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THE RELIGION OF THE DAYIn this week's Homily, in response to the Gospel reading (Matthew 10:37-42), I spoke about the tendency to avoid focusing on the difficult aspects of Christianity. It is interesting to note that between last week's...Posted: Jul-02-2017
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'Speaking in Tongues' Is Hallmark of Parish LifeOn a Sunday morning, a steady stream of parishioners files through the glass doors of possibly the most bustling church in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Latecomers with toddlers in tow scan the crowded pews for a seat. As the procession...Posted: Jun-28-2017 -
"Mayor" Lindsey of St. Isaac Jogues ParishThe role of Mayor of Toronto holds a certain amount of prestige and recognition. However, in a lesser-known role is Lindsey, who holds the title of "Mayor" of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering. This is a unique position...Posted: Jun-12-2017
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Family Spotlight: The Postill FamilyThe Postills live in the Leaside neighbourhood in Toronto. David (dad) is a VP of Marketing; Shannon (mom) is an executive in a global consulting firm. They have three children ages 18, 16 and 13 (Gemma, Anna, Jacob) and often...Posted: May-08-2017
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Walking Forward Together: Catholic Education Week 2017April 30 to May 5 is Catholic Education Week in Ontario. This year's theme is "Walking Forward Together." In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are grateful for the partnership and collaboration we have with Catholic schools, which are an...Posted: May-01-2017 -
A Little Less CanadaThis post originally appeared on the website of the University of St. Michael's College on March 27, 2017. Given the political turmoil and ugly nativist sentiment roiling the politics of so many countries, it is hard not to think...Posted: Mar-28-2017
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"The Word is a Gift. Other Persons are a Gift." Pope's Message for Lent 2017Below is Pope Francis' Message for Lent 2017. This message was originally published here. "The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift" Dear Brothers and Sisters, Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal...Posted: Feb-28-2017
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"Ashes to Palms" Lenten Video SeriesAshes to Palms is a video series freely distributed to Catholics around the world during the season of Lent. This Lent, it will be seen on various social media, Catholic television and internet channels, as well as on archtoronto.org...Posted: Feb-27-2017
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 51st World Communications DayThe following message is published annually on January 24, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron of journalists, writers and communicators in anticipation of World Communications Day, which will take place May 28, 2017. "Fear not, for I am...Posted: Jan-27-2017
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World Day of Prayer for ConsecratedIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are blessed to have more than 900 religious men and women serving in our midst, representing about 120 religious congregations. They each make significant contributions to our community in parish ministry, education, healthcare, outreach...Posted: Jan-23-2017
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Teams of Our Lady: Enriching Marriage SpiritualityTeams of Our Lady is an international Catholic movement to enrich marriage spirituality. The aim of the movement is to help couples live out a married spirituality and to discover the full richness of the sacrament of marriage. Below, Jodi...Posted: Jan-23-2017
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IN SEARCH OF TRUTHPosted: Jan-22-2017In this week's homily, I tried to make the point that it is our responsibility to educate ourselves in our Catholic faith- To seek the truth is ultimately to seek Christ. In St. John's Gospel, Jesus... -
EPIPHANY +20CMB17+Chalking the Door 2017: An Epiphany House Blessing On this Solemnity of the Epiphany, I would like to draw your attention to the European custom of marking the doorways of houses. Epiphany is the celebration of the...Posted: Jan-07-2017 -
Away in a Manger: Christmas Story Told by ChildrenAway in a Manger The Good Shepherd Catechesis is an approach to the religious formation/development of children from birth through adolescence that was established in the Archdiocese of Toronto more than twenty-five years ago. The Good...Posted: Jan-03-2017
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First Pastoral Letter to Archdiocese of Toronto, 1842Below is the text of the first pastoral letter written in 1842 to the faithful of the newly established Diocese of Toronto from its first bishop, Michael Power. The Archdiocese of Toronto kicks off its 175th anniversary year on December...Posted: Dec-12-2016
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CONFESSIONOn the 2nd Sunday of Advent, in the Gospel, we saw the image of people going to St. John the Baptist to be Baptized in the Jordan and they were confessing their sins. In my homily, I spoke about...Posted: Dec-11-2016 -
Come to Christ this AdventAdvent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. While it expresses the deep longing of all humanity for God, it celebrates the three-fold coming of the Lord: remembering the events that surrounded the Lord’s coming long ago...Posted: Nov-25-2016
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CHRIST THE KINGOn the Solemnity of Christ the King, may I suggest a reading of the two paragraphs quoted during the homily. The first paragraph was the introduction to the Encyclical Quas Primas, by Pope Pius XI, which...Posted: Nov-20-2016 -
Homily of Cardinal Collins - Installation of Prof. Randy Boyagoda at the University of St. Michael's CollegeBelow is the homily of Cardinal Collins at the installation of Prof. Randy Boyagoda as sixth Principal and Vice President of the University of St. Michael's College, held on October 21, 2016. He also said to the crowds, &ldquo...Posted: Oct-21-2016
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St. Michael's Cathedral: Visible Sign of the FaithPosted: Sep-27-2016"…the Cathedral Church belongs properly to no particular parish, but that it is the Mother Church of the whole Diocese, such a temple should be built in a manner and style suitable to the Greatness and Majesty of Our...
