Domestic Church Canada

Alleluia

Dear Families of the Domestic Church,

Jezus Milosierny On the occasion of the Resurrection of the Lord, I would like to extend to you my heartfelt wishes—that the Risen Christ may be truly present in your homes, in your marriages, and in your families.

May His victory over sin and death strengthen your faith in difficult moments, bring peace where there is anxiety, and rekindle hope wherever it may be fading. May the light of the Easter morning illuminate your daily lives, helping you to recognize God’s presence in the simple, ordinary moments of family life.

I wish that your homes may truly become “Domestic Churches”—places of prayer, forgiveness, mutual care, and love that draws its strength from the Eucharist. May Christ, who lives, guide you in unity and strengthen you in your vocation to holiness in marriage and family life.

May the joy of the Resurrection fill your hearts and accompany you each day.

With prayer and pastoral blessing,

Fr. Mateusz Sobierajski, CSMA

April 5, 2026

35th anniversary of Domestic Church in Canada

Date: September 21, 2025
Location: Michaelite fathers retreat centre, 2751 Sunningdale Rd. W. Melrose, London

Celebration includes Solemn Holy Mass and Agapa.

Feast of Pentecost

Date: June 7, 2025
Location: St. Eugene de Mazenod Church in Brampton

Details to be announced.

Feast of Pentecost - June 7, 2025

Location: St. Eugene de Mazenod Church in Brampton
Details to be announced.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Dmitry & Tatiana
Originally we were hesitant to come to the retreat because we were tired and worried that staying for a weekend in a confined space with a five year old active boy would be challenging. But in fact we had a great time and even rested a bit. Our son was very happy during the retreat, playing with all the kids around the facility, so that we could spend a lot of time in formation and conversations. It was very uplifting for us to see so many families living their faith and to share our faith between each other. The atmosphere was very friendly and it felt like one big family.

Domestic Church Retreats

Evangelization Retreats

Evangelization is the first step of any real faith journey.  We must experience the reality of who Christ is, who we are, and what His love for us is capable of doing before we can make any real progress.  And, since Domestic Church provides for this journey to be undertaken in union with our spouses, we must experience Christ anew, together, before we can begin to grow together toward sainthood.  Come, receive the Good News, and stir up the grace of your Sacrament!  Sacramentally married couples interested in joining Domestic Church do so by attending an Evangelization Retreat as an introduction to formation. 

OASIS Family Retreats

Each year Domestic Church provides multiple locations in Canada for longer family retreats.  Often, we fall into the trap of believing that the constant demands of our spouses and children and the chaos and "earthy-ness" of family life are obstacles to our holiness and spiritual growth.  Here, however, they are experienced as the very place where we truly find ourselves and experience the powerful presence of God at work within us a "domestic church".  Unlike many of our family vacation experiences, we come home from these retreats feeling truly rested, stronger, joyful, and energized.  There are 3 ascending levels of Oasis Retreats, and these are for families already in Domestic Church formation.

ORFA Retreats

OASIS retreats for family animators. The goal of a retreat is to learn how to be better animators of your family and circle and how to be better servant leaders in your family and circle. The main themes include the call of discipleship, the call to holiness in marriage, developing the virtues of servant leadership as parents, and learning how they apply to the role of the animator of the circle. Couples will also study the DC Rules and Bylaws to deepen their understanding of the charisms and methods of the movement. The fruit of this retreat is UNITY in your family and circle.