World Day of Migrants and Refugees: September 24

Pope Francis has chosen “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay” as the theme for the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, to be celebrated on September 24. The Day is observed every year on the last Sunday of September as an occasion to express support and concern for people who are forced to flee their homes, to encourage Catholics worldwide to remember and pray for those displaced by conflict and persecution and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers. It was first celebrated in 1914.

The Archdiocese of Toronto together with the parish community of Jesus the King Greek Melkite Catholic Church invites you to a special Mass on the occasion of the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 12:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Transfiguration 10350 Victoria Square Blvd, Markham.

Celebrant: Monsignor Makarios Wehbi

Homilist: Bishop John Boissonneau.