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Find Your Parish Family
Whether you're looking for friendship, encouragement, or a welcoming Catholic community, these ministries will help you build meaningful relationships while growing in your faith.
Find the community that's right for you.
Familiam – Young Couples
Who it's for:
Married Couples
Description:
Support your marriage by growing alongside other Catholic couples through prayer, fellowship, and shared experiences that strengthen family life.
Ideal for couples who want to build a Christ-centered marriage and family.
📍 Meetings:
Contact:
Email / Phone:
Emmaus Young Adult Ministry
Who it's for:
Young Adults (19+) in the Diocese of St. Catharines.
Description:
Our Mission is to provide a place where young adults in our diocese, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, can encounter Jesus through prayer, worship, testimony, formation, fellowship, Confession, and ultimately in the Eucharist.
📍 Meetings:
Every Tuesday, September–April
7:00–9:00 PM
St. Denis Parish
230 Lake Street, St. Catharines
Contact:
dcorso@saintcd.com
Instagram: @emmaus.ya
OLHR Parish Youth Group
Who it's for:
Grades 5–8
Description:
A fun and welcoming environment where youth discover Christ through games, service projects, faith discussions, and friendships.
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A wonderful place for youth to grow in faith while making lifelong friends.*
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Contact:
Email / Phone:
Beyond the Screen
Youth Film & Discussion Series
Who it's for:
Grades 9–12
Description:
Beyond the Screen brings high school students together through movies, conversation, and faith in a relaxed environment. After each movie, the priest leads a short reflection connecting themes from the story with real-life situations, values, and our Catholic faith.
📍 Meetings:
Every two weeks on Friday
6:00–8:30 PM
6:00–8:00 PM — Movie & popcorn
8:00–8:30 PM — Reflection and discussion with the priest
Location: Parish Hall
Contact: Georgina Duran
Email / Phone: olhr.digital@gmail.com
Legion of Mary – Youth
Who it's for:
Ages 8–17
Description:
Helping young Catholics grow closer to Jesus through Marian devotion, prayer, leadership, and joyful service.
Ideal for young people who want to grow spiritually while serving others.
📍 Meetings:
Contact:
Email / Phone:
Catholic Women's League
Who it's for:
All women 16 years+
Members can be Regular, Spiritual or Special Events.
Description:
Motto: For God and Canada
Core Values: Faith, Service and Social Justice
The Catholic Women's League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.
📍 Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of each month
(excluding July and August)
A social opportunity as well as sharing of CWL news — Parish, Diocesan and National.
Contact:
Linda
905-227-1499
Knights of Columbus
Who it's for:
Catholic men of the parish.
Description:
Together, the Knights of Columbus empower Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community.
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882. Our local Sacred Heart Council 2319 in Thorold was formed over 100 years ago and continues to serve Our Lady of the Holy Rosary parish and the Thorold community.
📍 Meetings:
Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM
(except July and August)
Chambers located in Holy Rosary Hall.
Contact:
Paul Carfagnini, Grand Knight
Email / Phone:
Into the Breach
Who it's for:
Men (18+)
Description:
Presented by the Knights of Columbus. A Catholic men's faith formation group designed to help men become stronger disciples, husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders through Scripture, fraternity, and discussion.
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A powerful next step for men seeking spiritual growth and authentic Catholic leadership.*
📍 Meetings:
First Tuesday of each month
7:30 PM
Location: Parish Hall
Contact: Alexandre Nascimento
Email / Phone: alexandre.nascimento78@gmail.com
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