St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto - St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto

Our History

Established in 1822, St. Paul’s is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The first St. Paul’s, of red brick and Gothic style, was completed in 1824...

Parish Life

St. Paul's, located in the old centre of Toronto near Parliament Street gathers people from many parts of the city and locally for worship, community outreach, fellowship and experiences...

Mass Schedule

Saturday - 4:30 pm; Sunday - 8:30 am & 11:00 am; Tuesday to Friday - 5:00 pm

Confession Schedule

Confessions take place every Saturday from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm or by appointment.

Sacramental Preparation

For enquiries about Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation or Marriage, please call our parish office at 416-364-7588.

Office Hours

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. The office entrance is located in the rectory building to the south of to the Church.

Parish Ministries

Learn about our various ministries and consider getting involved! The parish depends on and is grateful for the support through your time and talents!

Basilica Access Hours

The Basilica is open to the public for viewing and personal prayer one (1) hour before Mass. Saturday 3:30 pm; Sunday 7 am & Tuesday to Friday 4 pm.

Latest News

Holy Week Schedule 2023

Palm Sunday | April 24:30 pm (Saturday Vigil)8:30 am & 11:00 am Holy Thursday | April...

Office Christmas Closure

The parish office will be closed starting December 21 , 2022, reopening January 3, 2023.Emails and voicemails will...

Advent Confession & Holiday Mass Schedule

Advent Confession Friday, December 163:00 pm to 4:30 pm & 5:45 pm to 6...

Lessons and Carols Concert

Please join us on Friday, December 9th at 7 pm for a concert featuring the Together in Worship...

Organ at St. Paul's Basilica

Take a few minutes to virtually visit our beautiful church and listen to the organ!

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83 Power Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 3A8

Office/Mailing Address
83 Power Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 3A8

t: 416.364.7588
e: stpaulsbasilica@archtoronto.org

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Clergy

Rev. Robert O'Brien
Pastor

Rev. Antanios Farah OAM
Hospital Chaplain

Parish Staff

Lynett Wilson
Administrative & Communications Assistant

Jason Lo
Bookkeeper

Cathy LeBlanc
Sacristan

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83 Power Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3A8

t: 416.364.7588

stpaulsbasilica@archtoronto.org