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BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD May 11, 2025A journey of hope This interplay of hope and patience makes us see clearly that the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides...Posted: May-08-2025 -
BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD TO ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER MAY HOPE FILL YOUR HEARTS May 4, 2025Saint Paul is a realist. He knows that life has its joys and sorrows, that love is tested amid trials, and that hope can falter in the face of suffering. Even so, he can write: “We boast in our...Posted: Apr-29-2025
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Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope FrancisO God, faithful rewarder of souls, grant that your departed servant Pope Francis, whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven the mysteries of your grace and...Posted: Apr-22-2025 -
Easter Sunday – He is Risen!Easter Sunday is more than just a celebration of an event that happened two thousand years ago. It is an invitation to experience a personal resurrection, to allow the light of Christ to penetrate the darkness within us, and to...Posted: Apr-20-2025 -
The Easter Vigil – From Darkness to LightThe Easter Vigil, held on Holy Saturday evening, is a profound and rich liturgy, moving us from the darkness to light, from death to life. This night is a powerful reminder of God's enduring promise of liberation and the...Posted: Apr-20-2025 -
Christ has Risen, He has Risen Indeed April 20, 2025BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD TO ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER MAY HOPE FILL YOUR HEARTS “Since we are justified through faith, we...Posted: Apr-19-2025 -
Good Friday – Passion of Our LordOn Friday, April 18, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at the 3 p.m. Good Friday service at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Considered the holiest day of the year for Christians worldwide, Good Friday recounts...Posted: Apr-18-2025 -
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s SupperFrank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at Holy Thursday Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, the three day period that commemorates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of...Posted: Apr-17-2025 -
More than 450 Priests Gather for Annual Chrism MassOn Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. This prayerful moment during Holy Week brought together more than 450 priests serving in the Archdiocese...Posted: Apr-16-2025 -
BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS - BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD April 13, 2025SPES NON CONFUNDIT. “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5). In the spirit of hope, the Apostle Paul addressed these words of encouragement to the Christian community of Rome. Hope is also the central message of the coming...Posted: Apr-09-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk April 6, 2025Dear Parishioners I am pleased to announce that, beginning on Mother’s Day, May 11th, 2025, we will introduce a 7:00 PM Sunday Mass, with the blessing of Bishop Ivan Camilleri. This initiative comes in response to recommendations...Posted: Apr-02-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk March 30, 2025Dear Parishioners The final blessing at Mass is a significant part of the liturgical celebration, marking the conclusion of the Eucharistic service and sending the faithful forth to live out the grace they have received. This rite is composed of...Posted: Mar-26-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 23, 2025Dear Parishioners Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist, stands as the heart of the Mass, embodying the pinnacle of our liturgical celebration. This sacred sacrament invites the faithful into a profound encounter with the very essence of Christ, allowing...Posted: Mar-19-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 16, 2025Dear Parishioners The "Lamb of God" prayer, or Agnus Dei, resonates deeply within the heart of the Catholic Mass, embodying rich theological and liturgical significance. Recited during the Communion Rite, following the breaking of the bread, this invocation serves as...Posted: Mar-12-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 9, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the words of the Second Eucharistic Prayer invites us to delve into the profound beauty of the Eucharist. At its core, the Eucharist embodies the sacrificial nature of Christ’s love. It’s not...Posted: Mar-11-2025
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Year of Jubilee Launch & Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Edward the Confessor Parish, North YorkOur final Mass to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals took place on February 25 at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York. This pilgrimage...Posted: Feb-26-2025 -
Year of Jubilee Launch and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Barnabas Parish, ScarboroughOn Wednesday, February 19, more than 1,200 Catholics from the Eastern Pastoral Region gathered at St. Barnabas Parish in Scarborough to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College...Posted: Feb-20-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 23, 2025Dear parishioners, The Institution Narrative and Consecration stand as one of the most profound moments in the Mass, a sacred encounter with the divine that transcends time and space. Here, the priest, acting in the person of Christ, recalls the...Posted: Feb-19-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 16, 2025Dear parishioners, In the sacred moment following the "Sanctus," the invocation of the Holy Spirit, known as the Epiclesis, unfolds with profound significance. As the priest extends his hands, he calls upon the divine presence: "You are indeed Holy, O...Posted: Feb-11-2025
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11,476 Years of Marriage Under One Roof – Marriage Sunday CelebrationOn February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples...Posted: Feb-11-2025
