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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of TorontoAuxiliary Bishop of Montreal named 13th Archbishop of Toronto, resignation of Cardinal Thomas Collins accepted by Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 13th Archbishop of Toronto. The...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Greetings Message to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto from Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo11 February 2023, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. I am reaching out to you all to convey my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of my appointment by the Holy Father to...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Journey Home Hospice Launches to Provide End-of-Life Care for People Experiencing HomelessnessLiving on the street is hard. Dying there is even harder. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) and Saint Elizabeth Health Care (SE Health) joined His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on February 6, 2023 in downtown Toronto as...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Help Victims of the Turkey and Syria EarthquakeTwo devastating earthquakes and hundreds of violent aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have caused great destruction in both countries. As search and rescue operations continue, the latest reports indicate that there are more than 40,000 people injured and the...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letters on Reconciliation with Indigenous PeoplesThe Bishops of Canada have released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation and hope with Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
Pope Francis' Message for the 57th World Day of Social CommunicationsThe Vatican has published Pope Francis' message for the 57th World Day of Social Communications on the theme, “Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate” (Doing the truth in charity) on the Feast of St. Frances de...Posted: Jan-24-2023 -
January 23 declared IBVM Day to Celebrate Loretto SistersThe Loretto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, IBVM) will be honoured annually on "IBVM Day" starting this January 23 – on founder Mary Ward’s birthday. The Toronto Catholic District School Board passed the motion on Jan...Posted: Jan-20-2023 -
Mother Teresa Documentary Coming to Toronto TheatresMother Teresa: No Greater Love, the newest film from the Knights of Columbus, will be showing at two theatres in the Archdiocese of Toronto this month. On Sunday, January 22, it will be screening at Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Toronto...Posted: Jan-10-2023 -
New Blog Post!Please visit our BLOG for resources on chalking the doors for 2023!Posted: Jan-08-2023 -
The Star of BethlehemThis was the YouTube video that Fr. Maderak mentioned in his homily today regarding the Star of Bethlehem and the science of Astronomy connecting with the Nativity in some fascinating ways. You can watch it in its entirety HERE. Please...Posted: Jan-08-2023 -
Benedict XVI: The Pope EmeritusPlease watch this wonderful and balanced documentary looking at the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. https://watch.formed.org/pope-benedict-xvi You must be signed up for FORMED to be able to view the documentary...Posted: Jan-05-2023 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIThroughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, we join in mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. We give thanks for his years of faithful, thoughtful and inspiring service to the Church. As a priest for more than 70 years and...Posted: Dec-31-2022 -
Cardinal Collins asks faithful to pray for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIIn a brief statement, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has invited the faithful to join in prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Cardinal Collins stated: "Let us all join in prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict in his grave illness...Posted: Dec-28-2022 -
Find a Church Near You This Christmas SeasonAs we journey through Advent on our way to the Christmas season, finding a local parish may be top of mind for many Catholics. Whether you find yourself in a different part of the archdiocese while visiting family or...Posted: Dec-19-2022 -
Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. Joseph WasikOn Friday, December 16, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned that Fr. Joseph Wasik, 84, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto, has been charged by Peel Police with gross indecency and indecent assault on a male (minor). The...Posted: Dec-16-2022 -
Reflection on the Role of Bishop from Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Monday, December 12, 2022, Fr. Gary Franken of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, B.C. was ordained to the episcopate and installed as the new Bishop of St. Paul, Alberta. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the homily at...Posted: Dec-14-2022 -
Reflections on the Papal VisitAbout Being Catholic is hosting an evening of personal reflections on the Papal Visit to Canada at St. Gregory’s Parish on Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Featuring testimony from some of the people who helped with...Posted: Dec-09-2022 -
Julia Monid - Death NoticeThe Following ParishionerRecently Entered Into Eternal Life Julia MonidApril 15, 1928 - November 27, 2022Viewing will be at Ward Funeral Home "Weston Chapel" onTuesday, November 29, 2022 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St...Posted: Nov-28-2022 -
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 -
Teresa Borrelli - Death NoticeThe Following ParishionerRecently Entered Into Eternal Life Teresa Borrelli21-Feb-1938 - 24-Nov-2022Viewing will be at Glendale Funeral Home onWednesday, November 30, 2022 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMFuneral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist onThursday...Posted: Nov-27-2022
