Request a Mass
The practice of requesting a Mass to be offered for loved ones, living or deceased, is a beautiful and wonderful part of our Catholic tradition. The celebration of Mass lies at the center of our Catholic life, and is celebrated at Martyrs' Shrine from the first Saturday in May to Thanksgiving Monday. Our Jesuit Fathers are most happy to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for your intention, in gratitude for a Grace received, in memorial of a loved one, or to celebrate a special occasion.
Celebrating the Eucharist in the St. Ignatius Chapel. Credit: Salt+Light Media
Announced Mass
Due to the limited number of Masses offered at Martyrs' Shrine each year, times and dates are assigned by our team on a first-come first-served basis. We will consider specially requested times and dates, but cannot guarantee placement.
Announced Masses are announced by one of our priests aloud to the congregation. As well, honourees of Announced Masses are included in each issue of the Shrine Bulletin, posted each week in the Shrine Church and Visitor Office.
Unannounced Mass
Due to the limited number of Masses offered at Martyrs' Shrine each year, times and dates are assigned by our team on a first-come first-served basis. We will consider specially requested times and dates, but cannot guarantee placement.
Unannounced Masses are celebrated by one of our priests privately in their community chapel or elsewhere in a community parish.
"From this moment on, live the Eucharist fully; be persons for whom the Holy Mass, Communion, and Eucharistic adoration are the center and summit of their whole life." - Pope John Paul II