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PASTOR’S MESSAGE ON THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER | DECEMBER 3RDDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach the feast day of our beloved patron, St. Francis Xavier, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the beautiful parish community we share. This feast is always...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Trusting in God’s Plan: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic AcademyOn Nov. 24, the Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community in Richmond Hill, Ont., and the York Catholic District School Board welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo to the Our Lady Queen of the World Parish for...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Young Adults Gather for Spiritual Renewal on 40th World Youth DayFrom Nov. 21 to 23, the Office of Catholic Youth hosted RENEW Toronto, its largest annual gathering for young Catholic adults. Held on the same weekend as the 40th World Youth Day and the Feast of Christ the King, 700...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for AdventMessage for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you in anticipation of the upcoming season of Advent, a blessed time of waiting, expectation, and preparation for the...Posted: Nov-20-2025 -
ST. ANDREW DUNG LAC & COMPANIONS FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 24thToday marks the Memorial of the Martyrs of Vietnam often referred to as the Memorial of Andrew Dung Lac and Companions. This is an interesting memorial in that the number of martyrs commemorated include about 117 names of known martyrs...Posted: Nov-19-2025 -
Fostering Dialogue at the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer BreakfastOn Nov. 4, the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer Breakfast brought together a diverse group of faith leaders including Christian ministers, priests, a Muslim imam and Buddhist monks. Among the attendees was Fr. Edwin Gonsalves, Rector of St. Michael...Posted: Nov-18-2025 -
A Celebration of Faith: St. Helen’s Parish Marks 150 YearsOn Nov. 9, the parishioners of St. Helen’s Parish braved the season’s first snowfall to attend a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating 150 years of faith. The bilingual Eucharistic celebration, in English and Portuguese, was presided...Posted: Nov-17-2025 -
Cardinal Frank Leo Takes Possession of Titular Church in RomeOn Saturday, November 15, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will take possession of his titular church in Rome. Cardinal Leo's titular church is the parish of Santa Maria della Salute in Primavalle. His Eminence will celebrate...Posted: Nov-14-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Youth DayMessage for World Youth Day23 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, especially the Youth of the Archdiocese of Toronto, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to...Posted: Nov-14-2025
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Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to RomeMore than 100 pilgrims representing dozens of parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto have traveled to Rome for a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage, November 10-17, under the leadership and spiritual direction of Cardinal Frank Leo and Archdiocesan Year of Jubilee...Posted: Nov-13-2025 -
Celebrating Catholic Theological Education at Regis St. Michael’s ConvocationOn Nov. 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo attended the inaugural joint convocation of the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology at St. Basil’s Church in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of St. Michael...Posted: Nov-13-2025 -
ST. CECILIA: THE MELODIOUS MARTYR November 16, 2025Feast Day November 22nd Her Patronage: St. Cecilia is renowned as the patron saint of musicians, poets, and all who appreciate the power of music. Her association with music arose from the legend of her steadfast faith and martyrdom. According...Posted: Nov-12-2025
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Salt + Light Media Premieres “FIAT: The Making of a Cardinal”In close collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto, Salt + Light Media hosted the premiere of its new short documentary FIAT: The Making of a Cardinal on Oct. 30 at the Centre for the Arts, St. Michael’s College School...Posted: Nov-07-2025 -
1,500 Gather for 46th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerOn Nov. 5, 1,500 guests came together at Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ont., for the 46th annual Cardinal’s Dinner. Over the years, the dinner has raised $7 million for local charities not fully funded by traditional...Posted: Nov-06-2025 -
Celebrating Faith Formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary ConvocationOn Nov. 3, St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto celebrated its annual convocation, marking the academic achievements of seminarians in their formation program (Bachelor of Sacred Theology and Master of Divinity) and lay students pursuing certificates, diplomas, and degrees...Posted: Nov-05-2025 -
Recognizing the Intersection of Faith and Policing at Toronto Police Communion Breakfast & MassIn the winter of 1964, a small group of Toronto Police officers took their sons to Mass and then to breakfast at a local restaurant. This turned into the annual tradition of Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica and...Posted: Nov-04-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for Red WednesdayMessage for Red WednesdayHis Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Dear brothers and sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. As we journey through this Holy Year of Jubilee under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,&rdquo...Posted: Nov-04-2025
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Cardinal Leo Marks All Souls Day with St. Anne’s Parish CommunityOn Nov. 2, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Anne’s Parish in Brampton, Ont., celebrating the noon Mass on the Feast of All Souls. The community warmly welcomed Cardinal Leo on this special occasion – marking his...Posted: Nov-03-2025 -
Celebrating 160 Years at Sacred Heart ParishParishioners at Sacred Heart Parish in Uxbridge, Ont., rejoiced as they celebrated God’s faithfulness and love with a dual milestone this year: the global Jubilee of Hope and the parish's own 160th anniversary. On Oct. 25, 2025...Posted: Oct-30-2025 -
COMMEMORATING ALL SOULS November 2, 2025The Church, in her wisdom and holiness, has taught clearly through the centuries that when a person passes from this world to the next while still attached to less serious sin, they need to be fully purified in order to...Posted: Oct-29-2025
