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Pastor: Fr. Paul MacNeil

I was appointed as pastor of Our Lady of the Scapular parish in November 2015 and I am delighted to be here. Before that, I was pastor of St. Ann's parish in Fenwick Ontario, a small but loving community about 30 minutes from here. I was born and raised in St. Catharines and ordained to the priesthood in 1999. Currently I am Chair of the Niagara Catholic District School Board and I'm working on my PhD in Religious Studies at McMaster University. As your pastor, my first priority is just to listen, to get to know you and understand the best way for me to serve you and to bring you closer to each other and to God through Christ.


Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
‘For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.’ My Dear family in Christ, Every year, on the Sunday...

Father Daniel Corso
Apr 14, 20234 min read
He Descended Into Hell, and on the Third Day He Rose Again From the Dead
"What is happening? Today there is a great silence over the earth, a great silence, and stillness, a great silence because the King...

Father Daniel Corso
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Beyond the Veil
Dear Family in Christ, If you’ve been inside Our Lady of the Scapular this past week, you will have noticed something peculiar: our...

Father Daniel Corso
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Jesus Confronts Death
Jesus was greatly disturbed in spirit, and deeply moved. Dear Family in Christ, The Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent gives us a glimpse...

Father Daniel Corso
Mar 24, 20232 min read
The Man Born Blind and the New Creation
Dear Family in Christ, One purpose of Lent is to prepare us for the renewal of our Baptismal promises at Easter. This year, our parish is...

Father Daniel Corso
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Well, Well, Well
John 4:1-42 Dear Family in Christ, Here’s a little Old Testament trivia for you: most of us know Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, the great...

Father Daniel Corso
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Up The Mountain
‘Jesus took with Him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain. And He was transfigured before them.’ Matthew...

Father Daniel Corso
Mar 3, 20232 min read
The Temptation in the Desert
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit to the desert to be tempted by the Devil. He fasted 40 days and 40 nights, and afterwards was famished....

Father Daniel Corso
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Practical Suggestions for Lent
“‘By the solemn forty days of Lent, the Church unites Herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert.’ CCC 540 My dear Family in...

Father Daniel Corso
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Jesus Cares About Your Heart
“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matt. 5:27 My Dear...

Father Daniel Corso
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Salt & Light
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:13-16 My Dear Family in Christ, Why does Jesus call us ‘salt’...

Father Daniel Corso
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Reflections From a Priest on Vacation
Dear Family in Christ, Last week, I had the great privilege of being away on vacation with 9 brother priests. It was a beautiful time of...

Father Daniel Corso
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Behold The Lamb
John 1:29 My Dear Family in Christ, This past week, an incredible interview took place featuring Fr. Andy Dalton, an expert on the Shroud...

Father Daniel Corso
Jan 15, 20233 min read
Epiphany of Our Lord
My Dear Family in Christ, This week, I surrender the keys to our recently deceased Holy Father. Eternal rest, grant unto Him O Lord- May...

Father Daniel Corso
Jan 8, 20233 min read
The Joy of Christmas, and the Hope of the New Year
My Dear Family in Christ- MERRY CHRISTMAS! How long am I allowed to say that? Despite what the mainstream might imply, the Celebration of...

Father Daniel Corso
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Merry Christmas!
My dear Family in Christ, “Be not afraid; I bring you good news of great joy for all mankind: To you is born this day, in the City of...

Father Daniel Corso
Dec 25, 20221 min read
The Last Great Companion for Advent
My Dear Family in Christ, This is it! The fourth and final Sunday of Advent, and the start of the true countdown to the Nativity of Our...

Father Daniel Corso
Dec 16, 20222 min read
Rejoice in the Lord Always
My dear family in Christ, I, perhaps not unlike some of you, found myself a little busier this week and as a result I wasn’t able to...

Father Daniel Corso
Dec 16, 20223 min read
The Poverty of Repentance
“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven has come near.” Matt. 3:2 My dear family in Christ, The Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Advent issues a...

Father Daniel Corso
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Advent is Upon Us
“Keep awake, therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” Matthew 24:37-44 My Dear Family in Christ, The longer I...

Father Daniel Corso
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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