Over 38 years of priesthood, I served in eight different parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto. I began in Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville, Markham, Scarborough and ended my ministry in Toronto. During that time I met so many amazing parishioners and I felt like my vocation in many ways was to walk with people on their faith journey.
Read More“I learned that real pastoral care is not helping people by offering simplistic solutions or pious platitudes – it’s standing with them in the midst of their pain. To do that, you have to be in touch with your own humanity. To connect, it has to come from the heart.”
Read MoreRetirement is typically defined by its slower pace of life. But this isn’t the case for Fr. Vitaliano Papais. In fact, he is striving to lead an active retirement as he continues to serve our community of faith.
Read More“Working with The Shepherds’ Trust allowed me to see the human side of each priest. The human side and the vulnerable side,” said Rogucki, who herself retired in March.
Read MoreWhen he commits to something, he’s all in. His commitment to helping those in need has embodied a faith in action — one that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
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