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The Heart, the Crown, the Flameby Fr. Favin Alemao The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus entered my life at a very young age. My family home, which was adorned with a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of...Posted: Jun-13-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Lake House Palliative Care CentreIn recent days, Archbishop Leo had the opportunity to visit and bless the Lake House Palliative Care Centre, one of the newest and most transformative palliative care facilities in Canada. The new centre will provide compassionate care for both patients...Posted: Jun-08-2023 -
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Fount of Consolationby Fr. Joshua Lobo In a church in Italy just meters away from the Pope's summer residence at Castel Gandolfo is a small side chapel with a sign that captures your attention as soon as you enter. Without any...Posted: Jun-07-2023 -
A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Crucifix: THE Christian symbols of love, welcoming and compassionJune 1, 2023 My dear Brothers & Sisters in Jesus’ Sacred Heart, It is a well-known and well-founded tradition that in our Catholic devotional life, each month of the calendar year focuses on a special devotion. For...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchBeginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...Posted: May-29-2023 -
The Descent of the Holy SpiritPosted: May-28-2023While it would be magnificent to have access to a time travel contraption like you might see in movies or on TV so that we could go back in time roughly 2000 years to witness the first Pentecost, we don... -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Carmelite Sisters, Parishioners in MississaugaAs part of his ongoing travels throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, visiting, celebrating and getting to know the rich diversity of our archdiocesan family, Archbishop Francis Leo recently had the opportunity to meet with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters who...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Celebrate the Ordination of Seven PriestsPosted: May-12-2023On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 a.m., His Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our seven transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Sávio Bruto da Costa, Rev. Mr. Sean Jacob, Rev. Mr. Mirko... -
Celebrating Nurses this National Nursing WeekThe National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada joined its international friends in honouring nurses at Nurses’ Week this year. We resumed in-person celebrations, inviting our members to host get-togethers for nurses in their parishes. This gave nurses...Posted: May-11-2023 -
Momentum Catholic Single MothersIn 2015, Pope Francis wrote to a single mother, acknowledging the difficulties single mothers face because of the existing stigma against them. “I know it's not easy to be a single mother,” Pope Francis said. “I...Posted: May-11-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for LifeMy dear friends, During the month of May, we think particularly of our Blessed Mother, who is a constant source of hope and inspiration for all of us. We ask for her powerful intercession and gentle guidance as we face...Posted: May-11-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide LegislationThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...Posted: May-09-2023 -
Cardinal Collins Celebrates 50 Years of PriesthoodHis Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop-Emeritus of Toronto, today celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Collins obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) from St. Jerome College in Waterloo in 1969...Posted: May-05-2023 -
Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
Imitating the Good ShepherdReflecting on the image of the Good Shepherd (Jn 6:53-69), Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte podcast speaks about the compelling and attractive quality of...Posted: May-01-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one. Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo: My dear friends, Christus resurrexit...Posted: May-01-2023 -
Clergy Changes 2023Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023. RETIREMENT Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. John Lung...Posted: Apr-28-2023
