On Oct. 20, the world celebrates Mission Sunday, and on this special day, Pope Francis will canonize Blessed Joseph Allamano, founder of the Consolata Missionaries. As you know, our congregation has faithfully served the Archdiocese for many years, and we are currently overseeing the parish of Saint Andrew in Etobicoke.

In addition to the ceremony in Rome, we will celebrate this joyous occasion locally at Saint Andrew's Parish. On the day of the canonization, a Solemn Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., presided over by His Grace Francis Leo, the Archbishop of Toronto, a long-time friend of the Consolata Missionaries since his youth in Montreal.

Blessed Joseph Allamano was an Italian Catholic priest known for his spiritual guidance, missionary work and contributions to priestly education. He founded the Consolata Missionaries and emphasized excellence in missionary efforts, deep devotion to Our Lady Consolata and the importance of holiness and obedience in all actions. Allamano valued truth, sincerity and relationships built on integrity, while promoting continuous spiritual formation for priests. His legacy endures through the Consolata Missionaries and his teachings on virtue and missionary dedication.