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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s Call for PeaceThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following reflection on the Holy Father's call for peace, human dignity and moral responsibility in public life. In light of recent public commentary surrounding the Holy Father’s appeals...Posted: Apr-16-2026 -
Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia MartyrsStatement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia Martyrs Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate (official...Posted: Apr-14-2026 -
Handicraft Holy Land ChristiansOn the weekend of April 25-26, we will welcome our special guest Sebastien Cardinal representing "Handicraft Holy Land Christians", who after all the masses will briefly address the issues and concerns regarding the Christian presence in the Holy Land...Posted: Apr-08-2026 -
Easter Sunday April 5, 2026Dear Parishioners, Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Easter is the heart of our faith—the moment when darkness gives way to light, when fear is overcome by hope, and when life triumphs over death. The empty tomb reminds us that...Posted: Apr-04-2026
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Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMessage for Easter5 April 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Easter Message 2026 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Happy and Holy Easter to you. Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest joy ever...Posted: Apr-04-2026 -
Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental YearIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday of Holy Week to celebrate the Chrism Mass. During this solemn liturgy, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens...Posted: Apr-01-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Writes to Canadian Senators re: Bill C-9 – Religious FreedomOn March 25, 2026, Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act, passed third reading in the House of Commons by a vote of 188 to 144. The legislation has now been sent to the Senate for final review and...Posted: Mar-27-2026
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Cardinal Leo's Holy Thursday Message to PriestsAs part of our Holy Week prayers and reflection, Cardinal Frank Leo has shared his annual Holy Thursday message with priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper (also referred to as the Lord’s...Posted: Mar-26-2026
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Clergy Changes 2026We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...Posted: Mar-25-2026 -
36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner – A Record Gathering Celebrates Four ‘Yeses’ to God’s CallA record 1,900 guests filled the Pearson Convention Centre for the 36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner, an evening marked by joy, gratitude, and powerful witness as four men preparing for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto shared how they each...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
HOLY WEEK MADE PRESENT TODAY March 29, 2026Holy Week begins. What an important week that we begin to commemorate today. The Scripture passage above comes from the Gospel that is read at the beginning of Mass to commemorate Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem for the fulfillment of...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
900 Youth Gather from Across the Archdiocese for the Annual Ordinandi Youth EventNearly 900 young people representing school boards from across the Archdiocese came together at the Pearson Convention Centre for the Annual Ordinandi Youth Event—an inspiring day dedicated to faith, vocation, and discernment. The event featured a dynamic program...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
Annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaHis Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, presided at the annual Mass of Saint Patrick on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, where he warmly welcomed members of the Irish community from across...Posted: Mar-20-2026 -
Holy Name Parish in Toronto Celebrates 100th Anniversary of its DedicationOn Saturday, March 14th, Holy Name Parish in Toronto celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of its church building. The community joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, who celebrated the Mass of Laetare Sunday. Providentially, March 14th, 1926...Posted: Mar-20-2026 -
50 Years of Your Faith in Action Through ShareLifeOn March 19, 1976, Archbishop Philip Pocock made a Declaration on Behalf of Life — a defining moment that led to the establishment of ShareLife. At a time when the dignity of human life was being challenged, he spoke with...Posted: Mar-19-2026 -
SAINT TURIBIUS OF MOGROVEJO (1538-1606) Feast: March 23rdSaint Turibius of Mogrovejo was a brilliant lawyer, scholar, and professor. When the archdiocese of Lima, Peru, needed a new bishop, Turibius was chosen to fill the position. Even though he was a layman, he possessed the holiness and personal...Posted: Mar-17-2026 -
SAINT JOSEPH HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FEAST DAY: MARCH 19thThe Bible pays Saint Joseph the highest compliment: he was a “just” man. The quality meant a lot more than faithfulness in paying debts. When the Bible speaks of God “justifying” someone, it means that God...Posted: Mar-11-2026 -
EPISCOPAL VISITATION: on Friday, March 13, and continuing through Saturday and SundayDear Parishioners, It is with great joy that I inform you that we will be welcoming Bishop Ivan Camilleri to St. Francis Xavier Parish for an Episcopal Visitation beginning on Friday, March 13, and continuing through Saturday and Sunday. An...Posted: Mar-03-2026 -
SAINTS PERPETUA & FELICITY | Feast Day March 7thSt. Perpetua kept a diary during her last days, while she awaited her execution. Her diary, along with an eyewitness’s account of her death, is one of the oldest, most reliable histories of a martyr’s sufferings...Posted: Feb-25-2026
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In Gratitude for Years of Faithful ServiceOn Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration, honouring employees who have demonstrated long-standing commitment and dedicated service to the Archdiocese. This year, we celebrated those who reached significant milestones...Posted: Feb-24-2026
