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Canadian Bishops Invite Faithful to Pray and Fast for PeaceThe Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President released the following invitation for the Catholic faithful in Canada to pray and fast for peace: During this month of October dedicated to...Posted: Oct-07-2024 -
Pope Francis Elevates Archbishop Francis Leo to the College of CardinalsPope Francis has announced that Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo will be elevated to the College of Cardinals. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Holy Father’s Sunday Angelus in Rome. The Holy...Posted: Oct-06-2024 -
Over 100 university and college students participate in a walking pilgrimage at Martyrs’ ShrineContinuing an annual tradition, over 100 university and college students recently participated in a walking pilgrimage at the Martyrs’ Shrine. On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 the eight campus ministries of the Archdiocese of Toronto joined the community at the...Posted: Oct-04-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for October: Month of the Holy Rosary and of the MissionsHis Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto 2024 Message for October: Month of the Holy Rosary and of the Missions Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. Our annual...Posted: Oct-02-2024 -
New Youth Ministers and Youth Ministries Taking Flight in the ArchdioceseThe fall of 2024 is going to be a bit busier at some parishes in the archdiocese as 13 new parishes are poised to start up youth ministry for the first time, and 11 new youth ministers take up the...Posted: Oct-01-2024 -
2024 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic BishopsOn the occasion of the 2024 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released the following statement: In solemn prayer and reflection, the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic...Posted: Sep-30-2024
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The Archdiocese Celebrates the Solemnity of Saint Michael with the Inaugural Saint Michael Award RecipientsOn September 29, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, celebrated Mass at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica as part of celebrations marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the archdiocese. The celebration also provided...Posted: Sep-29-2024 -
THANK YOUA Big THANK YOU to all who made our Gigantic Garage Sale event a big success! Thank you to all who donated goods, thank you to all who bought items and thank you to all who volunteered in various...Posted: Sep-28-2024 -
Parishes get a boost in their youth & young adult ministry training!On the weekend of September 21/22, 391 youth ministers, core (volunteer) leaders and young adult ministry leaders converged on Dante Alighieri Academy in Toronto to hear speakers and attend workshops to help leaders prepare for the youth ministry season...Posted: Sep-27-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for World Day of Migrants and RefugeesMessage for World Day of Migrants and RefugeesHis Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto 29 September 2024 God walks with His People. My Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year the Universal Church is celebrating the World...Posted: Sep-26-2024
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Villanova College in King City Welcomes Archbishop Leo for Anniversary MassOn Friday, September 20, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Villanova College in King City, Ont. to celebrate the start of the 25th anniversary year. Archbishop Leo celebrated Mass for the school community which...Posted: Sep-24-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund17 September 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I pray that the summertime provided you with opportunities to rest and enjoy God’s manifold blessings. I wish to thank...Posted: Sep-20-2024 -
Inaugural Saint Michael Award Recipients AnnouncedThe Archdiocese of Toronto is delighted to announce the inaugural recipients of the Saint Michael Award, recognizing distinguished and faithful service by members of the Catholic community in the Greater Toronto Area. Each year, awards, one for each pastoral region...Posted: Sep-19-2024 -
Young adults hike up Blue Mountain in new initiative, "Faith and Fitness"On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, the Office of Catholic Youth held its young adult Faith & Fitness hike up Blue Mountain in Collingwood. With 28 participants, each one carried a sacred piece of the Mass—whether it was the...Posted: Sep-18-2024 -
EDGE Camp 2024 celebrates its 14th year with 500+ participantsWhile the summer can tend to be a quiet time for many parishes, that is not the case for the 28 parishes that collaborated together to run EDGE Camp 2024 at Camp White Pine at the tail end of August...Posted: Sep-17-2024 -
CNEWA Canada Urges National Response for War in UkraineCatholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada is launching a campaign to raise $600,000 to supply ten hospitals in Ukraine with medical equipment, hygiene products and transportation. The appeal follows the news in July of a cruise missile striking...Posted: Sep-17-2024 -
Bishops of Canada to Gather for Annual Meeting of the Plenary AssemblyThe Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will gather in Beaupré, Quebec for its annual meeting from September 23-27, 2024. The meeting will see 79 Bishops converge to discern, discuss and deliberate the life...Posted: Sep-17-2024
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Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Celebrates 50th AnniversaryOn September 7, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Scarborough, Ont. to join their 50th anniversary celebrations. Archbishop Leo celebrated Mass which was followed by a jubilee reception...Posted: Sep-11-2024 -
Second Part of the webinar series “A Great Symphony of Prayer” Set for OctoberThe second instalment of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) webinar series A Great Symphony of Prayer: Praying with Mary, the Saints and Scripture will be offered during the month of October. Dr. Josephine Lombardi from St. Augustine's...Posted: Sep-10-2024
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Celebrating 45 Years of Airport ChaplaincyWith more than 50 million passengers and 50,000 employees serving one of the world’s largest airports, Toronto’s Pearson Airport Catholic Chaplaincy is a very busy place. Amidst the comings and goings that unfold each day...Posted: Sep-10-2024
