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Cardinal Leo's Message for the Archdiocesan Day for Palliative CareMessage for the Archdiocesan Day for Palliative Care24-25 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the occasion of our annual Archdiocesan Day for Palliative Care, it is significant that this observance...Posted: Oct-20-2026 -
Vatican Publishes “A Journey of Hope” on Interreligious DialogueThe Holy See has published A Journey of Hope: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of the Conciliar Declaration Nostra aetate, reflecting on the Church’s relationships with people of other religious traditions. Prepared jointly...Posted: Oct-20-2026 -
CARDINAL LEO INVITES PRAYERS FOR POPE LEO XIVO Mary, Mother of the Church and Health of the sick, we turn to you with love and devotion as we ask for your powerful intercession for Pope Leo XIV. You are our mother, our companion and our confidante. You...Posted: Oct-15-2026 -
Canada’s Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers for the Holy FatherThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the faithful across Canada and throughout the world in praying for the swift and complete recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on 13 October 2026. The CCCB President, the...Posted: Oct-14-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Encourages Catholics to Participate in October 26 Municipal ElectionsAhead of municipal elections on Monday, October 26, 2026, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has released a short video, encouraging Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto to learn more about the candidates, prayerfully form their conscience and cast...Posted: Oct-13-2026 -
Vatican Message for World Mental Health DayThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops shared the following communication, received from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day (10 October 2026). Ottawa — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomes the...Posted: Oct-10-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for ThanksgivingMessage for Thanksgiving12 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you in anticipation of Thanksgiving, often associated with family gatherings, the...Posted: Oct-09-2026
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Happy Thanksgiving! 28th Sunday Ordinary Time October 11, 2026As we gather with family and friends, may we give thanks to God for his many blessings and remember those who may be alone or in need. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Thanksgiving. Fr. Marc...Posted: Oct-07-2026
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Bill C-218 Vote on October 7 - Cardinal Leo Asks MPs to Support Private Members’ BillCanadian Members of Parliament are scheduled to vote on Bill C-218 at second reading on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The bill would prevent Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) from being provided when mental illness is the sole underlying medical...Posted: Oct-05-2026 -
27th Sunday Ordinary Time October 4, 2026Dear Parishioners, In this Sunday’s Gospel, the apostles ask Jesus, “Increase our faith.” It is a prayer I suspect many of us have made. We may wish for a faith that feels stronger or more certain...Posted: Sep-30-2026
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Two Men Ordained to the Transitional DiaconateOn Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of two seminarians during the 10 a.m. Mass, presided by the Most Reverend Robert Kasun, C.S.B., Auxiliary...Posted: Sep-30-2026 -
Archdiocese Honours Saint Michael Award RecipientsOn September 27, 2026, more than 1,000 members of the Catholic community gathered at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for a celebration marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The liturgy...Posted: Sep-30-2026 -
CARDINAL FRANK LEO’S MESSAGE FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | SEPTEMBER 29THMy Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I write to you today in anticipation of our Solemnity of St. Michael the Archangel, the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Readings for...Posted: Sep-24-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund18 September 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, Thank you for all that you continue to do to strengthen the Kingdom of God in our archdiocese. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved...Posted: Sep-23-2026
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HOMILY OF HIS EMINENCE FRANK CARDINAL LEO | Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto | Stewardship Sunday | September 20, 2026My Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Praised be Jesus Christ. Today is Stewardship Sunday which is observed annually across the Archdiocese of Toronto on the third Sunday of September. The parable which our blessed Lord taught, at first...Posted: Sep-16-2026
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Cardinal Leo's Message on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the ArchangelMessage on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel27 September 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you today in anticipation...Posted: Sep-15-2026
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Prayers and Birthday Greetings for Pope Leo XIVThe Archdiocese of Toronto extends our prayers and best wishes as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026. We give thanks for the Holy Father’s faithful leadership, his devoted service to the Church and...Posted: Sep-14-2026 -
BUT WHY SHOULD WE FORGIVE? September 13, 2026We could talk about the psychological reasons: resentment and unforgiveness are poisonous to us, and holding onto anger often punishes us as much as anyone else. Those things are true and important. But there is a deeper reason. Can you...Posted: Sep-09-2026
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Rev. Frank McDevitt “Chaplain of His Holiness”On September 4, 2026, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, shared the news below announcing a special appointment for a well-known archdiocesan priest. I am pleased to share the joyful news that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend...Posted: Sep-04-2026 -
23rd Sunday Ordinary Time September 6, 2026Dear Parishioners, As summer draws to a close and a new school year begins, the life of our parish also starts to gather momentum once again. Children and young people return to school, families settle back into familiar routines, and...Posted: Sep-02-2026
