Pastoral Team
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.
6557 Thorold Stone Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J 1B2
Phone: 905-358-7611 • Fax 905-358-7679
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm
(We are closed from 12:00 - 1:00pm for lunch)
**Fridays 9:00am to 12:00pm
Welcome to Our Lady of the Scapular
This is how I want everyone to feel. ​Whether you are joining us for Mass, watching our live streamed celebrations, or visiting this website or our Facebook page, I want you to know that at Our Lady of the Scapular you are warmly welcomed. It is my hope and desire that you make our parish your spiritual home, or your spiritual home away from home.
​As a caring Roman Catholic community of believers, my first priority is caring for all those entrusted to my care – and leading you to Christ. Take the time to explore this site and join us for one of our Eucharistic celebrations. I will be there to personally welcome you.
Until then, may God bless each of you and those that you love.
Fr. Gregory Schmidt, Pastor
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