St. Joseph the Worker, Oshawa
Latest News
-
First Friday Mass ResumesCome let us adore the Lord.Every first friday of the month mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm followed by adoration and benediction.Wednesday, September 01, 2021 -
Ravaged by Earthquake and Storm, Haiti Needs Our SupportParishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto are asked to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm. At least 1,900 people are dead, 9,000 are injured and...Thursday, August 19, 2021 -
Sunday Message for Elderly & GrandparentsMESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE FIRST WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY (25 July 2021) ______________________________ “I am with you always” Dear Grandfathers and Grandmothers, Dear Elderly Friends, “I...Tuesday, July 27, 2021 -
Church fully open! Join us!!The Archdiocese of Toronto has announced to all parishes the possibility of returning to full capacity from the beginning of March 2022. It has surely been a trying time for us all, and it is great to be able to...Monday, July 12, 2021 -
Welcome Fr. Victor!Join us in welcoming Fr. Victor Amole to our parish of St. Joseph The Worker, Oshawa!Fr. Victor is serving the parish as pastor but also will be the Priest Chaplain of UOIT, Durham College and Trent (Durham).Friday, July 09, 2021 -
Adoration ChapelThe Adoration Chapel will continue to be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please note that the chapel may be closed in the case of a sacramental celebration including a funeral, wedding, or baptism to ensure that...Friday, July 09, 2021 -
Novena for Saint Joseph the Worker ParishDear Parishioners, Peace of the Lord be with you. As I mentioned during the weekend Masses, we shall be praying this simple Novena prayer from Friday 9th to Saturday 17th, asking the good Lord for his blessings on our parish...Thursday, July 08, 2021 -
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchBeginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...Monday, May 29, 2023 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Carmelite Sisters, Parishioners in MississaugaAs part of his ongoing travels throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, visiting, celebrating and getting to know the rich diversity of our archdiocesan family, Archbishop Francis Leo recently had the opportunity to meet with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters who...Thursday, May 25, 2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Celebrate the Ordination of Seven PriestsFriday, May 12, 2023On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 a.m., His Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our seven transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Sávio Bruto da Costa, Rev. Mr. Sean Jacob, Rev. Mr. Mirko... -
Archbishop Leo's Message for LifeMy dear friends, During the month of May, we think particularly of our Blessed Mother, who is a constant source of hope and inspiration for all of us. We ask for her powerful intercession and gentle guidance as we face...Thursday, May 11, 2023 -
Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide LegislationThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...Tuesday, May 09, 2023 -
Cardinal Collins Celebrates 50 Years of PriesthoodHis Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop-Emeritus of Toronto, today celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Collins obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) from St. Jerome College in Waterloo in 1969...Friday, May 05, 2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one. Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo: My dear friends, Christus resurrexit...Monday, May 01, 2023 -
Clergy Changes 2023Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023. RETIREMENT Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. John Lung...Friday, April 28, 2023 -
Online Faith Formation Study OpportunityIn partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at the University of...Wednesday, April 26, 2023 -
Archbishop Leo’s Visit to Presentation ManorOn April 15, Archbishop Francis Leo spent the day with the residents of Presentation Manor, a non-profit senior’s residence in Scarborough, Ont. Presentation Manor boasts an entirely unique feature in its residents: about half of them are...Thursday, April 20, 2023 -
North American Bishops issue Final Document to conclude the Continental Stage of the SynodThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) together have released the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-24 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation...Friday, April 14, 2023 -
Regional Mass of Welcome for Archbishop Francis LeoA regional Mass of Welcome will take place in each region of the archdiocese, providing an opportunity for the faithful to come together to welcome Archbishop Leo to the archdiocese. The events are scheduled at the following locations: Regional Mass...Monday, April 03, 2023 -
Vatican issues statement repudiating concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, Canadian Bishops RespondThe Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development have issued a Joint Statement addressing the concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, including the question of certain papal bulls of the...Thursday, March 30, 2023
