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Pope Francis Announces the Names of 21 New CardinalsOn Sunday, July 9, 2023, Pope Francis announced plans to add 21 new Cardinals to serve the faithful throughout the world. The Holy Father said that he will hold a Consistory on September 30, 2023 for the appointment of the...Posted: Jul-09-2023 -
A Note from Our Pastor July 2, 2023Dear brothers and sisters, The long-awaited summer months are finally here! We who live in this four-season climate always look forward to these bright and sunny days. It is the season of outdoor living and enjoying some...Posted: Jun-29-2023 -
Pope Francis – Blessing of the Pallium for New Metropolitan Archbishops – Including Most Rev. Francis LeoOn June 29, 2023, the Holy Father welcomed 32 Metropolitan Archbishops to Rome, representing shepherds from around the world who have been appointed over the past year to care for the faithful. The Mass, held on the Feast of Sts...Posted: Jun-29-2023 -
Archbishop Leo in Rome for June 29 Mass with Pope Francis – Blessing of the Pallium for World’s Newest Shepherds - Broadcast DetailsOn Thursday, June 29, 2023, His Holiness, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. At the start of the celebration, the Holy Father will bless the pallium that will be worn by metropolitan archbishops...Posted: Jun-28-2023 -
Online Faith Formation Study Opportunity: Now also Offered in ArabicIn ongoing partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is continuing to offer a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith...Posted: Jun-23-2023 -
Synodal Working Document ReleasedThe General Secretariat of the Synod recently rereleased the Instrumentum Laboris for the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The working document, which is derived from the material collected during the phase of...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Mass & Reception for National Indigenous Peoples DayOn June 21, 2023, Archbishop Leo presided at Mass in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The celebration took place at St. Ann’s Parish, home for many years to the Native People’s Mission in the Archdiocese...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits St. Benedict Parish in EtobicokeIn his ongoing efforts to meet the faithful of the archdiocese, Archbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Benedict parish in Etobicoke to commemorate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24, 2023. Archbishop Leo had the opportunity...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Camino Portuguese Testimonial Sugrim and Gloria John.Historical Overview: In the year 40AD the Apostle James was in Spain and having difficulty converting souls to Christianity. He prayed to Mother Mary for help and guidance, and miraculously she appeared to him in Zaragosa, Spain. She instructed him...Posted: Jun-21-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate a special Mass on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Native People’s Mission, St. Ann’s Church located at 120...Posted: Jun-20-2023 -
Archbishop Leo visits St. Catherine of Siena Parish, leads Corpus Christi processionArchbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Catherine of Siena parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The parish, which is served by the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinian Fathers, indicated that it was...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Bishop Nicola De Angelis Dies at Age 84Bishop Nicola De Angelis, Bishop emeritus of Peterborough and former Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, passed away June 16 in Montefiascone, Villa Santa Margarita Hospital in Italy. He was 84. The late bishop’s funeral took place this past Saturday...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Homily on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusArchbishop Leo celebrated the Daily TV Mass today, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus. Text and link to the video of his homily can be found below: Praise be Jesus Christ! Brothers and sisters, in our...Posted: Jun-16-2023 -
Father’s Day Prayer & A Note from Our Pastor June 18, 2023Father’s Day Prayer God our Father, You govern and protect your people and shepherd them with a father’s love. You place a father in a family as a sign of your love, care and constant protection...Posted: Jun-14-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Lake House Palliative Care CentreIn recent days, Archbishop Leo had the opportunity to visit and bless the Lake House Palliative Care Centre, one of the newest and most transformative palliative care facilities in Canada. The new centre will provide compassionate care for both patients...Posted: Jun-08-2023 -
The Eucharist is everything“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” John 6:51 The Eucharist...Posted: Jun-07-2023 -
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Crucifix: THE Christian symbols of love, welcoming and compassionJune 1, 2023 My dear Brothers & Sisters in Jesus’ Sacred Heart, It is a well-known and well-founded tradition that in our Catholic devotional life, each month of the calendar year focuses on a special devotion. For...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
Reflection for the Feast of The Holy TrinityOn the Sunday following Pentecost, we are invited to give some thought to what we believe about God. We acknowledge that God is revealed to us in God’s relationship with the Son and Holy Spirit. A...Posted: May-31-2023 -
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchBeginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...Posted: May-29-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Carmelite Sisters, Parishioners in MississaugaAs part of his ongoing travels throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, visiting, celebrating and getting to know the rich diversity of our archdiocesan family, Archbishop Francis Leo recently had the opportunity to meet with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters who...Posted: May-25-2023
