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March 1, 2020

Knights earn an assist for Flying Fathers

Fr. John Perdue launches a surprise at a teammate and an unsuspecting audience during a charity game in Mattawa, Ont.

The Flying Fathers’ goal of playing and praying for a better world is getting a much-needed boost from the Knights of Columbus.

Published in Canada
February 5, 2018

The Woodcroft Family: Passing the puck from the Flying Fathers to the NHL to the Olympics

Fr. Paul Woodcroft (left) Frank and Todd Woodcroft (Courtesy of the Woodcroft family). Craig Woodcroft (right) will be at the Olympics this month as a member of the men’s team coaching staff (Photo from Wikimedia Commons).
The backyard rink at the Woodcroft home on Cheritan Ave. in north Toronto was one busy locale back in the day.
Published in Features
January 10, 2018

Flying Fathers: Next generation of hockey priests ready to hit the ice

The Flying Fathers kneeling for prayer before a game.

It does not get more Canadian, or Catholic, than a hockey team made up of priests. Throw in a good comeback story and you have the makings of a Canadian classic.

Published in Features