OUR PARISH STORY

First established in 1830 as the Catholic Mission of Toronto-Gore, St. Patrick's in Wildfield is the second-oldest parish in what is now the Archdiocese of Toronto. Learn more about the community, and the historic building that now stands on the site.

Many know him as the Patron Saint of Ireland, but few know of his full story. View resources to know more about our parish patron.

Fr. Francis McSpiritt is known as a healer and a mystic. His intercessory prayers have brought about many gifts from God even to the present day. He oversaw the construction of the current church building and is now buried in the parish cemetery. Learn more about the story of the beloved Fr. Mac.

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HIM, O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. AMEN.