St. Paul The Apostle Burlington, ON
Our parish is located in North Burlington and serves a large number of Catholics as well as 6 elementary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 longt term care and retirement residences. In addition to our daily masses and weekly confesssions, our vibrant community offers a range of faith experiences for all ages. Many volunteers, ministries and groups serve the parish throughout the year and we encourage people to explore the various ways to get invovled.
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Newcomers are encouraged to register with the parish. Please complete a Parish Registration form and submit to our office so that we can inlclude you in our database and support your faith journey.
Our History
Established in April 1986 as a division of St. Gabriel’s Parish, Bishop Anthony Tonnos appointed Father Paul Boucher as the founding pastor. The first parish mass was celebrated on the weekend of June 29th, 1986 – The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul in Canadian Martyr’s School on Lansdown Drive. About 400 families formed that core group of worshippers and masses continued there throughout the construction of the new buildling.
In March, 1987 a building committee was formed, and they worked diligently with architect John Harkness to design and build our new home for the Church. The blessing of the our church took place June 17, 1990, by Bishop Anthony F Tonnos. The Art Committee commissioned local artists to decorate the church. Sarah Hall for the windows and glass work, Les Drysdale to Sculpt St. Paul, Fr. Herman Falke, the Stations of the Cross and Joseph Stanek carved the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since our opening mass our parish has grown and is one of the largest faith communities in the Diocese of Hamilton.
Our current Pastor is Fr. Francisco Sordo. Please click here to find more about his life and vocation story. He is supported by his Associate Pastor, Father Christian Israel, who joined us in summer 2026 moving here from Nigeria. In addition to the priests we have a Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Brian Dunn, and a group of lay employees. Our Contact Page has more information on our team.
Former Pastors of Saint Paul:
Rev. John Schnurr (2021-2025)
Rev. Ed Henhoeffer (2012-2021)
Rev. Robert Stainsby (2000-2012)
Rev. Paul Boucher (1986-2000)
Former Associate Pastors of Saint Paul:
Rev. John Ha (2024-2026)
Rev. Pawel Stankiewicz (2022-2024)
Rev. Gregory Ogorzalek (2021-2022)
Rev. John Schnurr (2019-2021)
Msgr. Philippe Jean Pierre (2018-2019)
Rev. Paul Hrynczyszyn (2014-2016)
Rev. Van Duy Nguyen (2012-2014)
Rev. Malcolm Katzenberger (2009-2012)
Rev. Mariusz Durbajlo (2007-2009)
Rev. Jeff Bergsma (2005-2007)
Rev. Peter Meyer (2002-2005)
Rev. James Petrie (2000-2002)
Rev. Kevin McTiernan
Rev. Luc Payette
Rev. Wallace Metcalf
Rev. Kevin Cull
Rev. William Trusz
Rev. David Lewis
Former Permanent Deacons of Saint Paul:
Deacon Rev. Mr. Randy Matters & Deacon Rev. Mr. Robert Thomas