Activity Reports

It is with great joy and Our Lady’s intercession that a group of devoted women from St. James Parish gathered to learn to make cord rosaries on a Saturday morning in November. The group, who faithfully feels the importance of the rosary, accepted the gentle call from our Mother. The session began with Fr.Shaji leading…

The recent visit of the three Provincials from the Holy Cross Provinces of India to the Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) National Office in Niagara Falls was an uplifting and significant occasion. Bro. Santhosh CSC, Provincial Superior of the Saint Andre Province of the Brothers of Holy Cross in India; Fr. Lawrence D’Almeida CSC, Provincial…

Our prayer group has become one of the most meaningful parts of my month. What started as a small gathering has turned into a place where I truly feel supported and welcomed. Each time we meet, there is a calmness and a sense of comfort that reminds me how important community is, especially when living far…

It was truly a grace-filled and memorable occasion for HCFM Canada to celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Friday, 31st October 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Kevin’s Parish, marking the conclusion of the Month of the Holy Rosary. We express our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Jinto P. CSC, Pastor, and Fr. Arockia Sunil CSC, Associate…

Over the past three months, our ministry has joyfully distributed Rosaries, how to Pray the Rosary leaflets, and Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer cards to several parish communities. These were shared with the intention of deepening devotion, encouraging daily prayer, and promoting the spiritual legacy of Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., who tirelessly proclaimed, “The family that…

HCFM Canada held a grace-filled weekend retreat at Saint John Brebeuf Parish, Montreal on October 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2025, gathering families and individuals for a profound spiritual experience. The retreat centred on the inspiring theme: “Rekindling Family Love, Peace, and Joy in Christ: A Journey Toward Transforming Family Life Through the Eucharist.” Rooted in…

Our first pilgrimage on foot to the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario, was a profoundly blessed and grace-filled experience for me and my three children. What touched me most was how joyfully my children embraced the journey, likening it to the vibrant raasa processions of church festivals back home in Kerala, India. Their innocent comparison filled…

In honouring Pope Francis’ announcement of the Jubilee Year of Hope, JY Canada decided to host their own pilgrimages across the country. Representatives from each province hosted a walking pilgrimage to a designated pilgrimage site to receive the plenary indulgence associated with this Jubilee Year. In Ontario, a group of 26 participants, across all ages and…

The HCFM Canada Board gathered for its first formal meeting since 2024 at the newly blessed National Office and Operational House in Niagara Falls on 15th September 2025. This meeting marked a significant milestone, bringing together nearly all new members of the Board. The session was dedicated to Honouring the Legacy of Fr. Patrick Peyton,…