About Our Parish

Our Parish

    St. John Vianney parish is a vibrant faith community in Barrie, Ontario. Our parish was built in 1989 to serve the south end of Barrie and the town of Innisfil. It is home to approximately 3000 families, one high school and six elementary schools. We are a Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Toronto and members of the universal Catholic church headed by Pope Francis in Rome. Our priests come from an order known as the "Carmelites of Mary Immaculate" (CMI). 

Our Patron Saint

    Saint Jean Marie Vianney was an 18th-century French pastor in the community of Ars. He is known for his strong belief in the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and his deep devotion to the Eucharist. He is the patron saint of priests.  The Feast Day of St. John Vianney is August 4.