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.
Our Lady of the Scapular Church
6557 Thorold Stone Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J 1B2
The Pastor's Welcome
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Our Lady of the Scapular Parish! You can see from our website that we are a very large and active congregation, but a Roman Catholic parish is not about programs, it is about relationship with God through Christ. I hope that you find here what you need to guide you to a deeper spiritual life.
To those who are actively involved in our parish, I hope this website provides the information you need about what's happening in our parish community and in your specific ministry.
To those who are visiting from far away, please enjoy our website and know that your physical presence is always welcome as well.
For those who are looking for specific information, I hope you find what you need, but please don't hesitate to contact us directly. Or come visit! You are always welcome, especially on Sundays.
Yours in the peace of Christ,
Father Paul MacNeil