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Welcome to St. Joseph the Worker Parish.
We are a Roman Catholic Church located in the city of Oshawa, welcome to our parish community.
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Mass Schedule
Weekdays Masses: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 am Weekend Masses: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 9 am & 11 am Confessions: Saturday 4 pm - 4:45 pm
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First Communion
For more information on the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion dates of registration and classes click here.
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Confirmation
For more information on the sacrament of Confirmation dates of registration and classes click here.
RCIA
RCIA
If you or if you know someone in our community who would like to become Catholic click here to learn more about the RCIA program.
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Catholic Chaplaincy
The Oshawa Catholic Chaplaincy is a faith-filled community of university and college students in Oshawa,  Ontario- Durham College/Ontario Tech/ Trent
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Updated Donation Page
Our donation page has become even better and it is now easier to support your parish!
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1100 Mary Street North
Oshawa, ON
L1G 5G8

 Office/Mailing Address
1100 Mary Street North
Oshawa, ON
L1G 5G8

t:  905.432.2300
e:  stjosephtheworkeros@archtoronto.org

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Clergy
Rev. Matthew McCarthy
Pastor

Deacon David Fischer
Deacon Assistant

Parish Staff
Mary Lou Barrese
Office Adminstrator

Anne Perdue
Lay Pastoral Associate

Chico Nuguid
Youth Minister

Mike Ethier
Custodian

James Sullivan
Campus Minister

Stephanie Rugosi
Campus Minister



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