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September 1 2026  The Feast of the Triumph of the Cross is celebrated each year on September 14. I always remembered that day because it was my mother’s birthday. In 1984, Pope John Paul II came to Toronto and celebrated Mass near the Downsview airport. I remember because I was there. About 400,000 people put up with the soggy ground as he celebrated Mass. A huge cross dominated the landscape...(read more) August 7, 2026  The assemply took place on April 18 & 19 2026 and was hosted by St Joseph (Isolated) conference in Stratforth(see the Poster) (Homily from Fr. Don Pomputis) (From President Dan Parr, our host) (the workshops) July 26, 2026  On Sunday, May 24th, the SSVP Youth Conference in London, Ontario, held its final On the Street Event of the 2025–2026 school year. We had hundreds of supplies to give out and were blessed to serve over 150 people living on the streets. By partnering with Goodwill, Clothing Works, the SSVP store in London, and four schools...(see more) May 14, 2026  In Canada’s vast Arctic regions, families face daily challenges that many of us can scarcely imagine. Between extreme climates, limited retail options, and sky-high prices on essential goods, people living north of the 60th parallel often struggle to access basics like food, clothing, and household supplies...(see more) August 28, 2026  Dates: October 16 and 17, 2026 .Host: Peterborough Particular Council Place: St Alphonsus Ligori Church, 1066 Western Ave., Peterborough, ON Theme: 180 Years of Compassion in Action See more at: (see more) September 1, 2026  Our Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is celebrating 180 years of answering the call one family at a time across our country of Canada. To celebrate this milestone here in Ontario, our Regional Council is planning a Fund-Raising GALA which will include a Dinner/Dance and Silent Auction ...
Read more      May 9, 2025  As you know the mission of our Society of Saint Vincent de Paul encourages us as Vincentians to have personal contact with the poor and to help in all possible ways. During our countless home visits over the years, it was recognized that a number of those whom we visited had the talent and drive to escape the cycle of poverty by furthering their education. Consequently, in order to assist these individuals, back in 2012, the Ontario Regional Council Ozanam Education Fund (OEF) was created.(see: Ozanam Fund) |
