In recent days, we’ve received numerous inquiries regarding the 2021-22 season of Lectio Divina. After 20 years of leading monthly Lectio Divina evenings from September through June (during his time in both Edmonton and Toronto), Cardinal Thomas...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the livestream Masses from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto gained a loyal following among Catholics living all around the world. We were happy to be there for the faithful during the worst...
Parishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto are asked to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm.
At least 1,900 people are dead, 9,000 are injured and...
I join with so many others throughout the province and country who are mourning the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, the Honourable William G. Davis. The former premier dedicated much of his life to the vocation of public...
On August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person services for the 2021 Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed have been cancelled at the seven locations of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto.
Cardinal Thomas Collins...
Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25.
Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...
As Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Ontario will enter Step 3 of the provincial government’s re-opening plan.
For churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, starting on July 16, this will mean:
There will be no capacity limit for...
Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion.
We acknowledge...
Starting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan.
As of this morning:
All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...
Following the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...
A number of people have reached out to the archdiocese to express their concern over a homily delivered at Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga, Ont., on the weekend of June 19/20.
We apologize to anyone who was offended by...
CCCB Statement Delegation to the Holy See
The Catholic Bishops in Canada have genuinely heard the sincere invitation to engage wholeheartedly with the past and are deeply committed to take truly meaningful active steps together with Indigenous Peoples in view...
The Archdiocese of Toronto offers our prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed Holder, and all those who condemn this...
Earlier today, the Government of Ontario announced that the province will enter Step One its re-opening plan on Friday, June 11 at 12:01 a.m.
We are excited to share that thanks to an amendment to the provincial...
June 3, 2021
“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” (1 Cor 12:26)
In recent days, the country has been shocked, saddened and angered by the discovery of the remains of 215 children in unmarked...
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week and we want to acknowledge the great contributions of its members who make the Archdiocese of Toronto a better place.
Since...
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential Schoolon the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation
On behalf of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of TorontoRegarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-Semitism
May 21, 2021
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a painful moment for both the Palestinian and Israeli...