From the Desk of our Rector

Once again for the safety and health of the people of Ontario, further gathering restrictions have been introduced...

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Beginning Monday, April 19 at 12:01 a.m. all Masses and services in the Cathedral will be suspended. 

Read the full letter from our pastor, Fr. Jim Mockler, HERE.

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Thank You, Volunteers!

Since we re-opened last summer, our volunteers have worked tirelessly each week at every Mass to keep our church spaces safe for everyone to continue to worship. They have also been called in for extra duty for baptisms, funerals, weddings, 1st Communion, and Diocesan celebrations. Without their dedication and extraordinary efforts, none of this could take place. As we now observe increasing COVID-19 cases in our community as well as the current Stay at Home order, they will continue to be ever diligent in all their duties. Please continue to do your part: pre-screening at home, answering the screening questions at entry, observe 6 feet at all times, follow all directions of our volunteers with movement in our churches, and exiting when asked as after each mass they must clean and sanitise the church to be ready for the next Mass. Your cooperation and support with all of our volunteers are greatly appreciated.

Easter Greetings from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Read the full Easter message here.

Family Faith Activities

Looking for ideas to help your children learn about their faith in fun and interactive ways? Loyola Press offers many activities, craft ideas, games, and prayers to help you explore faith with your children during the Easter Season and all year long. Click here to access.

Amoris Laetitia Family Year

On March 19, 2021, the Church celebrated five years since the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia on the beauty and joy of love in the family. On the same day, Pope Francis launched the Amoris Laetitia Family Year which will conclude on June 26, 2022, on the occasion of the Xth World Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father. The Family & Youth Ministry Office of our Diocese will be offering various ways to mark the year. More information will be shared as the year continues. Click here to read the Pope’s document.

Celebrating the Year of Saint Joseph

Throughout this Year of St. Joseph we are invited to enter in to more deeply the life of St. Joseph. “With a Father’s Heart” Novena Prayer to St. Joseph invites you into a 9 day journey, using quotations from Pope Francis’s Apostolic Letter Patris Corde for your prayer and reflection. Click here to begin the novena.

Knights of Columbus News

April 2021

The Knights’ of Columbus are hosting a Trivia Night on Friday May 7th, at 7:00 p.m.. The event will take place on Zoom (online or by phone). Lots of fun and “door” prizes to be had. To register visit www.StPetersKnights.ca. All are welcome.

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Take a look at the activities and plans of the Knights of Columbus in the coming weeks. Read the newsletter here.

Updates from St. Vincent de Paul Society | April 2021

During the past month of March, eight teams from your parish's St. Vincent de Paul Society made 72 calls, servicing 94 adults and 10 children by distributing $3490 in grocery gift cards. This was only possible because of your spiritual and financial support. If you can also contribute some time to help in this work, please call 519-434-5235 for further information. We currently are facing an increased number of requests; this month there were 22 people asking for help that we have not previously assisted.

St. Peter’s Cathedral Goes “Live”

Wednesday Daily Masses at noon and Saturday Vigil Masses at 5 pm (ET) are livestreamed on our YouTube channel. You may wish to subscribe to get reminder notices of upcoming celebrations. Link to our YouTube channel HERE.

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Celebrating the Sacraments

To register your child for the sacraments please contact Cathryn Hall or 519-432-3475 ext 225.

Cathedral Finances During Covid19 

February 28, 2021

Brian Galea, parish business manager, has given us his latest financial update. Read here.

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We remember in prayer...

We remember in prayer all those who are sick. We also pray for those who have died; and comfort those who mourn. For the requested Mass intentions, click here.

Audio/Visual Spiritual Resources

Sometimes is it easier for us to listen to a spiritual reflection or teaching than it is to read.  I have listed a few websites or podcasts you might find helpful for prayer and in your own spiritual formation.  Click here.

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Parish Bulletin Update

Take a look at our parish bulletin this weekend.  Despite the pandemic, life continues to unfold.  We want to provide you with creative ways of engaging you in ministry, faith formation and growth in prayer.  Check things out here.

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