As all Masses and church functions remain cancelled, the preparation and reception of First Holy Communion is postponed to a later date. Please look for the updates in the future communications. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dear friends, The whole world has been devastated by this very serious crisis due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. As Cardinal Thomas Collins rightly said: 'We are going through the valley of tears.' In this challenging time...

At a press conference given today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the mandatory closure of all non-essential services and workplaces, in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. These measures will come into effect on Tuesday March 24th at midnight and will be maintained for at least 14 days. This includes all parish properties: church, hall, office, rectory. The Diocesan centre will also be closed as of Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 pm.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to evolve, Bishop Marcel Damphousse urges everyone to follow all guidelines and directives provided by our governments and our public health authorities. Therefore all Sunday and weekday Masses remain cancelled until further notice. Bishop grants all the faithful of the Diocese a dispensation from their Sunday and Holy Days obligations.

As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, following the directive of Bishop Damphousse, all Masses and church functions at St. Gerard Majella Church are cancelled until further notice.