Slovak Pilgrimage

Martyrs' Shrine 16163 Highway 12 West, Midland, Ontario, Canada

The Slovak cultural community in Canada has made significant contributions to Canadian Catholicism, particularly through the establishment of Slovak parishes and organizations. Many Slovak immigrants, arriving in the early 20th century, brought with them a deep Catholic faith, which became a cornerstone of their new lives in Canada. They founded churches, such as St. Cyril […]

Byzantine Romanian Pilgrimage

Martyrs' Shrine 16163 Highway 12 West, Midland, Ontario, Canada

The Byzantine Romanian cultural community in Canada, predominantly Roman Catholic, has significantly enriched Canadian Catholicism, particularly through the establishment of Byzantine Catholic parishes. Many Romanian immigrants, arriving in the mid-20th century, brought with them the Eastern Rite, characterized by its rich liturgical traditions, iconography, and devotion to saints such as Saint George and Saint Nicholas. […]

Czech Pilgrimage

Martyrs' Shrine 16163 Highway 12 West, Midland, Ontario, Canada

The Czech cultural community in Canada has played a significant role in shaping Canadian Catholicism, particularly through the establishment of Czech-speaking parishes and cultural associations. Many Czech immigrants, who arrived in Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, brought their deep Catholic faith with them. They established parishes in regions like Alberta and […]

Vocations Pilgrimage for the Archdiocese of Toronto

Martyrs' Shrine 16163 Highway 12 West, Midland, Ontario, Canada

The Archdiocese of Toronto Vocations community plays a vital role in fostering and supporting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life within Canadian Catholicism. Through prayer, formation programs, and discernment retreats, it encourages young people to respond to God’s call to serve in the Church. The community organizes events like "Vocations Awareness Week" to […]