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Important resources regarding Catholic Funerals, Burials and CremationFr. Maderak has tackled some difficult but important material in the series of homilies for November. Today's homily spoke the technicalities of preparation for death as well as information on Funerals, Burial and Cremation. Cremation is...Posted: Nov-27-2022 -
SAINTHOOD: An invitation to AllPosted: Nov-07-2022For those who missed the All Saints talk and were asking if there was a recording, you can now access it! Please click HERE to access the video page as well as the powerpoint slides. -
Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Parishes on Palliative CareFamilies, friends, parish communities and health care professionals, together, all play an important role to care for and accompany those in need of palliative care that recognizes the dignity of the human person. As such, the Canadian Conference of Catholic...Posted: Oct-25-2022 -
Fr. Ciszek- A true man of faith and perseverancePosted: Oct-24-2022Fr. Maderak has spoken about Fr. Walter Ciszek in his homilies. He was a priest who persevered through false accusations, imprisonment and solitary confinement in Russia. However, his faith allowed him to survive and thrivel. Please watch this video... -
The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern AgeThe leadership at St. Augustine’s Seminary is designing a Licentiate program in Patristics – it will be the first program dedicated to Patristics in Canada when it rolls out in the 2023-2024 academic year. Fr. Robert John...Posted: Oct-18-2022 -
Celebrating 50 years of the DiaconateSeptember 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone. 1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary? We will...Posted: Sep-28-2022 -
St. Teresa of KolkataToday we celebrate the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata. While most of have heard about this beautiful woman, how much do we really know about her life, her order and the difficulties they faced? This feature from Formed...Posted: Sep-05-2022 -
New Digital Archive Highlights Parish HistoriesThe Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto has launched a new digital collection’s portal, ARCAT Online. Frances O’Regan, Director of Archives, provides an overview below. 1. What is ARCAT Online? ARCAT Online is a...Posted: Aug-03-2022 -
The Annual Education Mass Returns to the Archdiocese of TorontoOn Wednesday, August 31, the Catholic Teachers’ Guild will host its Annual Education Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The Mass will be followed by dinner and a talk given by Bishop John Boissonneau, the Archdiocesan Vicar...Posted: Jul-26-2022 -
Salt + Light documentary invites us on a journey of healing and reconciliationAs Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Canada kicks off this Sunday, July 24, Salt + Light Media has released Walking Together to help Canadians appreciate the broader story of the journey toward a meaningful reconciliation. Fr. Alan Fogarty, Executive Producer...Posted: Jul-22-2022 -
Never Stop Learning: Adult Faith Formation through Bible StudyDuring the month of June, the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship are focused on adult faith formation and maturing adults. One of the most meaningful forms of faith formation for adults of all ages is the...Posted: Jun-22-2022 -
World Meeting of Families is just a click awayCarissa and Patrick Douglas will be attending the World Meeting of Families in Rome as part of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ delegation alongside 11 other couples from Canada. 1. Ahead of a meeting with Pope Francis, Vincenzo...Posted: Jun-20-2022 -
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Sacred Heart of JesusIn light of June being the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, here’s a look at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the role she played in promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart – imagery that goes all...Posted: Jun-16-2022 -
LIVESTREAM WILL END THIS WEEKJust a reminder for those who may have missed the announcement last week, we will no longer be livestreaming the Masses after this week. The dispensation from Sunday Mass attendance has now ended, and the obligation to attend Sunday Mass...Posted: Jun-11-2022 -
For Love of the ChurchFor Love of the Church is a book celebrating the life, teachings and achievements of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, to create a “Catholic culture” actively engaged with the signs of the times. Following the “ecclesial...Posted: Jun-08-2022 -
SOLEMNI HAC LITURGIA (CREDO OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD)Posted: May-29-2022Fr. Maderak spoke this weekend about an Apostolic letter written by Pope Paul VI in 1968 during a time of confusion when many were mis-interpreting the documents of Vatican II and replacing them with the "Spirit of Vatican II... -
VATICAN II- Not just the spirit, but the documents!In Deacon Oswald's Homily today and Fr. Maderak's commentary at the end of Mass, they mentioned Vatican II and the documents concerning the Liturgy. Please find Sacrosanctum Concilium posted HERE. Perhaps you would consider reading part of all...Posted: May-21-2022 -
New Blog Post! 5th Sunday of EasterjPlease visit the NEW BLOG POST to sign up for the Formed streaming program and to hear the talk on Redemptive Suffering by Dr. Scott Hahn.Posted: May-14-2022 -
REDEMPTIVE SUFFERING AND THE FORMED PROGRAMPosted: May-14-2022In my homily this week I mentioned once again, a talk given by Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism and is now a professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville. His talk, entitled, "Making... -
Steubenville Toronto: The ComebackThe Steubenville youth conference is returning to the Greater Toronto Area after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. In anticipation of Steubenville Toronto 2022, Courtney Hennessy, event and program coordinator at the Office of Catholic Youth, interviewed Agnes...Posted: Apr-14-2022
