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From the Pastor's Desk January 12, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the Prayer of the Faithful, we see it as a beautiful expression of our communal faith during the Holy Mass. This part of the Liturgy of the Word, which follows the homily, allows us to come...Posted: Jan-17-2025 -
1200 Gather to Give Thanks for the Elevation of Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals at St. Michael's Cathedral BasilicaA Holy Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated for Cardinal Leo at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday, January 15 at 7pm. 1200 faithful gathered to celebrate His Eminence and thank God for blessing the Archdiocese with Cardinal Leo's...Posted: Jan-16-2025 -
Cardinal Leo Appointed to Vatican’s Dicastery for Legislative TextsOn January 11, 2025, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis appointed Frank Cardinal Leo as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Legislative Texts. As part of their responsibilities as members of the College of Cardinals...Posted: Jan-11-2025 -
Behold: The Making of a CardinalOn December 7, 2024, Pope Francis elevated 21 new members to the College of Cardinals, including Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. An episode of Salt and Light Media's "Behold" provides an insight into the journey of...Posted: Jan-10-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk January 5, 2025Dear parishioners, The Jubilee Year 2025 is shaping up to be a very special time for the Catholic Church, offering a wonderful opportunity for grace, reconciliation, and renewal. Drawing on the rich tradition of Jubilees, this upcoming Holy Year invites...Posted: Jan-02-2025 -
Launch of the Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese of TorontoOn December 29, 2024, Frank Cardinal Leo launched the Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese of Toronto with a Eucharistic Celebration at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Worldwide, the Catholic Church will celebrate the Jubilee throughout 2025. The tradition dates...Posted: Dec-31-2024 -
From the Pastor's Desk December 29, 2024Dear parishioners, HAPPY FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY! The Holy Family—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—holds a special place in Catholic teachings, serving as a beautiful model for all families. They embody the virtues of love, obedience, and...Posted: Dec-26-2024
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Cardinal Leo Joins St. Peter’s Parish for a Special Christmas MealOn December 23, Cardinal Leo visited St. Peter’s Parish to help serve a Christmas dinner to 175 people who might not otherwise have enjoyed a Christmas meal. The parish’s Winter Welcome Table received a $23,000...Posted: Dec-24-2024 -
Reflecting on the Success of RENEW Toronto: A Gathering of over 750 Young AdultsWe are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent RENEW conference, which brought together over 750 passionate young adults from all around the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. This year’s event was a remarkable success, filled with...Posted: Dec-20-2024 -
Christmas Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoChristmas Message, December 2024His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Christmas is a wonderful time that provides us with a unique and blessed occasion of grace to contemplate the immensity...Posted: Dec-20-2024
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From the Pastor's Desk December 22, 2024Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and forever. At this most beautiful and holy time, as we gather around the nativity scene, we are invited on a spiritual journey, one that beckons us to reflect on the mystery of the Incarnation...Posted: Dec-18-2024 -
National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous PeoplesOn December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church in Canada marks the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. This initiative of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has been coordinated since 2002 by...Posted: Dec-12-2024 -
Photos: Mass at Santa Maria in TraspontinaOn December 9, 2024, His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated his first Mass as a cardinal at Santa Maria in Traspontina. Cardinals, bishops, priests, women religious and laity from far and wide came together to pray and celebrate Cardinal Leo...Posted: Dec-12-2024 -
From the Pastor's Desk December 15, 2024Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and forever. As we prepare for the festivities of Christmas, let us carry this spirit of joy into our daily lives. Share laughter and kindness with those around you, extend a helping hand, and create...Posted: Dec-11-2024 -
Photos: Consistory 2024On December 7, 2024, Pope Francis presided at a Consistory to elevate 21 Catholic bishops to the College of Cardinals. Among them was the Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. We pray for the newest members of the...Posted: Dec-08-2024 -
Elevation of Archbishop Leo to College of Cardinals - Watch LiveThe faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto offer our prayers and best wishes for the newest members of the College of Cardinals, including our chief shepherd, the Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo. This weekend, Cardinal-elect Leo...Posted: Dec-05-2024 -
From the Pastor's Desk December 8, 2024Prause be Jesus Christ! Now and forever. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christ’s birth. It is a season that encourages us to embrace joy in the midst of our busy...Posted: Dec-04-2024
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Invitation from Archbishop Leo to Celebrate the Ordinary Year of Jubilee – December 29, 2024Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. As we prepare for our Advent journey and the anticipation of the birth of Jesus, be assured of my prayers and spiritual closeness. You may...Posted: Nov-29-2024 -
From the Pastor's Desk December 1, 2024Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and forever. As we prepare to celebrate the feast of our patron saint, Francis Xavier, on December 3rd, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of his inspiring Christian virtues. Saint Francis...Posted: Nov-28-2024
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CCCB Presents "Journey through Advent" Video SeriesThis Advent season, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) presents an online weekly video series titled "Journey through Advent." This year’s English reflections will be led by the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. The...Posted: Nov-26-2024
