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Canadian Bishops Write to Government LeadersMembers of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently wrote to federal government officials regarding two issues: 1) The proposals of the federal Standing Committee on Finance to change eligibility criteria for charitable status – this letter can be accessed...Posted: Mar-13-2025 -
Cardinal Leo travels to St. Francis Xavier Parish in MississaugaOn Saturday, March 1, 2025, His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo, travelled to a packed St. Francis Xavier Parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass, marking his first time visiting since being elevated to the College of Cardinals. In his homily, Cardinal...Posted: Mar-12-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk March 16, 2025Dear Parishioners The "Lamb of God" prayer, or Agnus Dei, resonates deeply within the heart of the Catholic Mass, embodying rich theological and liturgical significance. Recited during the Communion Rite, following the breaking of the bread, this invocation serves as...Posted: Mar-12-2025 -
57th Annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast – Praying for our PoliticiansOn Thursday, March 6, more than 700 guests gathered in downtown Toronto for the 57th annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast. For more than 50 years, Christians have gathered in downtown Toronto to share breakfast, pray for our elected officials...Posted: Mar-12-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk March 9, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the words of the Second Eucharistic Prayer invites us to delve into the profound beauty of the Eucharist. At its core, the Eucharist embodies the sacrificial nature of Christ’s love. It’s not...Posted: Mar-11-2025
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Message for Lent 2025 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoLenten Message 2025His 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 as we prepare to enter the Holy Season of Lent; a...Posted: Mar-03-2025 -
Requesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope FrancisRequesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope Francis27 February 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you may be aware, Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he has been since 14 February. His Holiness is...Posted: Feb-27-2025
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Year of Jubilee Launch & Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Edward the Confessor Parish, North YorkOur final Mass to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals took place on February 25 at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York. This pilgrimage...Posted: Feb-26-2025 -
Celebrating Employee Service at the Archdiocese of TorontoOn Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service to the Archdiocese. We recognized those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years of...Posted: Feb-25-2025 -
Three Years of War in Ukraine: A Call for Prayer and PeaceOn the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2024 Canadian Pastoral Letter on Ukraine, Canada, and the Church remains an important resource for guidance and reflection. It highlights the role of faith communities in promoting peace...Posted: Feb-24-2025
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Cardinal Leo Writes to Federal Government on Issues of Deep ConcernIn recent days, Frank Cardinal Leo has sent two letters to cabinet ministers in the federal government to raise attention and express deep concern regarding the following issues: Letter to Federal Minister of Health – this correspondence pertains to a...Posted: Feb-21-2025
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Year of Jubilee Launch and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Barnabas Parish, ScarboroughOn Wednesday, February 19, more than 1,200 Catholics from the Eastern Pastoral Region gathered at St. Barnabas Parish in Scarborough to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College...Posted: Feb-20-2025 -
Prayers for the Health and Recovery of Pope FrancisThe Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and CCCB President shared the following message, praying for the health and recovery of Pope Francis: As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), I wish to assure the...Posted: Feb-19-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 23, 2025Dear parishioners, The Institution Narrative and Consecration stand as one of the most profound moments in the Mass, a sacred encounter with the divine that transcends time and space. Here, the priest, acting in the person of Christ, recalls the...Posted: Feb-19-2025 -
Ontario Provincial Election – Resources for the Catholic CommunityAs Ontarians prepare for a provincial election on February 27, 2025, Catholics are encouraged to both vote as part of the democratic process and to learn more about the candidates and parties seeking our support. To assist with this process...Posted: Feb-14-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 16, 2025Dear parishioners, In the sacred moment following the "Sanctus," the invocation of the Holy Spirit, known as the Epiclesis, unfolds with profound significance. As the priest extends his hands, he calls upon the divine presence: "You are indeed Holy, O...Posted: Feb-11-2025
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Sacred Fire Stories from the Indigenous Reconciliation FundThe following press release is from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, established to accept donations from 73 Catholic dioceses across the country, and to advance healing and reconciliation initiatives, fulfilling the $30 million financial commitment made by Canada’s Bishops...Posted: Feb-11-2025 -
11,476 Years of Marriage Under One Roof – Marriage Sunday CelebrationOn February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples...Posted: Feb-11-2025 -
Parish Visit His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visits St. Francis Xavier Parish for the first time since being elevated to the college of cardinals. Saturday March 1 | 5pm Holy Mass | fellowship after Holy MassPosted: Feb-07-2025 -
Jubilee and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Padre Pio Parish, KleinburgOn February 4, 2025, more than 1500 Catholics gathered at St. Padre Pio Parish in Kleinburg. The occasion helped to bring together parishioners from the Northern Pastoral Region to help launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for Frank...Posted: Feb-07-2025
