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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 -
Trusting in God’s Plan: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic AcademyOn Nov. 24, the Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community in Richmond Hill, Ont., and the York Catholic District School Board welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo to the Our Lady Queen of the World Parish for...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Young Adults Gather for Spiritual Renewal on 40th World Youth DayFrom Nov. 21 to 23, the Office of Catholic Youth hosted RENEW Toronto, its largest annual gathering for young Catholic adults. Held on the same weekend as the 40th World Youth Day and the Feast of Christ the King, 700...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Praying for Unity: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18–25, 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical celebration that happens annually from January 18 to 25. For over a century during that week, Christians from all over the world have been praying for healing, reconciliation and the...Posted: Nov-24-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for AdventMessage for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you in anticipation of the upcoming season of Advent, a blessed time of waiting, expectation, and preparation for the...Posted: Nov-20-2025 -
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 -
Fostering Dialogue at the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer BreakfastOn Nov. 4, the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer Breakfast brought together a diverse group of faith leaders including Christian ministers, priests, a Muslim imam and Buddhist monks. Among the attendees was Fr. Edwin Gonsalves, Rector of St. Michael...Posted: Nov-18-2025 -
Faith and Fitness Initiative Expands to Volleyball TournamentOn Nov. 7, young adults gathered at St. Gregory’s Parish in Oshawa for a new Faith and Fitness event centred around volleyball. From hiking and rock climbing to Muay Thai and now volleyball, Faith and Fitness, an initiative...Posted: Nov-17-2025 -
A Celebration of Faith: St. Helen’s Parish Marks 150 YearsOn Nov. 9, the parishioners of St. Helen’s Parish braved the season’s first snowfall to attend a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating 150 years of faith. The bilingual Eucharistic celebration, in English and Portuguese, was presided...Posted: Nov-17-2025 -
Cardinal Frank Leo Takes Possession of Titular Church in RomeOn Saturday, November 15, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will take possession of his titular church in Rome. Cardinal Leo's titular church is the parish of Santa Maria della Salute in Primavalle. His Eminence will celebrate...Posted: Nov-14-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Youth DayMessage for World Youth Day23 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, especially the Youth of the Archdiocese of Toronto, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to...Posted: Nov-14-2025
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Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to RomeMore than 100 pilgrims representing dozens of parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto have traveled to Rome for a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage, November 10-17, under the leadership and spiritual direction of Cardinal Frank Leo and Archdiocesan Year of Jubilee...Posted: Nov-13-2025 -
Celebrating Catholic Theological Education at Regis St. Michael’s ConvocationOn Nov. 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo attended the inaugural joint convocation of the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology at St. Basil’s Church in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of St. Michael...Posted: Nov-13-2025 -
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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Campus Ministry Students Visit the Martyrs’ Shrine as Pilgrims of HopeOn Sept. 27, more than 100 students from the Catholic campus ministries throughout the Archdiocese journeyed to the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland for their annual inter-chaplaincy walking pilgrimage. This year’s event had special significance because...Posted: Nov-12-2025 -
Building Up the FaithIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 15/16), here's a look at how Msgr. Michael Busch's vocation of bringing to life beautiful churches helps to inspire faith. ...Posted: Nov-12-2025 -
Salt + Light Media Premieres “FIAT: The Making of a Cardinal”In close collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto, Salt + Light Media hosted the premiere of its new short documentary FIAT: The Making of a Cardinal on Oct. 30 at the Centre for the Arts, St. Michael’s College School...Posted: Nov-07-2025 -
1,500 Gather for 46th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerOn Nov. 5, 1,500 guests came together at Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ont., for the 46th annual Cardinal’s Dinner. Over the years, the dinner has raised $7 million for local charities not fully funded by traditional...Posted: Nov-06-2025 -
Celebrating Faith Formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary ConvocationOn Nov. 3, St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto celebrated its annual convocation, marking the academic achievements of seminarians in their formation program (Bachelor of Sacred Theology and Master of Divinity) and lay students pursuing certificates, diplomas, and degrees...Posted: Nov-05-2025
