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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 -
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 -
REFLECTING ON THE SEASON OF LENT February 22, 2026People often don’t look forward to Lent. Childhood memories of giving up candy or sitting through weekly Stations of the Cross come immediately to mind. Words like “sacrifice,” “discipline,” and “self-denial&rdquo...Posted: Feb-18-2026
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Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoLenten Message 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. As we enter into the holy season of Lent, I would like to share...Posted: Feb-16-2026
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Letter from Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of TorontoI write to you with a grateful heart to thank you for your outstanding response to the 2025 ShareLife Parish Campaign. Together, our Catholic community raised $15.6 million to care for those who are struggling across our archdiocese. Never...Posted: Feb-12-2026 -
Canadian Catholic Bishops on Bill C-218: No “MAiD” for Mental IllnessThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement strongly supporting Private Member’s Bill C-218, which seeks to prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia and...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Fascinating Facts About the Apparitions of OUR LADY OF LOURDES Feast Day: February 11thParalysis When Bernadette first saw the beautiful lady in the grotto during the first apparition, on Feb. 11, 1858, it is said that she immediately smiled at Bernadette and signaled to her to come closer, in the same way a...Posted: Feb-03-2026 -
ABOUT ST. BLAISE - FEAST DAY: FEBRUARY 3rdSt. Blaise is a bishop and martyr who lived in the fourth century in Turkey and Armenia. For a time, Blaise lived in a cave to escape persecution. On his feast the church recalls a miracle cure associated with him...Posted: Jan-29-2026
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Cardinal Leo's Message for World Day for Consecrated LifeMessage for World Day for Consecrated Life2 February 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Consecrated Life, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.In anticipation of the upcoming celebration of...Posted: Jan-21-2026
