Our Faith

​Blessed Bishop Scalabrini

The third of eight children, Goivani Battista Scalabrini was born on July 8, 1839. His father ran a small wine shop. Both his father and mother were known for their devotion to their faith. at an early age he discerned a vocation to the priesthood. He entered the seminary in 1857 and was ordained a priest in 1863. In 1870 he became the pastor of a local church and six years later, at the age of 37, was ordianed a bishop. 

In 1881, Scalabrini watched with sadness as impoverished Italian migrants prepared to leave for America where they were to be greated with a strong anti- immigrant sentiment. During his lifetime, Scalabrini developed many pastoral activities. He was the Bishop of Piacencia and founder of the Congregations of the Missionaries of St. Charles and the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo, also known as the Scalabrinians. However, his preoccupation with the migrants was the one that differentiated him from the other bishops of his time.

Although Scalabrini acknowledged the enormity and complexity of the challenges faced by migrants, he repeatedly emphasized the simplicity of the solution: To enact measures that would protect migrants and treat each one as a human being desreving of respect. 

Pope John Pual II beatified Bishop Scalabrini on Nov.9, 1997, and on Oct 9, 2022, Blessed Bishop Scalabrini was canonized by Pope Francis and became St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini.

Prayer to Blessed John Baptist Sclabrini

Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini, you were chosen by God to become the faithful servant and guide to your people, the Apostle of the Catechism and Father to the Migrants. Guide us in out pilgrimage of life with the wisdom of your faith and the strength of your courage. May we face our daily struggles with the knowledge that in all that happens God's providential love is at work in us. Lead us to fullness of life in Jesus, to harmony with one another and to openness and welcome toward our migrant brothers and sisters. Listen to our prayer and entrust it to Jesus through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Extend your protection to all who live and work in foreign lands, to their families at home. Assist un in sorrow and distress so that, free from fear and with a joyful heart, we may give glory to God through Christ out Lord. Amen.

Cristo Rei Parish

3495 Confederation Pkwy
Mississauga , ON
L5B 3G5

Rev. Fr. Andre Grecki, SVD  

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Family Circles of Rosary

Thank you, Lord, for blessing our home. A place of safety, comfort and peace
A family of unconditional love, forgiveness, mercy and acceptance.

Please open one of the powerpoints below to pray the Rosary as a family.

• Sorrowful - Family Circles of Rosary
• Luminous - Family Circles of Rosary
• Joyful - Family Circles of Rosary
• Glorious - Family Circles of Rosary