Maronite Churches in Canada

A city-by-city directory of Maronite parishes — where to find the Divine Liturgy near you

If you are looking for a Maronite church near you in Canada, this is the practical guide. Below is a directory of Maronite parishes organised by city, from the cathedral in Montreal to the parishes of Alberta.

Every parish listed here belongs to a single jurisdiction, the Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal. For the fuller story of how this community grew across Canada, see our guide to Maronites in Canada. This page is about the churches themselves.

One Eparchy, Many Parishes

All Maronite churches in Canada fall under the Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal, established in 1982. Its jurisdiction covers the whole country, and it is led by Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet.

The eparchy oversees around seventeen parishes and missions. Most sit in Quebec and Ontario, with further communities in Alberta and Atlantic Canada. Wherever you go, the Maronite Divine Liturgy is celebrated in the same rite, most often in a blend of English or French with Arabic, and Syriac chant.

Mass times and contact details change, so always confirm with the parish or the eparchy directly before you visit. The listings below name the churches and their cities so you can find the one closest to you.

Montreal, Quebec

Montreal is the heart of the Maronite community in Canada, and it is home to the cathedral and the eparchy's offices. Roughly half of Canada's Maronites live in the Montreal region.

Cathedral of Saint-Maron, Montreal. The mother church of Canadian Maronites and the seat of the eparchy, where the bishop presides. It anchors the community that first took root in the city more than a century ago.

Saint-Antoine-le-Grand Monastery, Montreal. A Maronite monastic church in the city, bringing the contemplative life of Lebanon into the daily rhythm of the Montreal Church.

Laval, Longueuil, and Quebec City

Beyond the island of Montreal, several parishes serve the wider province of Quebec.

Notre-Dame-du-Liban, Laval. A Maronite parish serving the growing Lebanese community north of Montreal in Laval.

Saint Rafqa, Longueuil. A parish on Montreal's south shore, named for the blind Maronite mystic and saint Rafqa.

Notre-Dame-du-Liban, Beauport. The parish for Maronites in the Quebec City region, in the borough of Beauport. It was among the earliest Maronite communities established in Canada.

Toronto and the GTA, Ontario

The Greater Toronto Area is the second great centre of Maronite life in Canada, alongside Montreal.

Our Lady of Lebanon, Toronto. The parish serving the Maronite community across the Greater Toronto Area, a spiritual home for Lebanese families in and around the city.

Saint Charbel Parish, Mississauga. Founded in 2010, this parish serves the western GTA. After years of celebrating the liturgy in a shared church, the community purchased and converted its own property on West Credit Avenue in Mississauga.

Ottawa, Ontario

Saint Charbel Parish, Ottawa. The Maronite parish for Canada's capital region, serving Lebanese Catholic families across Ottawa and the surrounding area.

Southwestern Ontario

A cluster of parishes serves the Maronite communities of Windsor, London, and the surrounding towns near the American border.

Saint Anthony the Great, Leamington. One of the earliest Maronite communities in Canada, serving the faithful of Essex County.

Saint Charbel, Oldcastle. A parish just south of Windsor, near the border crossing to Detroit.

Saint Peter's, Windsor. A parish serving the Maronite community of Windsor.

Saint Elias, London. The Maronite parish for London and the surrounding region of southwestern Ontario.

Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta

Western Canada's Maronites are served from two parishes in Alberta, both established in their current homes in the mid-2000s.

Our Lady of Peace, Calgary. Dedicated in 2006, this is the Maronite parish for Calgary and southern Alberta.

Our Lady of Good Help, Edmonton. The community purchased its own church and saw it rededicated as Our Lady of Good Help in 2004, giving Edmonton's Maronites a permanent home.

Fredericton and Atlantic Canada

Saint Charbel, Fredericton. The Maronite parish serving New Brunswick and the wider Atlantic region. Smaller Maronite communities elsewhere in Atlantic Canada, such as Halifax, are cared for within the eparchy as well.

What to Expect When You Visit

A Maronite Mass will feel familiar to any Catholic and yet distinct. The rite is ancient, tracing back to the early Church of Antioch, and it carries the Syriac language of Jesus in some of its most sacred moments.

Most Canadian parishes celebrate the liturgy in a blend of English or French with Arabic, with the Syriac words of consecration sung in the old tongue. Newcomers are welcome, and you do not need to be Lebanese or Maronite to attend. Larger parishes in Montreal and Toronto offer several liturgies each weekend, while smaller communities may gather once. If you are new to the rite, our guide to the Maronite Divine Liturgy explains what happens and why.

How to Find Your Parish

If your city is not listed, the eparchy still cares for Maronites everywhere in its territory. Many communities without a dedicated church are visited by travelling priests or gather at the nearest parish.

The simplest way to confirm the closest Maronite church and its current Mass times is to contact the Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal or the parish directly. When you arrive, you will find the same liturgy prayed in Montreal, Mississauga, or Calgary, rooted in the Maronite tradition that travelled from Lebanon and never lost its voice. Maronites crossing into the United States can also consult our directory of Maronites in the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Maronite churches are in Canada?

The Maronite Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal oversees around seventeen parishes and missions across Canada. Most are in Quebec and Ontario, with further parishes in Alberta and Atlantic Canada. About half of Canada's Maronites live in the Montreal and Toronto areas.

Where is the Maronite cathedral in Canada?

The Cathedral of Saint-Maron in Montreal is the seat of the Maronite Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal. The eparchy was established in 1982 and its offices are in the Saint-Laurent area of Montreal. The cathedral is the mother church of the Maronite community in Canada.

Is there a Maronite church in Toronto?

Yes. Our Lady of Lebanon serves the Maronite community across the Greater Toronto Area, and Saint Charbel Parish in Mississauga, founded in 2010, serves the western GTA. Both belong to the Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal.

Is there a Maronite church in Vancouver or Western Canada?

Western Canada is served by Maronite parishes in Alberta: Our Lady of Peace in Calgary and Our Lady of Good Help in Edmonton. There is no confirmed dedicated Maronite parish in Vancouver at this time, so Maronites in British Columbia should contact the Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal to find the nearest liturgy.

What eparchy do Canadian Maronite churches belong to?

Every Maronite parish in Canada belongs to the Eparchy of Saint-Maron of Montreal, an Eastern Catholic eparchy in full communion with Rome. Established in 1982, its jurisdiction covers all of Canada and it is currently led by Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet.