St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Toronto - St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Toronto

Welcome to Our Parish

1/5: LET US PRAY!

Pray As You Go, a daily audio prayer session, based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola

2/5: THE BIBLE IN A YEAR

'The Bible in a Year' podcast, with Father Mike Schmitz

3/5 DAILY MASS READINGS

Readings, Gospel Reflection, and Mass from St. Michael's Cathedral

4/5: MESSA E RIFLESSIONE

S. Rosario e S. Messa in diretta dal Santuario di San Pio; audio delle letture odierne; riflessione evangelica letta da Papa Leone

5/5: LIVESTREAMED MASS

The Sunday Masses at 9:30am (English) and 11am (Italian) are livestreamed

Latest News

Palm Sunday: Holy Week Begins

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. It commemorates the triumphal entry...

The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord: A “Yes” That Changed The World

On March 25, 2026, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica...

Cardinal Leo Writes to Canadian Senators re: Bill C-9 – Religious Freedom

On March 25, 2026, Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act, passed third reading in the House...

St. Justin Martyr Parish Celebrates 40th Anniversary

On March 22, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided at a special Mass to celebrate the 40th Anniversary...

Cardinal Leo's Holy Thursday Message to Priests

As part of our Holy Week prayers and reflection, Cardinal Frank Leo has shared his annual Holy Thursday...

Clergy Changes 2026

We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful...

Events

Passion Play at St. Edward the Confessor Parish

Our parish community is blessed to once again present the Passion Play...

Mar-29-2026 - Apr-03-2026

St. Edward the Confessor Parish, 75 Churchill Ave.

Pilgrimage to Vatican, France, Italy and Spain with Fr. Roni George as spiritual guide

Pilgrimage Dates: September 14 to 26, 2026Registration will close by March 31...

Mar-31-2026 - Mar-31-2026

69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6

Our Lady of Good Counsel 34th Annual Seder Supper

Come celebrate with us our 34th Annual Seder Supper at Our Lady...

Apr-01-2026 - Apr-01-2026

867 College Street (College West of Ossington)

Tenebræ Prayer at St. Basil's

All are invited to join us at St. Basil's Parish (50...

Apr-01-2026 - Apr-01-2026

St. Basil's Catholic Parish 50 Saint Joseph Street

Join Ignite & St. Mike’s Campus Ministries on Holy Thursday for TRAVELLING ADORATION!

This “mini-pilgrimage” is based on a longstanding Catholic tradition...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-03-2026

Loretto College, 70 St. Mary St., Toronto

Easter Triduum Retreat - A Silent Retreat for Men & Women

A silent Easter Triduum Retreat for men & women: These days of...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-05-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Veillée avec Jésus à Gethsémani

Ce Jeudi saint, nous faisons mémoire de la Sainte C...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-03-2026

1780, boul. Meadowvale, Mississauga

GOOD FRIDAY: Way of the Cross in downtown Toronto

Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Communion and Liberation (CL Toronto) organizes the...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026

Beginning at the Newman Centre (89 St. George St.)

A close -up of Jesus on a crucifix with a grey background

Good Friday Procession

Good Friday ProcessionFriday, April 3 – 3 p.m.St. Francis of...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Toronto

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Tenebrae: Service of Solemn Reflection of Holy Week - April 3, 2026

With a dimly lit church, a rarely seen candle holder, and somber...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026

St. Paul's Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto ON

Women Silent Retreat - When Life Stretches Us: An Ignatian Retreat on Resilience

Women Ignatian Retreat: This Ignatian retreat on resilience invites participants to receive...

Apr-10-2026 - Apr-12-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Divine Mercy Retreat

Join us for a Day of Recollection led by Sr. Donata Farbaniec...

Apr-11-2026 - Apr-11-2026

Holy Rosary Parish: 354 St. Clair Ave W, Toronto

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811 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto, ON
M6A 1C3

Office/Mailing Address
811 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto, ON
M6A 1C3

t: 416.787.0369
e: stcharlesborromeoto@archtoronto.org

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Clergy

Rev. Mario Cafarelli C.PP.S.
Pastor

Rev. Gerardo Laguartilla C.PP.S.
Associate Pastor

Deacon Sergio Spadafora
Deacon Assistant

Parish Staff

Mary Magno
Office Manager

Connie Marcoccia
Receptionist

Felix Vargas
Custodian

Gino Marcuzzi
Volunteer Web Editor

VIDEO DEL MESE: 'BVM ADDOLORATA'

Cari amici: vi invitiamo a vedere il 'Video del mese di settembre", sulla Beata Vergine Maria Addolorata, a cura di S.E.R. Mons. Angelo Spina, Osimo e Vice Presidente della Conferenza Episcopale Marchigiana.

CLICCA QUI PER ACCEDERE AL VIDEO DI S.E.R. SPINA SULLA BVM ADDOLORATA (►3,00)

SEPTEMBER VIDPICK: 'OUR LADY OF SORROWS'

A Word of Hope by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP. On this Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, we remember how Mary accompanied Jesus through his suffering and death on the cross. She did not look away. May we have the courage and the empathy to walk with others in their pain.

FR. ANDREW CARL WISDOM: 'OUR LADY OF SORROWS' (►3:37)

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