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From the Pastor's Desk November 17, 2024Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and forever. The Gospel reading plays a crucial role in the Mass, particularly during the Liturgy of the Word, where it is seen as the high point of the celebration. It is not just a...Posted: Nov-13-2024 -
From the Pastor's Desk October 20, 2024Dear friends in the Lord, The Liturgy of the Word during Mass is such a beautiful and essential part of our worship experience. It’s like a spiritual feast where we gather around the table of God’s...Posted: Oct-19-2024
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From the pastor’s desk September 29, 2024Dear friends in the Lord, As we embrace the beauty of this approaching fall, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. As we gather to celebrate the Holy Mass, I invite each of you to take a moment...Posted: Sep-25-2024
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Jesus: Who is He to you? September 15, 2024There are two major questions in life: who is Jesus and who are you? When you answer the question “Who are you?” it will reveal a lot about how you see yourself...Posted: Sep-11-2024
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5 Tips in Riding the Back to School MomentumThe beginning of autumn evokes feelings of excitement, anticipation and new beginnings! There is a shift in the air. Can you feel it? A crispness in the air suggests the end of summer is just around the corner. It is...Posted: Aug-23-2024 -
Catechist Formation Program Holds Closing Retreat in ScarboroughOn June 22, 2024, participants of the 2023-24 Archdiocese of Toronto Catechist Formation Program (ACFP) gathered at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Scarborough for their closing retreat. The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass...Posted: Jul-09-2024 -
New Cycle of University of Dayton Formation Courses AvailableAs part of an ongoing partnership with University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to inform you that a new cycle of online courses offered by the university's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation...Posted: Jun-10-2024 -
With A Grateful Heart…June 9, 2024"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" (Psalm 107:1) The Psalmist’s thoughts fill my heart as my books are packed & clothes are getting folded together, to continue...Posted: Jun-05-2024
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The Essence of the Most Holy May 26, 2024Of all the great feasts we celebrate within the Church throughout the year, today’s Solemnity presents us with a Mystery that is so deep and transcendent that our eternity will be spent in perpetual contemplation. The Trinity, the...Posted: May-23-2024 -
Archbishop Leo visits St. Michael's Catholic School during Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week is celebrated in all Catholic school boards during the first week of May each year. The theme for 2024 is “We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members, one of...Posted: May-10-2024 -
Fellowship program for young Catholic professionals launching in Archdiocese of TorontoPosted: Apr-25-2024To celebrate the launch of the Lumen Gentium Forum, a program of CAAP-Canada in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto hosted by the Newman Centre, program coordinators Brendan Steven and Robin D’Souza took time to explain the... -
Apart From Me You Can Do Nothing April 28, 2024A Dangerous Mindset. The operative pronoun is “I.” We get caught up with ourselves. We are focused on our own achievements. We think we have accomplished so much. We are led to believe that...Posted: Apr-25-2024 -
Ordinandi Youth Event Highlights the Joy of Priesthood and Religious LifeThe 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. 850 youth from school boards across the archdiocese came together to pray, reflect and learn about the vocation stories of the 2024 ordinandi class and Sister Beata Victoria from...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
When we throw ourselves into Jesus’ arms, we always win!Posted: Mar-21-2024The 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. The following is a reflection on the day written by DPCDSB student Kierra who was in attendance. My name is Kierra and I’m a student at St... -
A Gospel Reflection: John 12: 20-33 March 17, 2024Following his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus predicted his suffering, death, and Resurrection and prepared his disciples to believe in the salvation that his death would accomplish. Using the metaphor of the grain of wheat, Jesus presented the idea that...Posted: Mar-13-2024 -
Let’s Talk About That Time Jesus Overturned the TablesI have seen several people recently, when speaking about the injustices happening in our world, justify violence by pointing to Jesus overturning the tables in the temple in comparison. I would like to point out a few things. First and...Posted: Feb-28-2024
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IN THE WILDERNESS February 18, 2024Reflecting on Mark 1: 12-15 Seeing Jesus tempted here helps us to understand his full humanity. God made God suffer so that we could relate to Him. Each of us struggles with temptation daily, and it is standard to...Posted: Feb-16-2024 -
University of Dayton Formation Courses AvailableAs part of an ongoing partnership with University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to inform you that a new cycle of online courses offered by the university's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is...Posted: Feb-15-2024 -
Registration Open for New Cycle of Formation CoursesIn 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...Posted: Dec-19-2023 -
Christ is King! November 26, 2023As King, Jesus desires to lead every aspect of our lives and lead us in all things. He desires to become the absolute ruler and monarch of our souls. He wants us to come to Him for everything and to...Posted: Nov-22-2023
