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SAINT AGNES VIRGIN-MARTYR Feast Day: January 21stSt. Agnes of Rome was born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. Agnes was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family. Her hand in marriage was highly sought after, and she had many high ranking men...Posted: Jan-16-2026 -
Ontario Baraga Day 2026 - Mass at Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalJoin us for Baraga Day in Ontario on Sunday, January 25, 2026 for our regular Sunday English Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church, 739 Browns Line, Toronto. Following in the hall, a light...Jan-25-2026 to Jan-25-2026 (10:00 AM to 01:00 PM) -
The Baptism of the Lord Feast January 11, 2026Reflection: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a liturgical bridge that connects the Christmas season to Ordinary Time. During the Christmas season we pondered the Incarnation, Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, and Epiphany. Today, we see Jesus...Posted: Jan-08-2026 -
Pilgrims Gather for Mass to Close the Year of JubileeMore than 1,000 Catholics from throughout the archdiocese along with parishioners of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica gathered on December 28, 2025 for a Eucharistic Celebration to close the Year of Jubilee. Attendees included dozens of priests from...Posted: Dec-30-2025 -
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK January 4, 2026Dear Parishioners, On behalf of Fr. Joseph, Fr. Favin, myself, and our parish staff, thank you for the beautiful cards and generous gifts shared with us during this Christmas season. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity. May...Posted: Dec-29-2025 -
Feast of the Holy Family December 28, 2025Dear Parishioners, As we step into a brand-new year together, I offer my heartfelt wishes to each of you and your families for a Happy, Healthy, and Blessed New Year. The turning of the calendar invites us to pause...Posted: Dec-26-2025 -
Celebrating the Schoenstatt Marian Movement in TorontoOn Dec. 18, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo paid an apostolic visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish – a time marked by prayer, reflection and deep spiritual significance for the parish community. His Eminence presided over the monthly Covenant...Posted: Dec-22-2025 -
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025Dear Parishioners, As we gather in the light and joy of Christmas, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes to each one of you and your families. The birth of Jesus reminds us that god’s love is close...Posted: Dec-15-2025 -
SAINT PETER CANISIUS’ STORY FEAST DAY: DECEMBER 21stThe energetic life of Peter Canisius should demolish any stereotypes we may have of the life of a saint as dull or routine. Peter lived his 76 years at a pace which must be considered heroic, even in our time...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Invitation to the Closing Mass for the Year of the Jubilee - December 28, 2025 at 5:00PMDear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. I am reaching out to you as we immerse ourselves in the Advent journey culminating in the celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Lord...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Feast Day: December 12, 2025FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW REFLECTION IN MARY’S EYES When put under a microscope, scientists discovered that light is reflected in Mary’s eyes in the exact same way as in a living human eye. Not only...Posted: Dec-02-2025 -
PASTOR’S MESSAGE ON THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER | DECEMBER 3RDDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach the feast day of our beloved patron, St. Francis Xavier, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the beautiful parish community we share. This feast is always...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
ST. ANDREW DUNG LAC & COMPANIONS FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 24thToday marks the Memorial of the Martyrs of Vietnam often referred to as the Memorial of Andrew Dung Lac and Companions. This is an interesting memorial in that the number of martyrs commemorated include about 117 names of known martyrs...Posted: Nov-19-2025 -
ST. CECILIA: THE MELODIOUS MARTYR November 16, 2025Feast Day November 22nd Her Patronage: St. Cecilia is renowned as the patron saint of musicians, poets, and all who appreciate the power of music. Her association with music arose from the legend of her steadfast faith and martyrdom. According...Posted: Nov-12-2025
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COMMEMORATING ALL SOULS November 2, 2025The Church, in her wisdom and holiness, has taught clearly through the centuries that when a person passes from this world to the next while still attached to less serious sin, they need to be fully purified in order to...Posted: Oct-29-2025 -
THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: October 26, 2025Those who have gone before us and now share in the glories of Heaven, in the Beatific Vision, are not gone. Sure, we do not see them and we cannot necessarily hear them speak to us in the physical...Posted: Oct-22-2025 -
Merciful Justice October 19, 2025Source: https://catholicgentleman.com (an excerpt) The traditional definition of justice is rendering to each his rightful due. Thus, in a human legal framework, if you commit a specific crime, you are “owed” a specific punishment. For example...Posted: Oct-15-2025 -
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY Feast Day October 7thThe story of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary focuses on the intercessory power of Mary. It shows that when Christians are in danger, they can go to Mary. And when an individual is in pain, discouraged, or...Posted: Oct-01-2025 -
MESSAGE ON THE SOLEMNITY OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 29 SEPTEMBER 2025HIS EMINENCE FRANK CARDINAL LEO During this Jubilee Holy Year we are encouraged to engage in pilgrimages, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and works of mercy, charity and justice. The feast of St. Michael is a natural waypoint for all three...Posted: Sep-24-2025 -
Close to 4,000 Join Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ ShrineClose to 4,000 Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond came together on August 24, 2025 at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario for our Year of Jubilee pilgrimage. Many pilgrims started the day as early as...Posted: Aug-25-2025
