Get to know Rev. Manny Maiato:

Emanuel Maiato also known as Manny Maiato to his family and friends was born in Toronto, Canada but was raised in São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal during his adolescence. During his time in Portugal he studied Humanities and Portuguese literature. Manny Maiato shared a particular interest for Languages, Philosophy and History. He returned to his native city of Toronto in 1994 and pursued to study Health Sciences. It was then when the name of Manny surfaced and was shared between his peers.

Manny Maiato is an experienced civil servant, a registered practical nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario, and a non-denominational minister of the Bancroft Centre for Awakening Spiritual Growth since 2018. Driven by empathy and compassion for others, Manny Maiato takes pride in providing the best level of care to everyone he meets.

As a Reverend of the Bancroft Spiritual Centre his goals include: the promotion of love, positivity, self-reflection, acceptance & legally unifying all loving couples. In addition, Manny Maiato has been recognized by the Toronto Portuguese Community for his extraordinary commitment to supporting several local community programs and for the information sessions provided in Canada and Portugal. Manny Maiato’s kindness, professionalism and charisma is vividly conveyed with your first interaction and throughout the planning and ceremony process. Manny Maiato picks his words carefully, brings his ceremonies to life, and fills the room with love and emotion. Please look at his testimonials for reference.