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The Easter Vigil - Christ is RisenIt begins with the blessing of the Easter Fire and from it the Pascal Candle, which is then brought into the darkened church. The Exultet, the great hymn of light, is sung. The Easter Vigil Mass is the service that...Posted: Mar-31-2024 -
CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED! March 31, 2024Our Lord has risen, He has overcome death and He has opened the gates of Heaven to all who believe! What a Glorious Day We Celebrate! The Resurrection of Christ was a real historical event. But it is also an...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Good Friday - the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Holy Thursday - The Last Supper at MassThe central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. This event is celebrated at every Mass, as part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but it is specially commemorated on Holy Thursday. Except...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto Gather for the Chrism MassThe annual Chrism Mass, at which Archbishop Francis Leo presides, typically takes place on the Tuesday of Holy Week. The Mass brings together hundreds of priests from throughout the archdiocese and provides them the opportunity to renew their priestly vows...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates with the Faithful during Palm SundayArchbishop Leo celebrated Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica with a full congregation. Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our LordOn March 22, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, issued the following letter and accompanying resources to the Catholic community across the archdiocese. Resources referenced within the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. ...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion March 24, 2024Holy Thursday Pope Benedict XVI Teaching on the Priesthood “The faithful expect only one thing from priests: that they be specialists in promoting the encounter between man and God. The Priest is not asked to be an expert...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Love is in the Air: 12,000 Years of Marriage Under One RoofWith St. Valentine’s Day just around the corner, more than 300 couples with a collective 12,000 years of marriage will gather this Sunday to celebrate milestone anniversaries at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto...Posted: Feb-09-2024 -
Giving Up or Growing Up?“What are you giving up for lent?” Is a habitual question Christians encounter during the season of Lent! Now I ask you: “Really, what are you going to give up this time? Or do you want to...Posted: Feb-07-2024 -
Be Quiet and Come Out of Him!”What does Mark 1:25 Mean? One of the miracles Jesus performs to authenticate His message is knowing what He could not, by natural means, know (John 4:28–30). Demons also know truths about the spiritual world that...Posted: Jan-24-2024 -
Solemnity The Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Mother of GodMy Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we stand on the threshold of a new year, my heart is filled with immense gratitude for each one of you who make our parish a vibrant community of faith, love, and hope. Your...Posted: Dec-26-2023 -
Merry Christmas December 25, 2023My 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...Posted: Dec-22-2023 -
The Story Behind the Pink Advent CandleAs 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...Posted: Dec-12-2023 -
Second Sunday of Advent december 10, 2023The 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...Posted: Dec-06-2023 -
Red Wednesday: For Persecuted Christians WorldwideFor almost ten years now, Red Wednesday has been a must-attend international event for a growing number of Christians around the world. "Not only do our national offices raise awareness among Catholics, as well as the benefactors and friends...Posted: Nov-10-2023 -
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A Note from our Pastor November 5, 2023Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter the month of November, our hearts turn to the sacred and solemn duty of remembering all the faithful departed. In this holy season, we reflect upon the beauty of eternal life...Posted: Nov-01-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Makes Pastoral Visits to St. Francis Table, St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth ParishesArchbishop Francis Leo continued his travels across the archdiocese to meet the faithful with recent trips to Thornhill and around the City of Toronto. His Grace met up with the Franciscans in Parkdale, celebrated an anniversary in Thornhill and helped...Posted: Oct-03-2023 -
Sunday, September 24 is World Day of Migrants and RefugeesThis upcoming Sunday, September 24, is the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This year’s theme as chosen by Pope Francis is, “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.” The Most Rev. Francis...Posted: Sep-21-2023
