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  1. What is A Day With Mary and what can I expect?
    A Day With Mary is a one-day, family-friendly outdoor event bringing together Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Toronto. The day will include Mass, the Rosary and opportunities to grow in devotion to Our Lady. Adults are invited to a keynote address by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, while children will enjoy engaging activities led by the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
    The day will also feature music, food and fellowship. We hope you will join His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo and many others who share a love for the Blessed Mother.
    Read the recap and see photos from A Day With Mary in 2025.

  2. When is A Day with Mary taking place?
    The event will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026. The day will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Doors will open at 10 a.m. See full schedule.

  3. Who can attend? Is there a cost to attend?
    A Day With Mary is intended for Catholics of all ages. Children will enjoy age-appropriate catechesis and activities, while adults are invited to attend a keynote address. Everyone is encouraged to participate! While the event is free to attend, optional donations are welcome to help offset costs of hosting this large-scale event. Lunch will be available for purchase during registration. Participants may also bring their own picnic lunch.

  4. Where is the event taking place?
    A Day With Mary will take place at Villanova College located at 2480 15th Sideroad in King City, ON L7B 0P5. The majority of the day will take place outdoors - on the school’s football field with some children’s programming located inside the school.

  5. Our parish or lay association would like to attend as a group and travel to and from the event on a bus – is this allowed?
    Parking at Villanova College is free but limited. Groups are strongly encouraged to travel by bus. A large bus loop will be available for drop-off and pick-up, with designated parking for buses staying for the day. A group information package will be posted soon.

  6. I would like to attend but my parish is not organizing a bus group. May I join another group?
    Yes. We recommend that you contact parishes near you to inquire. They may have space on their bus for you. Find contact information for nearby parishes.

  7. I am coming with on my own or with my family, can I drive to this event?
    Yes. Parking on site is limited, so we encourage you to arrive early. Parking attendants will direct you to available spaces. Once on-site parking is full, overflow parking will be available.

  8. Is the venue accessible?
    The venue is accessible, with no stairs. However, from the parking area, there is a pedestrian bridge and a bit of an incline leading up to the main field. Most of the day will take place on the school's football field, which is an artificial turf field. Accessible seating and washrooms are available.

  9. Will A Day With Mary be rescheduled if it rains?
    The event will take place rain or shine and will not be postponed or rescheduled. Please dress for the weather; bring sunscreen, hats and water for sun and heat, or a light jacket and umbrella if rain is expected. In the case of heavy rain or thunderstorms, the event will move indoors.

  10. How can I register to attend?
    Online registration will open in April.

  11. Do I have to bring my own chair?
    Chairs will be provided for all registered attendees, so there is no need to bring your own.

  12. Contact Information
    A Day With Mary is being organized by a committee consisting of Archdiocese of Toronto employees and external ministry partners under the guidance of His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto.
    For general inquiries and more information on registration, please contact events@archtoronto.org.
    For any other inquiries please contact Eamonn Doyle, Office of the Archbishop, Archdiocese of Toronto at edoyle@archtoronto.org.