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Toronto's Largest Permanent Diaconate Ordination in Years a Testament to the Service of All DeaconsThis Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m., 20 men will be ordained permanent deacons in service to the Archdiocese of Toronto. Their ministry begins in Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, but will extend far beyond...Posted: Jun-17-2022 -
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Sacred Heart of JesusIn light of June being the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, here’s a look at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the role she played in promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart – imagery that goes all...Posted: Jun-16-2022 -
For Love of the ChurchFor Love of the Church is a book celebrating the life, teachings and achievements of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, to create a “Catholic culture” actively engaged with the signs of the times. Following the “ecclesial...Posted: Jun-08-2022 -
Sunday Mass ObligationOn March 13, 2020, Cardinal Collins issued a communication to the faithful of this archdiocese indicating that it was necessary to cancel public celebrations of the Eucharist on the coming Sunday, stating: “For this weekend and any other which...Posted: Jun-01-2022 -
Clergy Changes 2022Below is the list of clergy changes for 2022. RETIREMENT Msgr. Gregory Ace – June 29, 2022c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. Victor Boiragi – June 29, 2022Our Lady of Grace MonasteryMarylake, PO...Posted: May-27-2022 -
Communication from Cardinal Collins – Retirement of Jim Milway, Chancellor of Temporal AffairsTo all clergy and staff of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Jim Milway has indicated his desire to retire from the Archdiocese of Toronto as he approaches the end of his second term as Chancellor of Temporal Affairs. I have appreciated...Posted: May-16-2022 -
Cancelled: Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveSadly, the Archdiocese of Toronto has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective, which was planned to take place on Wednesday, May 18. It proved difficult to secure a candidate from one of...Posted: May-14-2022 -
A New Satellite Office to Serve the Catholic CommunityOn May 5, Cardinal Thomas Collins blessed the Archdiocese of Toronto’s new satellite office at 830 Bathurst St., just south of St. Peter’s Parish. The Paulist Fathers opened the Catholic Information Centre to attract new converts...Posted: May-13-2022 -
Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Dates and Hub Cities for Papal Visit to CanadaEarlier today, the Vatican formally announced that Pope Francis will travel to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. The historic visit, focused on Indigenous healing and reconciliation, will be the fourth papal journey to Canada and the first since Saint...Posted: May-13-2022 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Hosts an Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveWith the official start of the 2022 Ontario general election campaign upon us, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce that we will host another “Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective” on Wednesday, May 18 starting at...Posted: May-03-2022
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Catholic Education Week – May 1 to 6Every year during Catholic Education Week, we are called to celebrate the valuable contributions that Catholic schools make to our parish communities, our province and our country. This year, Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from Sunday, May 1 to...Posted: Apr-22-2022 -
Holy Week 2022On the weekend of April 9/10, Catholics around the world will celebrate Palm Sunday and we will enter into Holy Week, the most profound period in the Christian calendar. This is a time for us to remember the sacrifice...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
Mark Wahlberg’s film Father Stu highlights the strength that comes from sufferingFather Stu is based on the inspiring true-life story of Fr. Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who develops a muscular disorder that mimics the symptoms of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mark Wahlberg, who stars as Father Stu...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
Encountering Christ on the RCIA journeyRebecca Spellacy, who became Catholic as an adult, is the Director of Worship for the Diocese of Austin, Texas, and the former Associate Director, Liturgy, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Toronto. Below, she shares...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
Looking Back at the Indigenous Delegation to RomePope Francis has concluded his meetings with Indigenous delegates in the Vatican to learn more about the legacy of Canada’s residential school system and to apologize for abuses that occurred there. The Holy Father said that listening to...Posted: Apr-01-2022 -
Consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of MaryOn Friday, March 25, the Archdiocese of Toronto will answer the call of Pope Francis for dioceses around the world to pray for peace to help bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. During a ceremony of prayer...Posted: Mar-21-2022 -
Updated Covid-19 Protocols Coming into Effect on Monday, March 21The Archdiocese of Toronto has followed the Government of Ontario’s Covid-19 guidance throughout the pandemic. Last week, the provincial government announced the end of public masking requirements in most settings effective Monday, March 21, 2022. The health...Posted: Mar-16-2022 -
Tax Receipt InformationThe Archdiocese of Toronto is always grateful for your generous donations. Your gifts ensure that we can fulfill our Christian mission by spreading the Gospel and assisting our neighbours in need. With tax season upon us, hopefully most of our...Posted: Mar-07-2022 -
Crossings: A Journey to EasterCrossings is an outdoor visual art exhibition that engages the Scriptural Stations of the Cross. Running from March 2 to April 14, the exhibition features 16 art pieces at 16 different locations in Toronto on a pilgrimage style “journey...Posted: Mar-04-2022 -
Prayer, Fasting and Alms for UkraineIn response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has announced a “Day for Fasting and Peace” to take place on Ash Wednesday, March 2. “I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely...Posted: Mar-01-2022
