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Archbishop Leo Celebrates with the Faithful during Palm SundayArchbishop Leo celebrated Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica with a full congregation. Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
2024 Ordinandi Dinner Event Breaks Attendance RecordThe 34th Ordinandi Dinner was hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto on Tuesday, March 19. The Ordinandi Dinner honours the Transitional Deacons who study, pray, and reside at St...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
The Sacred Project: Cantor Jonathan Michael highlights passion for sacred music in upcoming television seriesJonathan Michael has been a cantor in Catholic parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto for 42 years. A graduate of the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School in downtown Toronto, the singer went on to post-secondary studies...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion March 24, 2024Holy Thursday Pope Benedict XVI Teaching on the Priesthood “The faithful expect only one thing from priests: that they be specialists in promoting the encounter between man and God. The Priest is not asked to be an expert...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Archbishop Leo travels to Markham for St. Patrick’s DayArchbishop Leo traveled to St. Patrick’s Parish in Markham on March 17 to celebrate Mass and take part in a special St. Patrick’s Day reception in the parish’s “Shamrock Café.” &ldquo...Posted: Mar-21-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits St. Anthony's in TorontoOn March 3, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Anthony’s Church in Toronto. His Grace celebrated Mass and had the opportunity to meet many of the parishioners. The Mass readings were offered...Posted: Mar-20-2024 -
A Gospel Reflection: John 12: 20-33 March 17, 2024Following his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus predicted his suffering, death, and Resurrection and prepared his disciples to believe in the salvation that his death would accomplish. Using the metaphor of the grain of wheat, Jesus presented the idea that...Posted: Mar-13-2024 -
Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Neil Pereira – Joint Statement – March 12, 2024Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Neil Pereira – Joint Statement from the Diocese of Peterborough and Archdiocese of Toronto – March 12, 2024 We wish to provide an update regarding Fr. Neil Pereira, a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto who...Posted: Mar-12-2024 -
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Archbishop Leo Celebrates Mass at Lift Jesus Higher RallyOn Saturday, March 2 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to celebrate Mass at the 2024 installment of the Lift Jesus Higher Rally. The rally, which has separate tracks for...Posted: Mar-06-2024 -
Statement from Archbishop Leo on the passing of Former Prime Minister Brian MulroneyStatement from the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, on the passing of Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney “We join with so many from throughout Canada who are deeply saddened to hear of the passing...Posted: Mar-01-2024
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Archbishop Leo visits St. John Chrysostom Parish in NewmarketOn Saturday, January 27, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited St. John Chrysostom Parish in Newmarket. Archbishop Leo celebrated the 5 p.m. Mass at the parish which was established in 1841. As part of his...Posted: Feb-26-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits the Felician SistersOn Saturday, February 17, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto had the opportunity to visit the Felician Sisters at Holy Name of Mary Convent in Mississauga. His Grace celebrated Mass for the Sisters and the Felician Associates...Posted: Feb-23-2024 -
A Note from our Pastor February 25, 2024My dear brothers and sisters, “But I through the abundance of merciful love will enter your house, I will worship toward your holy temple in the fear of you” (Psalm:7.) As we gather today/this weekend, hearts...Posted: Feb-23-2024 -
Five Men Prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood on May 11, 2024On this day, the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, we would like to introduce you to the five men who will be receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders in May of this year. These five men, transitional...Posted: Feb-22-2024 -
Canadian Churches and Leaders Call for Peace in UkraineFebruary 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. National representatives of Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant communities, in collaboration with the World Evangelical Alliance’s Peace and Reconciliation Network, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and the...Posted: Feb-22-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Hispanic Priests of TorontoThe Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto recently met with the Hispanic Council of Priests that is composed of 14 parishes in which Mass is celebrated in the Spanish language throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. For a list...Posted: Feb-21-2024 -
IN THE WILDERNESS February 18, 2024Reflecting on Mark 1: 12-15 Seeing Jesus tempted here helps us to understand his full humanity. God made God suffer so that we could relate to Him. Each of us struggles with temptation daily, and it is standard to...Posted: Feb-16-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes ParishOn Sunday February 11, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Toronto to celebrate Mass for the parish community. Pastor of the parish, Fr. William Mbugua, S.J., was...Posted: Feb-15-2024 -
New Priests Gather for Mass with Archbishop LeoOn Friday, February 9, 2024, a group of priests who have been ordained within the past five years gathered at St. Augustine's Seminary in Scarborough for a special Mass with the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto...Posted: Feb-15-2024
