St. Columba ParishA parish of 1,200 families is served by a small team. Two priests, a deacon, a religious sister and five lay staff keep the sacraments celebrated, the phones answered, the choir rehearsed and the boiler running. Each person is listed below with what they look after, so that your call or email lands with the right person the first time. The office number for everyone is 416-555-0142, followed by the extension.
Clergy
Rev. Daniel Moreau
Pastor
Fr. Moreau was ordained for the Archdiocese of Toronto in 2003 and came to St. Columba in 2019 after serving in Scarborough and Mississauga. He is responsible for the whole life of the parish: liturgy, finances, staff, and the pastoral plan. He also chairs the Pastoral Council and celebrates most weddings and funerals.
pastor@stcolumbatoronto.ca · ext. 22
Rev. Joseph Nguyen
Associate Pastor
Fr. Nguyen was ordained in 2021 and joined us in 2024. He works closely with the youth and young adult ministry, the OCIA process, and the Tagalog and Spanish communities, and he celebrates the 5:00 PM Sunday Mass. He is also the priest to ask about hospital visits and Anointing of the Sick.
office@stcolumbatoronto.ca · ext. 23
Deacon Paul Ferreira
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Paul was ordained in 2015 and has served here ever since. He is a retired TTC supervisor, married to Fatima, with three grown children. He prepares parents for baptism, leads the bereavement ministry, preaches regularly, and coordinates the Portuguese community.
office@stcolumbatoronto.ca · ext. 24
Staff
Teresa Alvarez
Office Manager
Finances, offertory envelopes, tax receipts, hall bookings and the parish calendar. The person to see about Pre-Authorized Giving or an invoice.
ext. 21
Ann Marie O'Connor
Parish Secretary
First voice on the phone. Mass intentions, sacramental records and certificates, bulletin notices, registration, and appointments with the priests.
office@stcolumbatoronto.ca · ext. 20
Sr. Agnes Ibeh, SSND
Pastoral Associate & Catechetical Coordinator
First Communion and Confirmation preparation, OCIA for adults, children's liturgy, Bible study and adult faith formation.
faith@stcolumbatoronto.ca · ext. 25
Claire Dubois
Director of Music
The parish choir, youth choir, cantors and instrumentalists; music for weddings and funerals.
music@stcolumbatoronto.ca · ext. 26
Marcus Lee
Youth & Young Adult Minister
Grades 7–12 youth group, the young adult community, retreats, and the 5:00 PM Sunday Mass team.
youth@stcolumbatoronto.ca · ext. 27
Luis Ortega
Custodian
Keeps the church, hall and grounds clean, safe and warm. Reach him through the office for hall set-up.
via the office, ext. 20
Office hours
Parish office
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 for lunch). Closed on statutory holidays and from December 24 to January 1. The office is on the ground floor of the rectory, to the right of the church; ring the bell. Outside these hours, leave a message at 416-555-0142 and we will return your call the next business day. For a priest in an emergency, such as a parishioner who is dying, choose option 9 on the phone menu at any hour.
Who to contact for what
| I need to… | Contact | Extension / email |
|---|---|---|
| Book a baptism or attend the preparation evening | Deacon Paul Ferreira | ext. 24 |
| Plan a wedding (at least 12 months ahead) | Fr. Daniel Moreau | ext. 22 · pastor@ |
| Arrange a funeral | Parish office (any hour, option 9) | ext. 20 |
| Request a Mass intention or a certificate | Ann Marie O'Connor | ext. 20 · office@ |
| Register a child for First Communion or Confirmation | Sr. Agnes Ibeh | ext. 25 · faith@ |
| Ask about becoming Catholic (OCIA) | Sr. Agnes Ibeh | ext. 25 · faith@ |
| Join the choir or book a musician | Claire Dubois | ext. 26 · music@ |
| Youth group, young adults, Confirmation retreat | Marcus Lee | ext. 27 · youth@ |
| Rent the hall, envelopes, tax receipts, PAG | Teresa Alvarez | ext. 21 |
| Hospital or home visit, Anointing of the Sick | Fr. Joseph Nguyen | ext. 23 |
| Put a notice in the bulletin (by Tuesday noon) | Ann Marie O'Connor | ext. 20 · office@ |
| Report a safety concern in the building | Luis Ortega via the office | ext. 20 |
All email addresses end in @stcolumbatoronto.ca. Concerns about the conduct of clergy or staff may be raised directly with the Archdiocese; see reporting misconduct.
Considering priesthood or religious life?
Both of our priests are happy to talk with anyone, of any age, who wonders whether God might be calling them to serve the Church. Start a conversation after Mass, or read our vocations page.