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  The 'Art of Accompaniment'

  Posted: Oct-30-2023

    Blog   Archdiocesan   Seniors   Pope Francis

  November is the month of All Souls, an opportunity to remember and pray for our loved ones who have died. It is also an opportunity to reach out and accompany the bereaved families of our parish communities. Saulina (Sally) Amaral...
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  A Faithful Shepherd

  Posted: Nov-09-2022

    Blog   Archdiocesan   News   Seniors

  In light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 12/13), here's a look at how Fr. Vitaliano Papais continues to serve the community as a faithful shepherd.  Retirement is typically...
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  Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Parishes on Palliative Care

  Posted: Oct-25-2022

    News   Archdiocesan   Faith Resources   Seniors   Events

  Families, friends, parish communities and health care professionals, together, all play an important role to care for and accompany those in need of palliative care that recognizes the dignity of the human person. As such, the Canadian Conference of Catholic...
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  Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25

  Posted: Jul-23-2021

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  Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25. Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...
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  9,000 Years of Marriage Under One Roof

  Posted: Feb-19-2019

    News   Archdiocesan   Masses, Prayer Services, Novenas   Parish Social, Celebrations   Seniors

  1,000 guests led by 215 couples celebrating a collective 9,000 years of marriage enjoyed a special get-together on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Woodbridge. The celebration coincided with the Archdiocese of...