Answer: We are located at 131 McCaul Street in the heart of downtown Toronto across from the AGO. Nearest Major Intersection is University and Dundas West. From the Gardiner Expressway: Exit York Street, and travel north. At Front Street, veer​​ left unto University Avenue​. Pass Dundas Street, as there is no left turn allowed onto Dundas. Make a U Turn at the designated area, and then you will travel South on University Avenue. Turn Right onto Dundas West and the first Light will be McCaul Street. Take a Right onto McCaul Street and the Church is on the Right, and Parking on the Left. From Dundas Street West: Travel East on Dundas Street, past Spadina. You will approach Beverly Street, take Left Turn onto Beverly Street (No Left allowed on McCaul during the day). Turn Right onto Baldwin Street Turn Right onto McCaul Street Church will be on your Right, Parking on your Left. From Dundas Street East: Travel West on Dundas Street, past University Avenue. Next Light will be McCaul Street. Turn Right on McCaul Street and the Church is on the Right and Parking on the Left.

Question: What is St. Patrick's Catholic Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/ignitestpatrickstoronto/

Question: What is St. Patrick's Catholic Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewiJIb_-LRU

Question: What is St. Patrick's Catholic Church's website?
Answer: https://stpatricksto.archtoronto.org/

Question: What denominaiton is St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
Answer: St. Patrick's Catholic Church belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.

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