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Update on COVID-19 Policies in the Archdiocese of TorontoIn recent days, there have been a number of changes to COVID-19 protocols throughout the province. Given all this new information, the Archdiocese of Toronto wants to provide an update on our COVID-19 policies. First, we thank all...Posted: Oct-26-2021 -
All Souls’ Day Mass: November 2, 2021Posted: Oct-22-2021Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, All Souls’ Day Masses will not be celebrated at Catholic cemeteries in the Archdiocese of Toronto this year. Instead Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will celebrate a special Mass to pray for... -
We Come to the Lord in Our BlindnessFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. We encounter Jesus and His disciples today outside of Jericho on their way to Jerusalem. How could you blame them for lacking patience with Bartimaeus...Posted: Oct-22-2021 -
Synod on Synodality: Imagining the Church’s FutureA global grassroots listening process is underway in the Catholic Church, which will be known as the “Synod on Synodality.” “Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There...Posted: Oct-15-2021 -
Congratulations to the Sisters of St. Joseph on 170 Years in TorontoThe Archdiocese of Toronto congratulates the Sisters of St. Joseph on the 170th anniversary of their arrival in the city. It is difficult to imagine Toronto without the Sisters of St. Joseph. Without these women religious we would not have...Posted: Oct-08-2021 -
Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This LandWe, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious...Posted: Oct-01-2021 -
Thoughts on Marriage and DivorceFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. Our first reading today, from Genesis, takes us to the very idea of God’s role in the creation of man and woman. The...Posted: Oct-01-2021 -
ShareLife Special Collection Weekend: October 2/3There will be a special parish collections for ShareLife on October 2/3. We're currently at 63 per cent of our 2021 parish campaign goal, so if you are able, please give generously at your parish or on the...Posted: Oct-01-2021 -
Resources for Catholics on National Truth and Reconciliation DayOn Thursday, September 30, 2021, people from across the country will mark the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation is particularly important to Catholics in Canada given the Church’s...Posted: Sep-28-2021 -
Canadian Bishops Announce Financial Pledge to Support Healing and Reconciliation InitiativesThe Bishops of Canada, as a tangible expression of their commitment to walk with the Indigenous Peoples of this land along the pathway of hope, are making a nation-wide collective financial commitment to support healing and reconciliation initiatives for...Posted: Sep-27-2021 -
World Day of Migrants & Refugees – Sunday, September 26, 2021Posted: Sep-24-2021People throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto will mark the World Day of Migrants & Refugees on Sunday, September 26, by praying for those have been forced to flee their homeland. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will celebrate a special... -
Living Not For OneselfFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont. There is a story of a devout Buddhist nun who went to the temple regularly to do her ritual prayer...Posted: Sep-24-2021 -
Catholic Bishops of Canada Apologize to the Indigenous Peoples of This LandThe Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, took the opportunity to affirm and acknowledge to the Indigenous Peoples the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this...Posted: Sep-24-2021 -
Upcoming Workshop Explores Some of the Bible’s Most Difficult QuestionsPosted: Sep-24-2021Fr. Fred Chung is a faculty member at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto, Ont. On Saturday, October 2, he will host an online Lay Spiritual Formation workshop on “The Soul’s Search for Joy and Meaning... -
Celebrating Stewardship Sunday – Weekend of September 19, 2021An annual celebration in the Archdiocese of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins has asked parishes to reflect, in a special way, on the theme of stewardship the weekend of September 19, 2021, also known as Stewardship Sunday. You can find special...Posted: Sep-17-2021 -
Resources to Help Catholics Discern Their Vote: 2021 Federal ElectionWith advance polls already in the history books, Canadians will still have an opportunity to vote in person on Monday, September 20, 2021. Catholics have a moral obligation to vote, if they are eligible. However, it can be difficult to...Posted: Sep-14-2021 -
Understanding SufferingFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. I believe that most people of a certain age can recount stories of suffering. An illness that may have led to death at an early...Posted: Sep-10-2021 -
Lectio Divina Resources Available OnlineIn 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...Posted: Sep-03-2021 -
Hearing and Speaking with Faith During This ElectionFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. There is a beautiful prayer that is used in the rite of baptism for an infant that is based on today’s Gospel. The passage...Posted: Sep-03-2021 -
Changes to Livestream Coverage at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaDuring 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...Posted: Aug-27-2021
