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Bishop Joseph Dabrowski Begins Episcopal Ministry in HamiltonOn February 2, 2026, the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated the Installation Mass for His Excellency Bishop Joseph Dabrowksi, C.S.M.A., as its 10th Bishop at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The Installation Mass was presided over...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Reflections on Discipleship on the Feast of the Presentation of the LordOn February 2, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Augustine's Seminary to mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. His Eminence presided at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and offered the seminarians and ...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Canadian Catholic Bishops on Bill C-218: No “MAiD” for Mental IllnessThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement strongly supporting Private Member’s Bill C-218, which seeks to prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia and...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Archbishop Stephen Hero’s Homecoming Marks New Chapter for Archdiocese of EdmontonBells rang and hearts rejoiced as Archbishop Stephen Hero returned home to Edmonton – the Archdiocese where his priestly vocation began – to be installed as its eighth Archbishop. Ordained in Edmonton and later rector of St. Joseph Seminary, Archbishop...Posted: Feb-03-2026 -
Fascinating Facts About the Apparitions of OUR LADY OF LOURDES Feast Day: February 11thParalysis When Bernadette first saw the beautiful lady in the grotto during the first apparition, on Feb. 11, 1858, it is said that she immediately smiled at Bernadette and signaled to her to come closer, in the same way a...Posted: Feb-03-2026 -
Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program Hits Record to Keep Kids Warm this WinterKnights of Columbus in Ontario donated a record-breaking 20,736 new winter coats to children in need this year through its Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. The Ontario chapter of the organization surpassed its target thanks to...Posted: Feb-02-2026 -
Hawthorn School for Girls Welcomes Cardinal LeoOn January 28, 2026, the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, Hawthorn School for Girls welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo to their atrium, where he celebrated Holy Mass – “the greatest gift on earth” – followed by student...Posted: Jan-30-2026 -
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Celebrate Two Centuries of Spreading the Gospel MessageOn January 22, 2026, a solemn Mass was celebrated at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Mississauga, Ont., to mark the 200th anniversary of the approval of the Constitution and Rules of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate – a foundational...Posted: Jan-29-2026 -
ABOUT ST. BLAISE - FEAST DAY: FEBRUARY 3rdSt. Blaise is a bishop and martyr who lived in the fourth century in Turkey and Armenia. For a time, Blaise lived in a cave to escape persecution. On his feast the church recalls a miracle cure associated with him...Posted: Jan-29-2026
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St. Timothy’s Parish Celebrates 60 Years of ServiceOn January 25, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided over a solemn Mass of celebration at St. Timothy’s Parish in Toronto, in commemoration of the church’s 60th Anniversary and Patronal Feast. He was joined by...Posted: Jan-28-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Day for Consecrated LifeMessage for World Day for Consecrated Life2 February 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Consecrated Life, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.In anticipation of the upcoming celebration of...Posted: Jan-21-2026 -
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS FEAST DAY: JANUARY 28thTHREE THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS FEAST DAY: JANUARY 28th Thomas was ridiculed as a young person. Thomas was born in the family castle of Roccasecca midway between Rome and Naples, Italy—the youngest...Posted: Jan-20-2026
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Jubilee Pilgrims Reunite with Fond Memories of RomeOn Wednesday, January 14, 2026, pilgrims who traveled to Rome with the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered at St. Clement’s Parish in Etobicoke. The evening provided an opportunity to reflect fondly on the November 2025 Year of Jubilee pilgrimage...Posted: Jan-20-2026 -
Toronto Cardinals Join Pope Leo XIV for Rome MeetingsHis Holiness, Pope Leo XIV summoned the world’s cardinals to Rome recently for an extraordinary consistory. The two-day gathering of prayer, reflection and dialogue began Jan. 7, a day after the closing of the Holy Door...Posted: Jan-16-2026 -
SAINT AGNES VIRGIN-MARTYR Feast Day: January 21stSt. Agnes of Rome was born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. Agnes was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family. Her hand in marriage was highly sought after, and she had many high ranking men...Posted: Jan-16-2026
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New Trilingual Faith CommunityOn Sunday, January 4, 2026, the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, there was a historic merger of two Catholic faith communities in downtown Toronto. San Juan Bautista, a Hispanic immigrant parish consisting of members from Mexico, Central...Posted: Jan-15-2026 -
Welcoming the All Saints Nigerian Catholic ChaplaincyIn keeping with the missionary mandate of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, through the Vicar for Ethnic Communities, Most Reverend Bishop Robert Kasun, has inaugurated a new Catholic Community called All Saints Nigerian Catholic Chaplaincy at...Posted: Jan-14-2026 -
The Baptism of the Lord Feast January 11, 2026Reflection: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a liturgical bridge that connects the Christmas season to Ordinary Time. During the Christmas season we pondered the Incarnation, Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, and Epiphany. Today, we see Jesus...Posted: Jan-08-2026 -
Pilgrims Gather for Mass to Close the Year of JubileeMore than 1,000 Catholics from throughout the archdiocese along with parishioners of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica gathered on December 28, 2025 for a Eucharistic Celebration to close the Year of Jubilee. Attendees included dozens of priests from...Posted: Dec-30-2025 -
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK January 4, 2026Dear Parishioners, On behalf of Fr. Joseph, Fr. Favin, myself, and our parish staff, thank you for the beautiful cards and generous gifts shared with us during this Christmas season. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity. May...Posted: Dec-29-2025
