Cardinal Francis Leo visit 

Cardinal Francis Leo Visits St. David Parish in Maple

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · St. David Parish, 2601 Major Mackenzie Dr., Maple (Vaughan)

On Sunday, November 8, St. David Parish welcomed His Eminence Francis Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, for a pastoral visit. It was a day of prayer, celebration and fellowship for our parish family.

Cardinal Leo was the main celebrant at the [12 pm] Mass on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Pastor’s of St David concelebrated, along with , and the parish’s ministers, choir and altar servers took part. The pews were full of parishioners, families and visitors from across Vaughan who came to pray with our Archbishop.

In his homily, Cardinal Leo reflected on the Gospel parable of the wise and foolish virgins and the call to keep our lamps burning through faith, prayer and charity. He thanked the parish for its and encouraged everyone to focus on Jesus and prayer

After Mass, parishioners gathered in for a reception, where Cardinal Leo greeted families, posed for photos and spoke with members of our parish ministries and groups.

Since its founding in 1987, St. David has been a place where the faith community of Maple gathers to worship and grow. Welcoming our Archbishop was a meaningful moment in the life of the parish and a reminder that we belong to the wider Archdiocese of Toronto.

We thank Cardinal Leo for his visit and his pastoral care. We also thank the clergy, staff, volunteers, musicians and everyone who helped make the day such a blessing. Please keep our Archbishop in your prayers as he continues to lead and serve the Church in Toronto.