Canada

 

Current Mission Updates

2026 Updates

• Currently, the Fraternity’s missionary presence is concentrated in the Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Quebec.
• The priests present are:
  • Fr. Carlos Enrique Cana Pérez, serving at Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Parish.
  • Fr. José Luis Sucuc Sajbin, serving in the Old Longueuil pastoral unit.
    • This pastoral unit comprises three parishes:
      • Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue,
      • Le Bon Pasteur, and
      • La Visitation.
  • In April, Father Albin Alvarado joined the mission. He is currently undergoing an immersion and inculturation process, learning the French language and local culture for one year. After this year of preparation, he will receive his specific assignment.

• The missionary work our priests are currently carrying out follows the diocese’s pastoral guidelines, which can be summarized as follows:
  •      Being a “Church going forth”, always at the service of the most needy.
  •      Serving residents in homes for the elderly (celebrating the Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick).
• Serving the various groups within the parishes (Legion of Mary, Cursillo, catechumens, First Communion and Confirmation catechesis, youth ministry, liturgy ministry, etc.).
  •      Accompanying women on pastoral teams (pastoral agents).
  •      And, specifically, attending to Spanish-speaking communities.
• Picture 1: The priests celebrating the Eucharist, now including Fr. Albin Alvarado, who is in the center.
• In June 2024, our missionaries launched a group called “Fraternity Aid Groups” (*Fraternidades de Apoyo*). These consist of lay faithful who have decided to embrace the Fraternity’s charism, praying for missionary vocations and assisting the Fraternity in any way they can.
• Picture 2: New members of the Support Fraternities receiving training on the Missionary Fraternity of Mary.

2024 Updates

How can others support this mission?

• Supporting this mission can take various forms, and each contribution makes a difference. Here are some ways others can support the Fraternity’s mission:
  • Prayer: 🙏 Encourage others to pray for the success of the mission, the well-being of the priests, and the spiritual growth of the community. Prayer is a powerful force that sustains and uplifts.
  • Financial Support: Donations play a crucial role in sustaining the mission. Individuals can contribute financially to cover operational costs, support outreach programs, and provide resources for the parish community. Make a Donation- click here.

2019 Updates

Saint Francis – St. Martin Parishes, London

• The first MFM priests were Father Hugo Santa Cruz who was later joined by P. Alvaro Salazar.
• July 2009 – Fathers P. Edgar Sis. and Cristian served in the  diocese of Saint Jean Longueuil. Montreal
• 2013 – Father Cristian moves to London to work with the pastoral care of migrants working in agricultural farms.
• 2013 –  p. Alvaro takes the parish of St. Francis St. Martin in London. A bilingual parish.

Mission of St. George Parish – London ON, Canada

• 2019 – Fr. John Jasica Pastor and Fr Pedro Zúñiga FMM – MFM Parrochial Vicar
• This parish has…
  • Parish Community of 250 volunteers
  • Streams weekend masses on youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/sgtvlondon
  • Weekday office staff volunteers
  • About 50 kids participating as alter servers volunteers serving at weekend passes.
  • Catholic Women League (CWL) minister in Helping Hands with approx 200 members serving families in need and organize bazzar, garage sales and other charitable activities
  • Knights of Columbus, with 150 members, offer all help needed for parish breakfast once a month after Sunday Mass. Organize the helping hands program for the poor.
  • Christmas Hamper Program. The parish staff organize during advent time a collection of food and gifts for kids. All collected stuff is brought to 200 families in need around the City of London every Christmas season.
  • FIAT – Faith in Action – is the formation program for kids in the catholic schools. Around 70 kids are formed and organize the liturgy service at Sunday Mass.
  • SUMMER CAMP – With 50 young volunteers, the parish organizes a summer camp for about 150 kids each year.
  • RCAE program – Each year the Emmaus Road staff offer sessions for introducing people to become catholic. This year 26 candidates will be baptize and make their profession of faith.