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Welcome to St. Helen's Parish
We are a welcoming Catholic community serving the Portuguese and Canadian people in the Toronto Little Portugal area.
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Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo
Message for Easter5 April 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Easter Message 2026   My Dear...
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Confirmation Commitment Ceremony
This Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 10:30 am English Mass, young people who are registered for Confirmation...
Sacrament of Reconciliation
St. Helen's Parish offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) everyday from Monday to Saturday, respecting all COVID...
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Sisters Disciples of the Divine Master
Cardinal Leo Visits the Sisters Disciples of the Divine Master
His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited the Sisters Disciples of the Divine Master on March 26, bringing a...
Events
Easter Octave Social & Potluck
Easter Octave Social + Potluck

Join us on the evening of April 9 if you want to...

Apr-09-2026 - Apr-09-2026
Merciful Redeemer Parish
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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
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
Divine Mercy Growth Retreat
Divine Mercy Growth Retreat

We warmly invite you to this Retreat at Divine Retreat Centre Toronto...

Apr-11-2026 - Apr-12-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
Bereavement
Day of Reflection & Prayer for the Bereaved

Day of Reflection & Prayer for the Bereaved. "Where is God in...

Apr-11-2026 - Apr-11-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Candles/Photo by Irina Anastasiu
Iona Prayer Service - April 12, 2026

AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL & INTERFAITH...

Apr-12-2026 - Apr-12-2026
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
Candle with flowing water
Decoding Propaganda: The Importance of Critical Thinking in Today’s Polarizing Media Landscape

AN ONLINE COURSE RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSParticipants...

Apr-13-2026 - Apr-26-2026
Online
Candle with flowing water
Teologia del Cuerpo / Theology of the Body

This retreat, led by renowned Catholic psychologist Gustavo Mejía, offers...

Apr-18-2026 - Apr-19-2026
St Philip Neri Catholic Ch, 2100 Jane St, Toronto
Women praying at home
Introductory Sessions for Celestial Singles

This event's first session takes place on April 18, 2026. ...

Apr-18-2026 - Jun-27-2026
St. Peter's Parish Hall, 840 Bathurst St., Toronto
Women praying at home
Women of the Word Toronto - 2026 Forum

We warmly invite all women to our 17th Annual Women of the...

Apr-18-2026 - Apr-18-2026
8083 Jane St, Concord, ON L4K 2M7
Candles/Photo by Irina Anastasiu
SPECIAL PRAYER SERVICE FOR SICK & SUFFERING - APRIL 18, 2026

We invite you to come and join us at Divine Retreat Centre...

Apr-18-2026 - Apr-18-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
Candle with flowing water
Musical Film Hits and Spanish Songs

Please join us for an afternoon of musical film hits and Spanish...

Apr-18-2026 - Apr-18-2026
St. John the Evangelist 903 Giffard Street, Whitby
Second Sunday of Lent
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1680 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M6K 1V3

 Office/Mailing Address
1680 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M6K 1V3

t:  416.531.8188
e:  sthelensto@archtoronto.org

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Clergy
Rev. Vando Marques Gomes S.C.J.
Administrator

Parish Staff
Jessica Nayara Pereira
Secretary

Patrick Albernaz
Music Director



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