St. Wilfrid's Catholic Church

09/05/2026

Today we are reminded that we are not alone. We are not meant to live as isolated individuals, but as members of a community—the Church—united as one Body in Christ. We need one another, and above all, we need the Lord.

Today we receive the hope-filled assurance that wherever two or three are gathered in His name, Christ is truly present among us. May we always recognize His presence, support one another in faith, and walk together as His people.

09/05/2026

09/02/2026

✝️ PILGRIMAGE TO THE BEATIFICATION OF ARCHBISHOP FULTON SHEEN

Fr. Freddy invites you to join him on a special pilgrimage to St. Louis, Missouri, for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen!

🙏 Come and be part of this beautiful and historic Catholic celebration!

🚌 PILGRIMAGE DETAILS

📅 September 23–25, 2026
💰 $575 per person
(4 people sharing a room)

YOUR COST INCLUDES:

🚌 Round-trip bus transportation
🏨 Hotel accommodation
🥐 Free hotel breakfast
⛪ Entrance ticket to the Dome of America
🍪 Snacks on the bus

📍 DEPARTURE — SEPTEMBER 23

🕕 6:00 AM — Departure from Toronto
🕖 7:00 PM (estimated) — Arrival at hotel
Approximately 11 hours of travel, including stops

🏨 Hotel: Super 8 by Wyndham O'Fallon
1100 Eastgate Dr., O'Fallon, IL 62269

📅 SEPTEMBER 24

🥐 6:00–7:00 AM — Complimentary breakfast
🚌 7:15 AM — Departure for the Dome of America

🎟️ Dome of America tickets will be provided once a $300 deposit is received.

💵 Final payment due: September 20, 2026

⚠️ Only 40 tickets have been reserved by the church!

🚌 RETURN TO TORONTO — SEPTEMBER 25

🕣 8:30 AM — Departure for Toronto

📸 See the complete pilgrimage schedule here: https://stwilfridsno.archtoronto.org/siteassets/media/images/_ph_/pilgrimage-to-archbishop-fulton-sheen-beatification.png

🙏 RESERVE YOUR PLACE!

If you would like to join Fr. Freddy on this special pilgrimage, please contact the parish office as soon as possible.

Come with us to celebrate the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen and experience this historic moment of faith! ✝️❤️

08/29/2026

Today, we listen to our Lord’s call to take up our cross and follow Him. We pray to feel within us the burning fire of His presence, as Jeremiah did, and, with transformed hearts, to recognize what is truly important in life. Let us have the courage to reject the immoral things that are often treated as normal in the society in which we live. May God give us the strength and grace to love Him in everything we do and say, and to remain faithful to Him even when doing so requires sacrifice.

08/22/2026

Today we reflect on the birth and enduring mission of the Church—the community that unites us as one Body in Christ. We are reminded that the authority entrusted by Jesus to Peter at Caesarea Philippi over two thousand years ago continues today in the ministry of the Pope and in the teaching authority of the Church.

May we pray for the grace to remain open, faithful, and receptive to all that the Church teaches, so that we may grow ever closer to Christ and live as true members of His Body.

08/21/2026

Healing Service with Fr. Ivo Pavić, OFM

Everyone is warmly invited to a special Healing Service led by Fr. Ivo Pavić, OFM, an internationally known Franciscan priest whose ministry has brought spiritual renewal to people across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 2:00–5:00 PM St. Wilfrid Church 1675 Finch Avenue West, North York (east of Jane Street)

The afternoon will include:
Rosary and Prayers for Healing
Holy Mass
Individual Prayer
Testimonies

“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” — Psalm 30:2

All are welcome!

08/21/2026

Pilgrimage to France, Spain & Italy

Join us for a 13-day pilgrimage to France, Spain and Italy, under the spiritual leadership of Fr. Godofredo Claudio, Pastor of St. Wilfrid’s Parish, North York, from September 22 to October 4, 2027.

This memorable journey will include visits to Lourdes, the birthplace of St. Bernadette; Barcelona and the Sagrada Família; Ibiza; Marseille; Corsica; Genoa and the Cinque Terre; Pisa and Florence; and Rome. The pilgrimage also features a cruise aboard the Sun Princess, with Mass celebrated throughout the journey.

The cost is $5,990 per person, based on double occupancy, including Toronto departure and all taxes.

For information and registration, please contact International Heritage Tours at 877-999-886 or 416-444-6666. You may also contact Halina (ext. 315), Joseph (ext. 330), Alex (ext. 317), or Rymma (ext. 338).

Come and experience a beautiful journey of faith, prayer, fellowship and discovery through some of Europe's most cherished Catholic and cultural destinations.

Full itinerary available here:https://stwilfridsno.archtoronto.org/siteassets/media/files/pilgrimage-to-france-spain--italy---itinerary.pdf

08/15/2026

Today the Lord reminds us that we all belong to Him. Like the Canaanite woman in today’s Gospel, let us allow nothing to come between us and the Lord. With unwavering trust, let us come before Him today and every day, asking Him to heal our hearts, strengthen our faith, and help us grow ever closer to Him.