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A Great Symphony of Prayer with Dr. Josephine LombardiThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have arranged for a two-part webinar series to enable the faithful one meaningful way to participate in the Year of Prayer. Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor...Posted: Mar-18-2024 -
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Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Neil Pereira – Joint Statement – March 12, 2024Charges Withdrawn Against Fr.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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Let’s Talk About That Time Jesus Overturned the TablesI have seen several people recently, when speaking about the injustices happening in our world, justify violence by pointing to Jesus overturning the tables in the temple in comparison. I would like to point out a few things. First and...Posted: Feb-28-2024
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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 -
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 is...Posted: Feb-15-2024 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Employees Honoured for Years of ServiceOn Thursday, February 8, 2024, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service with the Archdiocese. We honoured those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 years...Posted: Feb-12-2024 -
Love is in the Air: 12,000 Years of Marriage Under One RoofWith St. Valentine’s Day just around the corner, more than 300 couples with a collective 12,000 years of marriage will gather this Sunday to celebrate milestone anniversaries at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto...Posted: Feb-09-2024 -
February 11 is World Day of the SickThis upcoming Sunday, February 11 is recognized globally as World Day of the Sick. As such, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto has released a letter to the faithful saying, in part, “I wish to extend...Posted: Feb-09-2024
