Holy Family Parish · Whitby, Ontario

Be the Man
Your Family
Needs You to Be.

Faith, Fraternity, and Prayer for Men. A brotherhood of dads, grand-dads, and future dads growing together at Holy Family Parish.

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Fathers growing in faith — every 3rd Thursday
Next Meeting

Thursday, June 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Atrium — Holy Family Parish

91 Ribblesdale Dr, Whitby ON L1N 6Z3

Every 3rd Thursday

Monthly gatherings, all year long

Open to All Fathers

Dads, grand-dads & future dads welcome

2026 Meeting Dates

Jan 16 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17 May 15 Jun 19 Sep 18 Oct 16 Nov 20

No meetings in Jul/Aug (summer break)

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Our Mission

Rooted in Faith.
Built for Brotherhood.

The Holy Family Dad's Group is dedicated to supporting dads, grand-dads, and future dads in their journey of faith — providing a space where men come together to strengthen their spiritual lives and foster meaningful relationships.

Faith

Deepen your personal relationship with Christ through Scripture, the Sacraments, and the rich tradition of Catholic teaching. Together, we hold one another accountable to daily prayer and discipleship.

Scripture Sacraments Discipleship

Fraternity

Real brotherhood — not just Sunday handshakes. We share our struggles, victories, and convictions in an atmosphere of trust. Men become the fathers and role models their families need when they walk together.

Brotherhood Accountability

Prayer

Prayer is the foundation of holy fatherhood. We open and close every gathering with communal prayer, interceding for our families, parishes, and communities — forming men who lead their homes in worship.

Rosary Intercession Fasting
Members strive to help one another deepen their faith and become the men their families need them to be.
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Meeting Details

When & Where
We Gather

Every 3rd Thursday. No excuses. Just men showing up for their families and their faith.

Regular Schedule

Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, September through June. Summer break in July and August.

Next Meeting

Thursday, June 19

7:00 PM · Atrium

Location

We meet in the Atrium at Holy Family Parish — a welcoming space in the heart of our Whitby community.

Holy Family Parish

91 Ribblesdale Dr

Whitby, ON L1N 6Z3

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Who Can Join?

This group welcomes all fathers, grandfathers, and men who hope to become fathers in the future. No experience required — only a desire to grow.

  • Biological & adoptive dads
  • Grandfathers & step-fathers
  • Future fathers — engaged & discerning
  • All stages of faith welcome
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Past Meetings

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Revisit Sessions

Missed a meeting? Explore our curated video resources — the same material we discuss together in the room.

Fraternity Brotherhood

Into the Breach – Ep. 2: Brotherhood

What does it mean to be a man of God? This session from FORMED digs into the call to authentic brotherhood and what separates real fraternity from surface-level friendship.

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Identity Faith

Take Back Your Identity

A compelling call for Catholic men to reclaim their identity in Christ against a culture that seeks to redefine what it means to be a man and a father.

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Fatherhood

Into the Breach – Ep. 4: Fatherhood

Bishop Thomas Olmsted's landmark pastoral letter unpacked. What does the Church ask of fathers — and how do we rise to that extraordinary calling day by day?

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Family Faith

Into the Breach – Ep. 5: Family

The domestic church — how fathers serve as high priest, prophet, and king of their household. Practical reflections on leading family prayer and sacrifice.

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Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare

Fathers are called to be spiritual protectors. This session equips men with the armour of God — discernment, prayer, fasting — to defend their families in an age of unseen battles.

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Post-Christian Family

The Catholic Family in a Post-Christian World

How do faithful families remain anchored to the Gospel when the culture has moved on? A timely conversation about raising saints in a secular age.

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in the Brotherhood?

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Our Intercessors

Patron Saints
Who Walk With Us

We place our brotherhood under the powerful intercession of two great saints — a carpenter-father and a warrior-archangel.

Saint Joseph with the child Jesus — patron of fathers
Patron Saint

Patron of Fathers & Workers

Saint Joseph

The foster-father of Jesus and protector of the Holy Family, St. Joseph is the supreme model for every Catholic father. A man of silence, strength, and profound obedience to God's will, he guided the Holy Family with steadfast love and quiet courage.

"He who had been chosen from all eternity to be the foster father of Jesus and the spouse of Mary was the guardian of the most precious treasures God ever entrusted to a man." — Pope Leo XIII

Fatherhood Obedience Silence & Strength Workers
Saint Michael the Archangel — Guido Reni, 1635
Patron Saint

Prince of the Heavenly Host

Saint Michael the Archangel

The warrior-archangel who leads God's armies against the forces of evil. St. Michael reminds us that fatherhood is a spiritual battle — we are called to defend our families in prayer, in virtue, and in the full armour of God.

"Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil…" — Prayer of Pope Leo XIII

Spiritual Warfare Protection Courage Prayer

"Saint Joseph, pray for us. Saint Michael, defend us."

Holy Family Dad's Group · Holy Family Parish, Whitby

Our Community

Men of
Holy Family

Real men. Real faith. Real brotherhood — gathered every 3rd Thursday at Holy Family Parish.

Holy Family Dad's Group gathered at a recent meeting in the parish hall

Brotherhood in Action

Holy Family Parish · Church Hall · Whitby, ON

Holy Family Dad's Group members gathered together

The Holy Family Dad's Group

Fathers growing in faith & fraternity · Whitby, Ontario

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Come as you are — every 3rd Thursday at 7 PM.

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