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Archbishop Leo’s Visit to Presentation ManorOn April 15, Archbishop Francis Leo spent the day with the residents of Presentation Manor, a non-profit senior’s residence in Scarborough, Ont. Presentation Manor boasts an entirely unique feature in its residents: about half of them are...Posted: Apr-20-2023 -
Account of Disciples on Way to Emmaus a Treasure Chest of Divine TruthsToday, we hear in the Gospel, “The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread.” The account of the two disciples on the...Posted: Apr-19-2023 -
North American Bishops issue Final Document to conclude the Continental Stage of the SynodThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) together have released the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-24 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation...Posted: Apr-14-2023 -
A Note from Our Pastor April 16, 2023Dear brothers and sisters, Greetings from India. I trust that you had a great Easter filled with joy. May the resurrection of our Lord give us hope in struggles and uncertainties. I also hope that you were happy to be...Posted: Apr-12-2023
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HOME COMING ...Finally, we are back home… after three weeks of homelessness we are back to our church! As the American presbyterian minister and theologian, Frederick Buechner reflects: “For some people going to Church is going home. In a very...Posted: Apr-04-2023 -
Vatican issues statement repudiating concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, Canadian Bishops RespondThe Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development have issued a Joint Statement addressing the concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, including the question of certain papal bulls of the...Posted: Mar-30-2023 -
Good Friday Procession Ends Pandemic HiatusFr. Massimo Buttigieg, Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, reflects on the joy of being able to welcome back Toronto’s Good Friday Procession in Little Italy. 1. What does it mean for the Catholic community to once...Posted: Mar-29-2023 -
Walking Together in Pursuit of Healing and ReconciliationJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple, reflect on healing and repentance in light of the 2022 papal visit, Pope Francis’ ‘Pilgrimage of Penance.’ Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...Posted: Mar-28-2023 -
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR March 26, 2023My dear brother and sisters, As we struggle through this process of constant shifts and changes, a few thoughts have come to me these days. The first imagery was regarding the moving of the sacred altar and crucifix from the...Posted: Mar-22-2023 -
A note from Our Pastor March 19, 2023My Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we continue to celebrate Holy Mass in the St. Francis Xavier High School cafeteria, I am aware that we may experience mixed feelings throughout this process. Feelings such as nostalgia and anxiety may arise...Posted: Mar-15-2023
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A Note from our Pastor March 12, 2023My dear brothers and sisters, I am deeply moved by the excitement and enthusiasm expressed by our parishioners regarding our Altar and Sanctuary renovation. Almost a hundred people turned up for the moving and clearing of the sanctuary and setting...Posted: Mar-08-2023
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Breaking Barriers: Supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing CommunityFor those who are Deaf and hard of hearing, isolation and communication barriers did not just emerge during the pandemic. These individuals are often excluded from their communities as they face stigma and discrimination. On Wednesday, March 8 at...Posted: Mar-08-2023 -
Path to Priesthood: Ordinandi Dinner 2023The 33rd annual Ordinandi Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 9 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton. This year’s dinner, organized by local Serra International clubs, will see eight transitional deacons sharing...Posted: Mar-08-2023 -
A Note from Our Pastor Mar 5, 2023My dear brothers and sisters, As we have completed a joyful Lenten retreat, I am going to seek your gracious prayers and support for another important intention for our parish. We are so blessed with a most spacious church in...Posted: Mar-02-2023
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Installation of Archbishop Francis Leo to take place Saturday, March 25Bishop Francis Leo of Montreal will be installed as the next Archbishop of Toronto during a special Mass and ceremony to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael...Posted: Feb-16-2023 -
The Christian Origins of St. Valentine’s DayDr. Cynthia Cameron is Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair in Religious Education at the Faculty of Theology. Below, she shares a snapshot of the religious beginnings of Valentine’s Day. 1. What...Posted: Feb-13-2023 -
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of TorontoAuxiliary Bishop of Montreal named 13th Archbishop of Toronto, resignation of Cardinal Thomas Collins accepted by Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 13th Archbishop of Toronto. The...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Greetings Message to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto from Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo11 February 2023, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. I am reaching out to you all to convey my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of my appointment by the Holy Father to...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Journey Home Hospice Launches to Provide End-of-Life Care for People Experiencing HomelessnessLiving on the street is hard. Dying there is even harder. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) and Saint Elizabeth Health Care (SE Health) joined His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on February 6, 2023 in downtown Toronto as...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada: Aligning Personal Lives and Professional PracticeHelen McGee is the President of the National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada. As we approach World Day of the Sick on Sunday, February 11, she reflects on the special vocation of nurses and how the organization helps to foster...Posted: Feb-09-2023
