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God’s Love Is for All PeopleFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont. Normally, at this time of year, my parish and all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto, would be celebrating First Communions. Sadly, this year...Posted: May-07-2021 -
Introduction of a Reporting System to Address Allegations of Abuse or Misconduct by a Canadian Catholic BishopOn May 6, 2021, a national, bilingual service for reporting allegations of sexual abuse, either committed or covered-up by a Catholic Bishop, was launched. This initiative furthers the commitment of the Canadian Catholic Church to responsibility, accountability and transparency...Posted: May-06-2021 -
Catholic Education Week 2021: Nurturing HopeDuring Catholic Education Week 2021 (Sunday, May 2 to Saturday, May 7), the Archdiocese of Toronto thanks everyone who contributes to Catholic education in Ontario, especially after this incredibly difficult year. Teachers, students and staff have all shown amazing creativity...Posted: May-03-2021 -
Pruning Away What Is Unnecessary to Bear the Fruit of the KingdomFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. We can safely assume that Jesus was not an automaton. That suddenly He would just make a statement about the Kingdom of God without context...Posted: Apr-30-2021 -
Clergy Changes 2021RETIREMENT Rev. Alphonsus Bernard – July 1, 2021Blessed Trinity Parish, Toronto Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Bordonaro – August 1, 2021c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto Rev. Kazimierz Brzozowski – July 1, 2021c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge...Posted: Apr-30-2021 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Celebrate the Ordination of Two PriestsOn Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10 a.m., His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our two transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Arthur Lee and Rev. Mr. Andrew Taylor, with the Sacrament of Holy Orders as they...Posted: Apr-29-2021 -
A New Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins: “Heart Speaks to Heart”Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has released a new pastoral letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a significant reflection on one of the most sacred symbols in the Catholic faith and what it can teach us...Posted: Apr-28-2021 -
Help Us Pray for VocationsThe Office of Vocations at the Archdiocese of Toronto is wrapping up a week of prayer for those discerning a call to vocation and they need your help. So many consecrated individuals and those who are determining whether they are...Posted: Apr-23-2021 -
Take Up Your Cross and Follow MeCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. Spreading the Gospel can be difficult in our increasingly secular society. As stewards who are called...Posted: Apr-23-2021 -
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Christian Witness is Rooted in Life, Light and LoveFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto. There is an Indian story about teaching wisdom. A famous guru wanted to teach his disciples about God&rsquo...Posted: Apr-16-2021 -
Your Community Needs ShareLife More than EverSadly, we know that many members of our community are suffering greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sickness, lockdowns and layoffs have led to more anxiety, despair, addiction and abuse around the world. Luckily, you can help by supporting ShareLife...Posted: Apr-13-2021 -
Listen to the Seminary's Evening of Song in honour of MaryOn Thursday, April 15, St. Augustine’s Seminary hosted a beautiful evening of song and prayer, called “Songs from the Seminary: An Evening of Music in honour of Our Blessed Mother.” We are happy to share this...Posted: Apr-13-2021 -
Join the Seminary for an Evening of Song This ThursdaySt. Augustine’s Seminary is pleased to host an evening of song and prayer that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. This special evening, called “Songs from the Seminary: An Evening of Music in honour...Posted: Apr-13-2021
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You Are the Remedy to SkepticismFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. The Christian creed begins: I believe in God. The skeptic’s creed begins: I will believe it when I see it. For the skeptic...Posted: Apr-09-2021 -
CCCB Statement on the Expansion of Euthanasia in CanadaMessage from the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Faithful On the Expansion of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ...Posted: Apr-08-2021 -
Churches Remain Open During Stay-at-home OrderThe Government of Ontario will launch a province-wide stay-at-home order starting on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Ontarians are asked to stay at home except for essential matters. Acknowledging that religious practice is essential in the lives of...Posted: Apr-07-2021 -
Information for Parishioners on the Latest Emergency OrderToday, the Government of Ontario announced a 28-day province-wide lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown will come into effect on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Places of worship throughout the province will have a maximum...Posted: Apr-01-2021 -
COVID-19 Update from Cardinal Thomas Collins - April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 My dear friends, I pray that you and your loved ones are healthy and managing through these challenging days. For many, it feels as though our Lenten journey has been a year long period of sacrifice and...Posted: Apr-01-2021
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God Leads Us amid Our UncertaintyFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. Life can change in an instant. As I read the Gospel of John for the Mass on Easter Sunday morning, I could not think that Mary...Posted: Apr-01-2021
