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Revive, Restore and Renew - OCDS Congress 2027

Save the Date! We are pleased to announce the OCDS Congress, taking place Friday, October 29 to Sunday, October 31, 2027.

Time & Location

OCT 29-31, 2027

Delta Hotel Toronto Airport & Conference, 655 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J3, Canada

About The Event

Revive, Restore and Renew


“Visit this vine that your right hand has planted. Revive us, and we will call on your name. Lord God of hosts, restore us; light up your face and we shall be saved.”

Psalm 80


Dear Member of the OCDS,


We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming OCDS Congress 2027 offering an inspiring opportunity to deepen our shared Carmelite vocation, feel the heartbeat of our

community and gather in friendship.


KEY INFORMATION BELOW

  • Program Highlights

  • Registration

  • Accommodations


Long-standing members or newly-discerning…


BE READY for an UPLIFTING, GRACE-FILLED EXPERIENCE!


  • Communal prayer and liturgy

  • Enriching talks and reflections

  • Time for formation and growth

  • Opportunities to connect and share


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

 

Friday, October 29

·     Registration: 2:30-4:30pm

·     Plenary Council Meeting: 1-3pm

·     Welcome: 4:30pm

·     Celebration of the Eucharist

·     Dinner

 

Saturday, October 30

·     Celebration of the Eucharist

·     Five conferences

·     Breakfast, lunch & dinner

 

Sunday, October 31

·     Celebration of the Eucharist

·     One conference

·     Closing commentary: 11:30am

·     Group photos

·     Lunch

 

 

and dedicated time for…

  • Daily Rosary

  • Daily Morning and Evening Prayer

  • Fellowship with the whole community

  • Meals and refreshment breaks

  • Sales tables Friday and Saturday

REGISTRATION

 

Registration is now open!

Mail completed Registration Form to address below or may give to Community President

 

Registration fee


May be paid in full or installments

 

$ 500.00 in Full

OR    

$   60.00 Jul 2026

$ 220.00 Dec 2026

$ 220.00 Jun 2027

 

Two payment methods


 

1) E-transfer to: ocdsofficeoftreasurer@gmail.com

 

Etransfer Message Include

  • Name

  • Community

  • Email

  • Phone Number





2) Cheque(s) payable to “OCDS”


Memo: Congress

 

Mailed to:                               OCDS Congress 2027

                                                     c/o Bonnie Schroth

                                                     605-141 Fallowfield Drive

                                                     Kitchener, ON N2C 0B1

 

(Post-dated cheques are accepted)



$ 60.00 non-refundable with any method of payment

 

Registration fee includes

  1. Welcome Package

  2. Liturgical celebrations

  3. Six conferences

  4. Six meals: Friday dinner to Sunday lunch

  5. Coffee breaks

  6. Access to unique Carmelite items & books

 

Last day to register: June 30, 2027

Day-use parking rate $30.00/day

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

 

Delta Hotel by Marriott

Toronto Airport & Conference Centre

655 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J3

(416) 244-1711

Complimentary shuttle to/from airport

 

Guest rooms

·     2 Queen beds accommodate max. 4 people

·     Writing table, mini-fridge, iron, coffee, WiFi

 

Cost

·     Special group rate for block of 100 rooms

·     $205.00+tx per room/night (up to 4 people)

·     Hotel stay parking rate $20.00/vehicle/day

 

Two ways to reserve

1) Online: use QR code


2) Telephone: (416) 244-1711

use group code: SODSODB

 

Important checklist for members

  1. Coordinate room share (up to 4 people)

  2. Reserve early (group rate rooms limited)

  3. Provide credit card information to hotel (no payment will be charged until event)

  4. Last day to book hotel: October 8, 2027


CONGRESS October 29 – 31, 2027

 

 

 

 

We warmly welcome local and visiting clergy, including our own OCD delegates who will preside at the Eucharistic celebrations throughout Congress 2027. Together with our Province under one roof, you won’t want to miss this chance to gather in prayer, laughter and spiritual renewal.

 

 

 

For questions or assistance contact:

ocdsofficeofsecretariat@gmail.com

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