The Shepherds' Trust, Toronto, ON

The Shepherds’ Trust became operative August 1, 1996. Before it was established on the 26th of June, 1996 by Archbishop Ambrozic, there had been two prior benefit programs for all the Toronto diocesan priests. The first was the St. Michael’s Mutual Aid Society, established in the Archdiocese of Toronto (during the administration of Archbishop Pocock) on February 13, 1962. Originally, it was directed by elected representatives of the diocesan priests, but the Chancery assumed responsibility for it on January 1, 1970 because of the complexities which arose during the 60's (Canada Pension Plan contributions, more priests retiring, etc.).