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Cardinal Leo's Message for ThanksgivingMessage for Thanksgiving13 October 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the occasion of our upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations, I am reaching out to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving. This holiday offers us a...Posted: Oct-06-2025 -
For Love and HumanityOn September 18, 2025, the spirit of Christian charity and fellowship came together at the “For Love & Humanity” benefit gala at the Venu Event Space in Concord, Ont. Hosted by the Grand Priory of Canada of the...Posted: Oct-03-2025 -
Jubilee of Migrants: Hope Away from HomeFr. Edwin Logrono is associate pastor at Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish in Bradford, Ont., who with Pastor Fr. John Pak and a team of volunteers, runs the St. Philip of Jesus (San Felipe de Jesús) Mission to...Posted: Oct-02-2025 -
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY Feast Day October 7thThe story of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary focuses on the intercessory power of Mary. It shows that when Christians are in danger, they can go to Mary. And when an individual is in pain, discouraged, or...Posted: Oct-01-2025 -
Unity Health Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital Celebrates the Feast of St. MichaelOn September 29, 2025, Unity Health Toronto paused, as they do every year, to celebrate the feast of St. Michael at its downtown hospital named after the Archangel Michael. Every year, this saint’s feast day provides an opportune...Posted: Sep-30-2025 -
Celebration of the Solemnity of Saint MichaelOn Sunday, September 28, 2025, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, presided at the noon Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Michael. The 1,200 faithful in attendance included recipients...Posted: Sep-30-2025 -
Celebrating the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Cross at Sts. Martha and Mary ParishOn Sept. 14, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated Mass at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish in Mississauga, Ont. – the feast day of the Exaltation of the Cross. The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two...Posted: Sep-29-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Day of Migrants and RefugeesMessage for World Day of Migrants and Refugees5 October 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you on the occasion of the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Our...Posted: Sep-29-2025
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Truth and Reconciliation during the Jubilee YearSeptember 30 has been designated as an observed ‘National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.’ In the face of historic and present injustices toward and among Indigenous Peoples in the lands of Canada, this is a day...Posted: Sep-26-2025 -
Forum on Consecrated LifeOn September 6, 2025, Bishop Ivan Camilleri, Vicar for Consecrated Life, hosted the second annual Archdiocesan Forum on Consecrated Life. The keynote speaker was Dr. Laura Salvo, psychologist and cognitive behavioral psychotherapist, and tenured professor at Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum...Posted: Sep-26-2025 -
In Celebration of Our Lady of the Assumption ChurchThe story of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish began in 1945 – a time when Toronto’s Catholic community was welcoming many new families, particularly immigrants seeking a new life after the Second World War. As the new...Posted: Sep-25-2025 -
MESSAGE ON THE SOLEMNITY OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 29 SEPTEMBER 2025HIS EMINENCE FRANK CARDINAL LEO During this Jubilee Holy Year we are encouraged to engage in pilgrimages, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and works of mercy, charity and justice. The feast of St. Michael is a natural waypoint for all three...Posted: Sep-24-2025 -
St. Augustine's Seminary Inaugural Mass with Cardinal LeoOn Thursday, August 28, 2025, the memorial of St. Augustine, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided at the opening Mass for St. Augustine’s Seminary. As the seminary embarks upon their 113th year of forming men for the priesthood...Posted: Sep-24-2025 -
Red Mass 2025On September 4, 2025, lawyers, judges and others called to the vocation of law gathered at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto for the 101st Red Mass. Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass and preached...Posted: Sep-23-2025 -
Priests Gather for Jubilee Year BBQAt the invitation of Cardinal Leo, priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered in mid-August to celebrate the Year of Jubilee and enjoy fellowship among one another. To accommodate the large number of priests in the archdiocese, two...Posted: Sep-22-2025 -
Edge Camps Wrap Up 2025 SeasonAugust 28 brought to a close 13 days straight of EDGE Camps for almost 600 kids whose parishes planned and ran the camps this year in collaboration with the Office of Catholic Youth. Three camps for 11 to 13...Posted: Sep-22-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund18 September 2025 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, I extend greetings to the faithful of the archdiocese, grateful for all that you do to build up and strengthen the Kingdom of God in your home, parish...Posted: Sep-22-2025
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2025 Saint Michael Award Recipients AnnouncedThe Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the announcement of the 2025 Saint Michael Award recipients, recognizing distinguished and faithful service by members of the Catholic community in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2025, two awards for each pastoral region of the...Posted: Sep-19-2025 -
Jubilee of Justice: Living Justly and Walking Hopefully with GodThe Holy See has designated Sept. 20 as the Jubilee of Justice, a day to recognize those involved with bringing about God’s vision of justice for the world – both in secular and canon law. Sharing his reflection...Posted: Sep-19-2025 -
CARDINAL LEO encourages you to reach out to your neighbour in need"We cannot turn away from the suffering around us, especially when so many struggle just to eat. Our Catholic family is called not only to witness God's love but to live it boldly: feed the hungry, restore dignity, and...Posted: Sep-18-2025
