MASS & COFFEE HOUR

What can I expect?

Sunday Mass
at 10:30AM

Whether it's your first time or first time in a long time, Mass can feel a bit unfamiliar at first, and that’s okay! We’d be more than happy to sit with you and help guide you through it.

Followed by
Coffee Hour

Optional, but a great way to meet people! After Sunday Mass, stick around for coffee, tea, and some snacks. It’s a relaxed way to meet new people, chat, and make new friends.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my kids?

Yes, of course! We have a special, open (and free) program for kids during the Sunday 10:30AM Mass called Catch the Wave. We also have a kids space in the back of the church.

What if I'm not Catholic?

For Masses, we have screens to help you follow along and our volunteers are ready to answer any questions you might have.

But, if you're curious about the faith, we recommend either trying Alpha or Adult Faith Formation.

Is the church accessible to wheelchairs and strollers?

Unfortunately, we are not currently set-up to be wheelchair accessible. However, our volunteers are willing to assist those with limited mobility.

Where can I park?

You’ll be able to park either on the street or in the neighbouring lot.

How do I arrange for a sacrament such as a wedding or baptism or rent space?

Please contact office@stwill.ca for requests like these

Just getting (re)started

Our story so far...

In its heyday, St. Willibrord’s was one of the largest English-speaking parishes in Canada. But by the 21st century, things had changed—weekly attendance had dropped significantly. By spring 2022, after the pandemic, we were down to just 25–30 people at Sunday Mass.

Sensing a need for a bold shift, the late Fr. Robert and our vision team felt the Spirit calling us to move from simply maintaining the parish to truly living out our mission. That’s when Fr. Robert reached out to Fr. Mike at St. Ignatius, and together they launched our first Missionary Partnership.

In 2022, around 30 parishioners from St. Ignatius—including musicians, greeters, Alpha leaders, and others—answered the call to help breathe new life into St. Willibrord’s and serve the Verdun community. Today, Sunday attendance has grown to around 200 people. But even more importantly, lives are being changed—people are encountering Jesus and growing in relationship with Him. And now, we’re preparing to send out a new team to help bring renewal to another parish.