Julia and Adam Kozak, a married couple, reflect on healing and repentance in light of the 2022 papal visit, Pope Francis’ ‘Pilgrimage of Penance.’ Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...
Homily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis Leo
Archbishop of Toronto
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
25 March 2023 - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Praised be Jesus Christ!
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Watch the homily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on March 25, 2023, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord:
Archbishop Leo Installation Homily...
This Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. will mark a new chapter for the Catholic Church in Toronto as the Most Rev. Francis Leo will be installed as Archbishop of Toronto, following the retirement of Cardinal Thomas Collins...
In Cardinal Collins’ final Sunday homily as Archbishop of Toronto, he talks about the role of Bishop, and how a Bishop must guide the flock of Christ and keep it safe. Watch the entire homily here:
Serve...
Patrick, the teenage shepherd of sheep, was called by God to be a shepherd of souls. Watch Cardinal Collins as he speaks on the feast of St. Patrick from the annual Mass of St. Patrick held at St. Michael's...
In his homily from Sunday, March 12, Cardinal Collins speaks on how the role of the “person who doesn’t understand” is important. We have to struggle to go deeper. We are called to receive the living...
In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Francis on March 13, an online prayer initiative has been created.
All are welcome to participate in offering one or more Hail Marys for Pope Francis on or before...
As His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins enters his final days before retirement as Archbishop of Toronto, there are two upcoming Masses where he will preside.
On Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica...
For those who are Deaf and hard of hearing, isolation and communication barriers did not just emerge during the pandemic. These individuals are often excluded from their communities as they face stigma and discrimination.
On Wednesday, March 8 at...
The 33rd annual Ordinandi Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 9 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton.
This year’s dinner, organized by local Serra International clubs, will see eight transitional deacons sharing...
In his homily from Sunday, March 5, at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in Toronto, Cardinal Collins touches on how we look but rarely see, we hear but so rarely do we listen. It may be challenging, but we are...
On February 23, 2023, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service with the Archdiocese. We honoured those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30 and 40 years of service...
Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte, speaks about the call to discipleship and the gift of unexpected graces. As key examples, Fr. Eric refers to two paintings: "The...
In Cardinal Collins’ homily on the first Sunday of Lent, he speaks of how we cannot live on bread alone, but rather we need to see the riches hidden in Christ, assess it, and act by our conduct.
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Michelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday.
1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...
Reflecting on the Lord's invitation to love our enemies (Mt:38-48), Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte podcast speaks about the power of the prophetic gesture...
Whenever anyone does something wrong, we've got an excuse: "Nobody's perfect, what can I do?"
Check out Cardinal Collins' homily from Sunday February 19 from St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica:
Cardinal Feb 19 Homily
Bishop Francis Leo of Montreal will be installed as the next Archbishop of Toronto during a special Mass and ceremony to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael...
Dr. Cynthia Cameron is Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair in Religious Education at the Faculty of Theology. Below, she shares a snapshot of the religious beginnings of Valentine’s Day.
1. What...