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Sunday of the Word of God
The “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...
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Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now Open
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...
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Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi Dinner
We are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...
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Steubenville Conferences
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
With over 40 years or conferences, Steubenville Conferences by Franciscan University of Steubenville is yet again hosting a youth conference this summer! The main campus conference we will be attending is held from June 28th...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...
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Prayer for the Silver Jubilee
Heavenly Father.
As we celebrate the silver jubilee of our parish church, we thank you for all the blessings that we have received over the years. We are grateful for all the founding members and those who have been instrumental...
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Pastoral Letter from the Most Rev. Francis Leo
On January 1, 2024, the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, the Most Rev. Francis Leo released a Pastoral Letter, "Seeking the Kingdom of God Above and Beyond All Other Things."
The letter is directed to the People of...
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Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo
Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo
Praised be Jesus Christ.
My dear brothers and sisters,
I wish to bring warm Christmas greetings to all of you and your families as faithful Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. This is...
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Merry Christmas December 25, 2023
My Dear Brothers and sisters,
Throughout this Christmas season, mediated on the following words from Luke’s Gospel. They exemplify the true meaning and glory of Christmas. Remember that it is a season of true Christian Joy. Open...
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Registration Open for New Cycle of Formation Courses
In partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is once again offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at...
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The Story Behind the Pink Advent Candle
As the commercial world is already saturated with red and green, it’s easy to lose sight of the true colors of the season–the Advent season. This week the color pink represents joy. It turns out, the...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Hanukkah
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As Catholic Christians, we are in the midst of our Advent celebrations, the solemn and sacred preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour, on Christmas Day...
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Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” Gala
Last month, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to attend Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” dinner at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ont.
The event, a fundraiser for the 24...
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Second Sunday of Advent december 10, 2023
The light of the moon will be like that of the sun and the light of the sun will be seven times greater (like the light of seven days). On the day the Lord binds up the wounds of His...