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Solemnity The Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Mother of GodMy Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we stand on the threshold of a new year, my heart is filled with immense gratitude for each one of you who make our parish a vibrant community of faith, love, and hope. Your...Posted: Dec-26-2023 -
Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis LeoChristmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo Praised be Jesus Christ. My dear brothers and sisters, I wish to bring warm Christmas greetings to all of you and your families as faithful Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. This is...Posted: Dec-24-2023 -
Merry Christmas December 25, 2023My Dear Brothers and sisters, Throughout this Christmas season, mediated on the following words from Luke’s Gospel. They exemplify the true meaning and glory of Christmas. Remember that it is a season of true Christian Joy. Open...Posted: Dec-22-2023 -
Registration Open for New Cycle of Formation CoursesIn partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is once again offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at...Posted: Dec-19-2023 -
St. Francis Xavier Church Jubilee Year 2024St. Francis Xavier Church Jubilee Year 2024Posted: Dec-16-2023 -
The Story Behind the Pink Advent CandleAs the commercial world is already saturated with red and green, it’s easy to lose sight of the true colors of the season–the Advent season. This week the color pink represents joy. It turns out, the...Posted: Dec-12-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Allocates over $2.7 Million to Support Eight Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation ProjectsOn this National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced the allocation of more than $2.7 million to fund 8 different projects that will assist in the healing and reconciliation journey with First...Posted: Dec-12-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for HanukkahMy dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As Catholic Christians, we are in the midst of our Advent celebrations, the solemn and sacred preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour, on Christmas Day...Posted: Dec-11-2023 -
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga Silver Jubilee LOGO Design ContestSt. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga Catholic Church will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee anniversary in 2024. To inaugurate the upcoming celebrations, there will be a contest to find a logo that will symbolize the uniqueness of the parish and its...Posted: Dec-11-2023 -
Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” GalaLast month, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to attend Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” dinner at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ont. The event, a fundraiser for the 24...Posted: Dec-08-2023 -
Second Sunday of Advent december 10, 2023The light of the moon will be like that of the sun and the light of the sun will be seven times greater (like the light of seven days). On the day the Lord binds up the wounds of His...Posted: Dec-06-2023 -
Faithful Service Recognized with Papal HonoursThe Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, presented Papal Honours to six people during Mass on November 30 at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto. Papal Honours provide an opportunity to recognize individuals who have exhibited...Posted: Dec-01-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Oppose Euthanasia in Catholic Health FacilitiesThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued a statement on the non-permissibility of euthanasia and assisted suicide within Canadian health organizations with a Catholic identity. Issued on November 30, the statement highlights the fact that, "despite...Posted: Nov-30-2023 -
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR December 3, 2023My dear brothers and sisters, As we gather in joy and gratitude on the Feast of our beloved patron saint, St. Francis Xavier, I am filled with a sense of awe and inspiration by the missionary zeal and heroic work...Posted: Nov-29-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Issue “Praedica Verbum” on the Evangelization of Young PeopleOn Sunday November 26, 2023, on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, and World Youth Day, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), with the approval of the Permanent Council, published Praedica Verbum: ...Posted: Nov-26-2023
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Christ is King! November 26, 2023As King, Jesus desires to lead every aspect of our lives and lead us in all things. He desires to become the absolute ruler and monarch of our souls. He wants us to come to Him for everything and to...Posted: Nov-22-2023 -
Gratitude for God’s Gifts: The Parable of the Talents November 19, 2023St. Gregory explained that the servant with five talents symbolizes those who do not understand deep, mystical truths, but who nonetheless share what theological knowledge they do possess, leading many souls to God through their instruction and example. These souls...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Address from the 44th Annual Cardinal's Dinner44th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – 14 November 2023Address by His Grace Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Thank you, Mr. MacKinnon, for your kind words and for all your committed work in coordinating the organization of...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
Renew Toronto Conference for Young Adults a “Moving and Uplifting” ExperienceThe Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) of the Archdiocese of Toronto held their annual “Renew Toronto” conference for young adults on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, was on hand to...Posted: Nov-14-2023 -
Knights of Columbus Christmas Poster and Essay Contest 2023Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - Overview, Rules and Entry Forms >>click here Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest 2023 - Eligibility, Guidelines, Entry Forms >> click herePosted: Nov-09-2023
