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From Our Pastor Fr. Andrew Cyruk - June 30, 2024Dear parishioners, Praise be Jesus Christ, Now & Forever! I greet you with humble heart of a new pastor and entrust myself to your prayers. I am grateful to my predecessor, Father James for his ministry in this beautiful...Posted: Jun-26-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Canada DayMessage for Canada Day 2024 His Grace Most Reverend Francis Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Eternal Godwhose reign extends from sea to seaand whose care endures throughout the ages,hear our prayers for our country;grant wisdom...Posted: Jun-26-2024 -
With a Grateful Heart (a final note) …June 23, 2024As I sit to write my final message to you as your pastor there is a slight sense of nostalgia, a nostalgia because for the past six years you have become my family, and this beautiful and holy place has...Posted: Jun-20-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Sacre-Coeur ParishOn Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited Sacré-Coeur Parish in downtown Toronto to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of Confirmation to 19 young parishioners studying at the École...Posted: Jun-19-2024 -
2024 Grads Gather for Year End MassEarlier this spring, graduating students from eight universities and colleges across the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered at St. Paul’s Basilica for the Campus Ministry Graduation Mass and Reception. This year’s event drew over 200 guests including...Posted: Jun-19-2024 -
With a Grateful Heart (part 2) …June 16, 2024“I lift up my eyes to the hills – from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth”. Psalm 121:1-2 “Father, why are you leaving the parish...Posted: Jun-13-2024
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Archbishop Leo Writes to Members of Parliament Regarding Bill S-210On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto wrote to Members of Parliament in ridings within the Archdiocese of Toronto regarding the proposed Bill S-210 which seeks to protect youth from access to...Posted: Jun-12-2024 -
Toronto-Born Redemptorist Priest Appointed Bishop of Diocese of PembrokeOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024 His Holiness Pope Francis announced the appointment of Toronto-born Fr. Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. Fr. Brehl is currently serving as the Provincial Superior of...Posted: Jun-11-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Father's DayMessage for Father’s Day 2024His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto 16 June 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I wish to extend my warmest best wishes and God’s abundant blessings upon all the Fathers...Posted: Jun-11-2024 -
New Cycle of University of Dayton Formation Courses AvailableAs part of an ongoing partnership with University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to inform you that a new cycle of online courses offered by the university's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation...Posted: Jun-10-2024 -
Statement from Archbishop Francis Leo re: Fire at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, TorontoIn hearing news of the devastating fire that took place at the historic St. Anne’s Anglican Church on Gladstone Avenue in Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto offered prayers on behalf of the Catholic...Posted: Jun-09-2024
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Archdiocese of Toronto Acquires Invermara Property from Sisters of St. Joseph of TorontoThe Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the Archdiocese of Toronto are pleased to announce the sale of the Congregation’s Invermara property in Orillia. The archdiocese will take possession of the property from the Sisters on October...Posted: Jun-07-2024 -
With A Grateful Heart…June 9, 2024"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" (Psalm 107:1) The Psalmist’s thoughts fill my heart as my books are packed & clothes are getting folded together, to continue...Posted: Jun-05-2024 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Priests Gather for Annual RetreatApproximately 300 priests from the Archdiocese of Toronto took part in their yearly spiritual retreat these past few weeks (May 6-9 or 13-16). The purpose of the priest retreat is to provide priests with some well-needed...Posted: Jun-05-2024 -
Happy Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Jesus Christ, Our Lord & God! June 2, 2024What a Gift We Celebrate Today! The Eucharist is everything. It’s all things, the fullness of life, eternal salvation, mercy, grace, happiness, etc. Why is the Eucharist all this and so much more? Simply put...Posted: May-31-2024 -
The Essence of the Most Holy May 26, 2024Of all the great feasts we celebrate within the Church throughout the year, today’s Solemnity presents us with a Mystery that is so deep and transcendent that our eternity will be spent in perpetual contemplation. The Trinity, the...Posted: May-23-2024
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Archbishop Leo Takes Part in Ecumenical Ceremony Dedicated to St. Gregory of NarekOn April 27, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto participated in an ecumenical ceremony dedicated to St. Gregory of Narek held at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Toronto. Prayers were read by bishops and spiritual fathers...Posted: May-22-2024 -
"Well, Chippie Doesn’t Sing Much Anymore” May 19, 2024It happened in Galveston, TX. A woman was cleaning the bottom of the cage of her parrot Chippie with the canister vacuum cleaner. She was not using an attachment on the tube. When the telephone rang, she turned her head...Posted: May-15-2024 -
Archbishop Leo visits St. Michael's Catholic School during Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week is celebrated in all Catholic school boards during the first week of May each year. The theme for 2024 is “We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members, one of...Posted: May-10-2024 -
The Ascension of the Lord: Witnessing to the Gospel May 12, 2024Prayerfully imagine standing on the mountain of the Ascension with our Lord. As you gaze upon Him, imagine that you were also present with Him throughout His public ministry. Imagine witnessing His many miracles, the way that He converted the...Posted: May-08-2024
