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How to Suffer WellSuffering is inescapable. The catechism cautions that our experience of suffering can "shake our faith." Many saints however, view suffering as a gift. This talk will provide practical ways of making suffering beneficial to our lives. Please bring a notepad...Jun-14-2023 to Jun-14-2023 (07:00 PM to 09:00 PM) -
Training Session for Volunteers To Support Seniors and Vulnerable People and Provide Patient AdvocacySt. Mary of Egypt Refuge is a charity located in Madoc, ON. Our goal is to The Refuge is a place where ordinary people come together in a beautiful, natural setting for respite and support.Many seniors in our community...Jul-05-2023 to Jul-06-2023 (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM) -
Women Together Day Retreat2023 Women Together RetreatSaturday June 17"The Joy of the Lord is in Your Hands"Facilitated by: Anne Hales and Questa FernandesRegistration at 8:30 amThe day will end with MassCOST: $45905-278-5229office@qoa.caJun-17-2023 to Jun-17-2023 (08:30 AM to 05:00 PM) -
Spiritus West: “Made in His Image”Calling young adult Catholics (19-35)! Don’t miss out on this chance to meet faithful fellows and get the real answers on our God-given sexuality. Genicia Dabu is presenting on Theology of the Body. Time will follow for...Jun-21-2023 to Jun-21-2023 (06:30 PM to 09:30 PM) -
Webinar: Patient Change, Slow Influence: The Model of the Rabbis of Late AntiquityONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISMThis webinar is part of the summer series, “The Dynamics of Change”. In this session, Dr. David Kraemer (Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian...Jun-26-2023 to Jun-26-2023 (01:00 PM to 02:30 PM) -
Webinar: God: Growing in Understanding and LovingONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISMThis webinar is part of a summer series, “The Dynamics of Change”. In session, Dr. Alan Cooper (Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies at...Jun-12-2023 to Jun-12-2023 (01:00 PM to 02:30 PM) -
Seeking the Sacred HeartJoin us on Friday, June 16th at 7 p.m. with Fr. Marijan Sisko. We will be reflecting on the nature of the Sacred Heart, and how we can have a sacred heart. We will self-reflect on what we...Jun-16-2023 to Jun-16-2023 (07:00 PM to 09:00 PM) -
A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Reflections on Jesus’ AscensionOn the feast of the Ascension, we are called to rejoice both in Jesus’ victory over sin and death and in the glorious life that he has secured for us. We pray that we would experience the new life...Posted: May-17-2023 -
Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
Invitation to Prayer“Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness” (Psalm 51: 3) Reflection: Lent is not a time to sit idle and wait for God to act. It is a time of spiritual urgency. The prophet Joel exclaims...Posted: Feb-22-2023 -
Seven Things to Know about Ash WednesdayMichelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday. 1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...Posted: Feb-21-2023 -
Advent – A Time of Liturgical RenewalAs we make our Christmas preparations, plan holiday activities and catch up with old friends, our hearts are filled with memories of the past and our minds draft fresh resolutions for the future. We anticipate. We are hopeful. We feel...Posted: Dec-19-2022 -
Travelling Mary and St. Joseph: A Catholic Alternative to Elf on the ShelfKasia Ryba is a Catholic wife and mother who belongs to her local Catholic Moms Group. She has been a speaker at ‘Calling All Girls: An Evening for Mothers and Daughters’ and has spoken on Midday Moms, a...Posted: Dec-07-2022
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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 -
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 -
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
