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A Note from our Pastor February 4, 2024My dear brothers and sisters, I am so grateful to the Lord for allowing us to be part of this Jubilee Year. I thank His Excellency Bishop Ivan Camilleri, for celebrating the inaugural Mass of the Jubilee year on Saturday...Posted: Jan-31-2024 -
Message from Archbishop Leo on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeMessage of Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life 2 February 2024 My dear Brothers and Sisters in Consecrated Life, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. With the liturgical feast...Posted: Jan-29-2024 -
Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letter on Use of Social MediaThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace has released a Pastoral Letter on the use of social media entitled: “Let Your Speech Always Be Gracious.” The release of the letter on January 24...Posted: Jan-25-2024 -
Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are...Posted: Jan-21-2024 -
Sunday of the Word of GodThe “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...Posted: Jan-21-2024 -
Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now OpenCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...Posted: Jan-19-2024 -
Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi DinnerWe are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...Posted: Jan-18-2024 -
Steubenville ConferencesDear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), With over 40 years or conferences, Steubenville Conferences by Franciscan University of Steubenville is yet again hosting a youth conference this summer! The main campus conference we will be attending is held from June 28th...Posted: Jan-17-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Bishops; Makes Several Visits Throughout the ArchdioceseMeeting with Bishops The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, along with several other clergy from the Archdiocese had the opportunity to meet with Bishop Andriy Peshko, the Ukrainian Orthodox Bishop of the Eastern Eparchy as well as...Posted: Jan-16-2024 -
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...Posted: Jan-15-2024 -
Prayer for the Silver JubileeHeavenly Father. As we celebrate the silver jubilee of our parish church, we thank you for all the blessings that we have received over the years. We are grateful for all the founding members and those who have been instrumental...Posted: Jan-08-2024 -
Pastoral Letter form the Most Rev. Francis Leo (January 1, 2024)“Seek The Kingdome of God Above and Beyond All Other Things” Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus through Mary reign in your hearts At the beginning of this New Year, I thought it opportune to write to...Posted: Jan-03-2024 -
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 -
St. Francis Xavier Church Jubilee Year 2024St. Francis Xavier Church Jubilee Year 2024Posted: Dec-16-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Allocates over $2.7 Million to Support Eight Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation ProjectsOn this National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced the allocation of more than $2.7 million to fund 8 different projects that will assist in the healing and reconciliation journey with First...Posted: Dec-12-2023 -
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga Silver Jubilee LOGO Design ContestSt. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga Catholic Church will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee anniversary in 2024. To inaugurate the upcoming celebrations, there will be a contest to find a logo that will symbolize the uniqueness of the parish and its...Posted: Dec-11-2023 -
Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” GalaLast month, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to attend Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” dinner at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ont. The event, a fundraiser for the 24...Posted: Dec-08-2023 -
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 -
Canadian Bishops Oppose Euthanasia in Catholic Health FacilitiesThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued a statement on the non-permissibility of euthanasia and assisted suicide within Canadian health organizations with a Catholic identity. Issued on November 30, the statement highlights the fact that, "despite...Posted: Nov-30-2023 -
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR December 3, 2023My dear brothers and sisters, As we gather in joy and gratitude on the Feast of our beloved patron saint, St. Francis Xavier, I am filled with a sense of awe and inspiration by the missionary zeal and heroic work...Posted: Nov-29-2023
