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Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchBeginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...Posted: May-29-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Carmelite Sisters, Parishioners in MississaugaAs part of his ongoing travels throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, visiting, celebrating and getting to know the rich diversity of our archdiocesan family, Archbishop Francis Leo recently had the opportunity to meet with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters who...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Pentecost Sunday May 28, 2023"Well, Chippie Doesn’t Sing Much Anymore” It 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...Posted: May-24-2023 -
Reflections on Jesus’ AscensionOn the feast of the Ascension, we are called to rejoice both in Jesus’ victory over sin and death and in the glorious life that he has secured for us. We pray that we would experience the new life...Posted: May-17-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Celebrate the Ordination of Seven PriestsPosted: May-12-2023On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 a.m., His Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our seven transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Sávio Bruto da Costa, Rev. Mr. Sean Jacob, Rev. Mr. Mirko... -
Archbishop Leo's Message for LifeMy dear friends, During the month of May, we think particularly of our Blessed Mother, who is a constant source of hope and inspiration for all of us. We ask for her powerful intercession and gentle guidance as we face...Posted: May-11-2023 -
Prayer to the Mother of the Lord of all MothersMary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided...Posted: May-10-2023
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Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide LegislationThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...Posted: May-09-2023 -
Cardinal Collins Celebrates 50 Years of PriesthoodHis Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop-Emeritus of Toronto, today celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Collins obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) from St. Jerome College in Waterloo in 1969...Posted: May-05-2023 -
A Note from our Pastor May 3, 2023Dear Brothers and Sisters, This past week we were blessed with two very important milestone events on the same day! In the morning of Wednesday May 3, 2023, the second phase of our Sanctuary Renovation concluded with the dedication of...Posted: May-03-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one. Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo: My dear friends, Christus resurrexit...Posted: May-01-2023 -
Clergy Changes 2023Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023. RETIREMENT Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. John Lung...Posted: Apr-28-2023 -
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR APRIL 30, 2023My dear brothers and sisters, “Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted” Mat 5:4. In my mother’s passing and in my great loss, God’s word proved true. The outpouring of...Posted: Apr-26-2023 -
Online Faith Formation Study OpportunityIn partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at the University of...Posted: Apr-26-2023 -
Archbishop Leo’s Visit to Presentation ManorOn April 15, Archbishop Francis Leo spent the day with the residents of Presentation Manor, a non-profit senior’s residence in Scarborough, Ont. Presentation Manor boasts an entirely unique feature in its residents: about half of them are...Posted: Apr-20-2023 -
Account of Disciples on Way to Emmaus a Treasure Chest of Divine TruthsToday, we hear in the Gospel, “The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread.” The account of the two disciples on the...Posted: Apr-19-2023 -
North American Bishops issue Final Document to conclude the Continental Stage of the SynodThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) together have released the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-24 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation...Posted: Apr-14-2023 -
A Note from Our Pastor April 16, 2023Dear brothers and sisters, Greetings from India. I trust that you had a great Easter filled with joy. May the resurrection of our Lord give us hope in struggles and uncertainties. I also hope that you were happy to be...Posted: Apr-12-2023
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What might Jesus say to us as the light of Easter begins to shine?“I went through all of that because you are worth it. You are worth living for. You are worth dying for. In your darkest nights, in your deepest depression, remember that God thought you were worth his life. You...Posted: Apr-07-2023
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HOME COMING ...Finally, we are back home… after three weeks of homelessness we are back to our church! As the American presbyterian minister and theologian, Frederick Buechner reflects: “For some people going to Church is going home. In a very...Posted: Apr-04-2023
