Mater Dei Latin Mass

Mater Dei Latin Mass Community is a Catholic parish in Coniston, Ontario, offering traditional Latin Masses and sacraments in the Extra-Ordinary Form. Founded in 2016, the community serves those seeking a deeper connection with the Tridentine Rite. More about Mater Dei.

Mater Dei Latin Mass Community is a Catholic congregation based in Coniston, Ontario, established in 2016 to provide the Traditional Latin or Tridentine Rite (Extra-Ordinary Form) for the faithful of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. The parish offers Masses and sacraments according to the 1962 liturgical books, as outlined in Pope Benedict XVI’s Summorum Pontificum. Father Vincenzo Fiore, a diocesan priest, serves as the full-time pastor.

The community emphasizes the liturgical traditions of the Roman Rite and hosts events like the annual church picnic and monthly story and activity hours for children. Worship times are listed on their Holy Mass Schedule, with most Masses held on Sundays at 10:30 AM and some weekday services at 6:00 PM.

Newcomers can register by picking up a form in the church narthex or downloading it here. The registration form can be mailed to the Mater Dei office or dropped off at the church entrance.

The parish office is temporarily located at Christ the King Church, and contact information includes a phone number and email for general inquiries and donations.

For more information about the community and its mission, visit the About page.

Mater Dei Latin Mass Community in Greater Sudbury, ON, offers a traditional Catholic worship experience rooted in the Tridentine Rite. First-time visitors may appreciate the clear schedule of Masses, including Sunday services at 10:30 AM, and family-friendly gatherings like monthly children’s story hours. The parish emphasizes liturgical continuity and provides straightforward registration options for newcomers.

Pros

• Clear, posted worship times including Sunday and weekday Masses.
• Offers traditional Latin Masses and sacraments as outlined in Summorum Pontificum.
• Monthly children’s story and activity hours for family engagement.
• Annual community picnic fosters social connection.
• Newcomers can register via downloadable forms or in-person at the narthex.
• Provides direct contact information for inquiries and donations.

Cons

• Parish office is temporarily relocated to Christ the King Church, which may require clarification for visitors.
• No explicit details on accessibility features for the church or events.
• Limited weekday service options, with only one listed time.
• Registration form must be mailed or dropped off, lacking online submission.
• Event recurrences (e.g., church picnic) are not clearly repeated beyond specific dates.
• Website lacks detailed information on music, liturgical practices, or additional ministries.