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Introducing the St. Monica Institute: A New Centre of Catholic FormationPosted: Dec-16-2021The St. Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization is a new initiative from the Archdiocese of Toronto. This partner organization of St. Augustine’s Seminary will provide educational opportunities for Catholics in the archdiocese – and beyond. Matthew Marquardt... -
15th Anniversary of Appointment of Cardinal Thomas Collins as Archbishop of TorontoOn December 16, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Thomas Collins, then serving as the Archbishop of Edmonton, as the 10th Archbishop of Toronto, succeeding Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic. Archbishop Collins would be officially installed on January 30, 2007 at St...Posted: Dec-16-2021 -
Synode 2021-2023Synod Survey (French) (For the Synod survey in English, please click here)Posted: Dec-14-2021 -
The Synod on Synodality: Share Your ThoughtsPope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful. “Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been many...Posted: Dec-10-2021 -
A Closer Look at Mother MaryOn January 15, 2022, Dr. Josephine Lombardi will be leading a workshop titled, “Mariology: Past and Present,” which will delve into current developments in the study of Mary. A part of St. Augustine’s Seminary’s...Posted: Dec-10-2021 -
Update on the Delegation to RomeAfter careful assessment of the uncertainty and potential health risks surrounding international travel amid the recent spread of the Omicron variant, the Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami have jointly decided...Posted: Dec-07-2021 -
Living in the Real World Leads to RepentanceFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. Recently, I was talking to a friend’s seven year old son about school. He was telling me that the best thing about school...Posted: Dec-03-2021 -
Advent Day of Confessions: December 12-18Advent is a time for us to reflect on our relationship with God and to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ. That makes it an ideal time to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. From December 12 to 18...Posted: Dec-03-2021 -
Jesus Challenges Us to Respond with Hope, Faith and LoveFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto. There is a story of a typical last-minute Christmas shopper, a mother who was busily running from store to store...Posted: Nov-26-2021 -
The Illuminating Story of the Advent WreathOf the many symbols that mark the liturgical seasons of the Latin Church calendar, few are better known or more beloved than the Advent wreath, which marks the passage of the four weeks preceding Christmas. What are the origins of...Posted: Nov-19-2021 -
Watch the 42nd Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – November 23, 2021You’re invited to watch the 42nd annual Cardinal’s Dinner which will be held virtually. While we aren’t able to gather in person due to the pandemic, we are excited to invite Catholics throughout the...Posted: Nov-18-2021 -
Ordinandi Dinner 2022 | Save the DateSponsored by theSerra Foundation of Canada and the 6 Serra Clubsin the Archdiocese of Toronto to be held virtually onTuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 7pmvia youtube.com/archtoronto Please join us as we gather virtually to celebrate new priestly vocations...Posted: Nov-15-2021 -
The Shepherds’ Trust: 25 Years of Caring for Retired PriestsThe Shepherds’ Trust celebrates a milestone anniversary this fall. For 25 years, The Shepherds’ Trust has been caring for the retired priests who have always cared for us. The retired priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto are so...Posted: Nov-12-2021 -
#RedWednesday 2021 Looks at the Sharp Rise in Anti-Christian Persecution in AfricaPosted: Nov-10-2021Evellyne Lemos is a Toronto-based coordinator for Aid to the Church in Need Canada. November 17 will be the fourth year that churches and other religious buildings across Canada will be illuminated in... -
Canadian Bishops Invite Residential School Survivors, Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Youth to Meet with Pope Francis in DecemberThe Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that 25-30 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Elders, knowledge keepers, residential school survivors, and youth will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican from December 17-20, 2021, accompanied by...Posted: Nov-10-2021 -
A Call to You: Reflecting on the PriesthoodFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Aurora, Ont. I want to give some thought to priesthood this weekend. Today’s readings speak well to the priestly life. And The Shepherds’ Trust collection...Posted: Nov-05-2021 -
Watch Two Men Be Ordained to the Priesthood on Friday, November 5The Archdiocese of Toronto is excited to share that two transitional deacons will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. We ask that you keep Deacon Kevin...Posted: Nov-03-2021 -
To Fall in Love with God is the Greatest RomanceFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont.“Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.” (translated as, “Where charity and love are, there God is...Posted: Oct-29-2021 -
Your Gift to ShareLife Automatically Doubles until November 15Your community has never needed ShareLife as much as it does now. And until Monday, November 15, your donation to ShareLife has never gone as far. As we head into the final ShareLife collection weekend of 2021, every donation...Posted: Oct-29-2021 -
Statement by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re announcement of Papal Visit to CanadaI am most grateful that Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of the Bishops of Canada for a pastoral visit to advance the healing and reconciliation journey with the Indigenous Peoples of this land. I reiterate the unequivocal apology of...Posted: Oct-27-2021
