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Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - April 8, 2024The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is a feast that commemorates the most sublime moment in the history of time, the moment when the Second Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity assumed human nature in the womb...Posted: Apr-08-2024 -
What is the Divine Mercy Message?Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament was known to very few people during her lifetime. But through her, God has spoken the message of His abundant mercy to the entire Church and world. What is this message...Posted: Apr-04-2024 -
Easter Sunday - He Is Risen Alleluia!At Easter, we rejoice in the empty tomb—Jesus's resurrection. Easter is the day Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified. The empty tomb means that Jesus's words rang true. He fulfilled the promises of Scripture...Posted: Mar-31-2024 -
The Easter Vigil - Christ is RisenIt begins with the blessing of the Easter Fire and from it the Pascal Candle, which is then brought into the darkened church. The Exultet, the great hymn of light, is sung. The Easter Vigil Mass is the service that...Posted: Mar-31-2024 -
An Easter Message from Archbishop LeoPraised be Jesus Christ. My dear brothers and sisters, On this most joyous occasion of the celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus from the dead, I extend heartfelt greetings to you, your loved ones and our entire...Posted: Mar-30-2024 -
CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED! March 31, 2024Our Lord has risen, He has overcome death and He has opened the gates of Heaven to all who believe! What a Glorious Day We Celebrate! The Resurrection of Christ was a real historical event. But it is also an...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Good Friday - the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Holy Thursday - The Last Supper at MassThe central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. This event is celebrated at every Mass, as part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but it is specially commemorated on Holy Thursday. Except...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto Gather for the Chrism MassThe annual Chrism Mass, at which Archbishop Francis Leo presides, typically takes place on the Tuesday of Holy Week. The Mass brings together hundreds of priests from throughout the archdiocese and provides them the opportunity to renew their priestly vows...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates with the Faithful during Palm SundayArchbishop Leo celebrated Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica with a full congregation. Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
2024 Ordinandi Dinner Event Breaks Attendance RecordThe 34th Ordinandi Dinner was hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto on Tuesday, March 19. The Ordinandi Dinner honours the Transitional Deacons who study, pray, and reside at St...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
Ordinandi Youth Event Highlights the Joy of Priesthood and Religious LifeThe 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. 850 youth from school boards across the archdiocese came together to pray, reflect and learn about the vocation stories of the 2024 ordinandi class and Sister Beata Victoria from...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
"As Strings to a Harp" - Archbishop Leo's Message to Priests for Holy ThursdayMessage to Priests for Holy Thursday 2024 Most Rev. Francis Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto As Strings to a Harp My dear Brother Priests, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. On this day, the eve...Posted: Mar-25-2024 -
Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our LordOn March 22, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, issued the following letter and accompanying resources to the Catholic community across the archdiocese. Resources referenced within the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. ...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion March 24, 2024Holy Thursday Pope Benedict XVI Teaching on the Priesthood “The faithful expect only one thing from priests: that they be specialists in promoting the encounter between man and God. The Priest is not asked to be an expert...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Archbishop Leo travels to Markham for St. Patrick’s DayArchbishop Leo traveled to St. Patrick’s Parish in Markham on March 17 to celebrate Mass and take part in a special St. Patrick’s Day reception in the parish’s “Shamrock Café.” &ldquo...Posted: Mar-21-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits St. Anthony's in TorontoOn March 3, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Anthony’s Church in Toronto. His Grace celebrated Mass and had the opportunity to meet many of the parishioners. The Mass readings were offered...Posted: Mar-20-2024 -
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
