Native Peoples' Mission, Toronto - Native Peoples' Mission, Toronto

Native Peoples’ Mission

As sisters and brothers, we work together and value one another in our diversity.

Our History

Native Peoples’ Mission began as a Chaplaincy In 1972 by Father Barney Mayhew SJ. It was established as a response to the increasing number of First Nations people living in...

Novena Prayer

O Creator, who, among the many marvels or Your Grace in the New World, did cause to blossom on the banks of the Mohawk and of the St. Lawrence, the...

Novena Prayer

O Creator, who, among the many marvels or Your Grace in the New World, did cause to blossom on the banks of the Mohawk and of the St. Lawrence...

Mass Schedule

Sunday 12:30 PM (English) (Call the parish to confirm Mass times)

Confession Schedule

Before Mass on Sundays or by appointment.

Latest News

Watch the 42nd Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – November 23, 2021

You’re invited to watch the 42nd annual Cardinal’s Dinner which will be held virtually...

A promo for the 42nd annual Cardinal's Dinner, happening on Tuesday, November 23 at 7 p.m.

Ordinandi Dinner 2022 | Save the Date

Sponsored by theSerra Foundation of Canada and the 6 Serra Clubsin the Archdiocese of Toronto to be held...

The Shepherds’ Trust: 25 Years of Caring for Retired Priests

The Shepherds’ Trust celebrates a milestone anniversary this fall. For 25 years, The Shepherds’ Trust has...

A retired priest smiles as he stands in the sanctuary of a church

Canadian Bishops Invite Residential School Survivors, Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Youth to Meet with Pope Francis in December

The Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that 25-30 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Elders...

Events

Study on the Book of Revelation

The Mustard Seed Ministry, the Parish Adult Faith Formation Program of St...

Oct-18-2021 - Jun-06-2022

Online

‘The Chosen’ TV Series

Saturdays, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April...

Nov-06-2021 - May-21-2022

Virtual

Mary in the Life of the Church

At Marylake Retreat Centre13760 Keele St., King City, Ontario Taught by Fr...

Nov-09-2021 - Dec-14-2021

Marylake Retreat Centre

Walking the Path of Truth and Reconciliation: An Advent Journey

A five-part series based on the Advent Reflections prepared by the...

Nov-20-2021 - Dec-18-2021

Virtual

Virtual Rosary

Sundays, November 21, December 12, January 1, February 11, March 25, April...

Nov-21-2021 - Jun-27-2022

Virtual

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Advent Mission 2021: Hope for the Church

“Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Matthew 3...

Nov-29-2021 - Dec-01-2021

Zoom/YouTube

Solidarity: A Celebratory Concert

A VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY CANADIAN JESUITS INTERNATIONAL Music brings harmony to...

Nov-30-2021 - Nov-30-2021

Virtual

Closing Liturgy and Program for the 500th Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines

Our Lady of the Assumption Church2565 Bathurst St., TorontoCENTRAL REGION Organizing committee...

Dec-01-2021 - Dec-01-2021

Our Lady of the Assumption Church , Toronto

ShareLife Speaker Series: Making Holidays Happy Again

Does “happy holidays” feel like a contradiction? Our Christmas joy...

Dec-02-2021 - Dec-02-2021

Virtual

Advent Retreat for Catholic Moms

Dec-04-2021 - Dec-04-2021

Virtual

Surviving the Holidays Workshop

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre7020 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls, Ont.OUTSIDE DIOCESE Wondering...

Dec-04-2021 - Dec-04-2021

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, Niagara Falls

Newman Centre Catholic Mission Online Advent Retreat

A VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY THE NEWMAN CENTRE All are welcome to...

Dec-04-2021 - Dec-04-2021

Virtual

Native People's Mission - Archdiocese of Toronto

Visit Us

c/o St. Ann's Parish
120 First Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4M 1X1

Office/Mailing Address
c/o St. Ann's Parish
120 First Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4M 1X1

t: 416.466.2127
e: nativepeoplesmission@archtoronto.org

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Clergy

Rev. (Antony) Wilson Andrade CSC
Administrator

Parish Staff

Fr. Wilson Andrade CSC
Administrator

Sr. Petite Lao, RNDM
Coordinator

John Robinson & Christopher Spanish
Spiritual Leaders & Elders

Teresa MacKay
Wigwamen Chapel

Our Story

Our History:In 1972 Native Peoples’ Parish began as a Chaplaincy when Father Barney Mayhew was asked by the Toronto Bishops to represent the church’s response to the increasing number of First Nations people leaving the reserves for permanent urban residences. He has worked with Ojibway and Odawa people in the Sault Ste. Marie diocese. He began the weekly celebrations of the Eucharist in one of the Jesuit houses and then moved to St. Ann Parish. In 1979, Wigwamen Terrace was opened for the Native residents. Fr. Mayhew SJ that had come to live with them, made a chapel for community prayer. From 1983 to 1985 the Native mission in Toronto was looked after by both Oblates and Jesuits priests. Fr. Jack Davis OMI began to celebrate Sunday mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. From 1985 to 1995 The Oblates Fathers were asked by Bishop Ambrozic to establish the

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Kateri - Canada’s first native saint

Kateri Tekakwitha Muriella Caputo is a little young to realize she carries the name of North America’s newest aboriginal saint. The 13-month-old from Kamloops, B.C., peered at the fabled aboriginal woman’s marble tomb for a few minutes on Sunday before being distracted by the hubbub preceding a celebratory mass at the shrine housed in a church on the Kahnawake Mohawk reserve near Montreal. But years from now, her parents will be able to tell her she was in her namesake’s presence on the day the woman was elevated by Pope Benedict to the highest pantheon of Roman Catholic role models.

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Donate to the Community

Volunteer your time, talent and treasure to the catholic community both at the parish level and our larger community. Take a look at the various opportunities to support below.

Time

Monetary donations are not the only way to give back to your local community and archdiocese at large. Take a look at the various volunteer opportunities .

Talent

Sharing your talents can be a wonderful opportunity to express your faith. Do you have a talent you would like to share and help out at your local parish or archdiocesan level? Music? Photography? Art? Send us an email and tell us how you would like to help out.

Treasure

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Contact the Parish

c/o St. Ann's Parish, Toronto, ON M4M 1X1

t: 416.466.2127

nativepeoplesmission@archtoronto.org