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Celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at St. Augustine’s SeminaryOn Dec. 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a solemn Mass and colloquium for faculty and seminarians of St. Augustine’s Seminary. The celebration of this Solemnity has been an annual...Posted: Dec-11-2025 -
Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Posted: Dec-11-2025 -
Celebrating 50 Years of Faith at St. Fidelis ParishOn Dec. 7, St. Fidelis Parish joyfully celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a solemn 50th Anniversary Mass presided by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. The celebration brought together former pastors, long-time parishioners, former parishioners and many guests who gathered...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Cardinal Leo Leads Catholic Delegation for Luncheon with Orthodox BishopsOn Dec. 3, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo (Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto) accompanied by the four Auxiliary Bishops, met with Orthodox bishops in the Greater Toronto Area for a luncheon held in honour of the Feast of St. Andrew. The...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Seeing Further in the DarknessI am living in darkness. I wake up to darkness, go to work, come home and go to sleep in the dark. During this time of year, I am reminded of how deeply human it is to long for light...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Invitation to the Closing Mass for the Year of the Jubilee - December 28, 2025 at 5:00PMDear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. I am reaching out to you as we immerse ourselves in the Advent journey culminating in the celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Lord...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Advent Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: Praying and Singing with Other ChristiansAN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe service of Lessons and Carols recounts the story of humanity's fall, the promiseof the Messiah, and the birth of Christ through nine short Bible readings from...Dec-21-2025 to Dec-21-2025 (04:30 PM to 06:00 PM) -
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Restores Hope in the Holy LandOn Nov. 29, more than 250 supporters of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) gathered at the Venu Event Space in Woodbridge, Ont., for a gala evening themed “Restoring Hope in the City of God...Posted: Dec-08-2025 -
Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto—Commemoration of International Holocaust DayAN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe Archdiocese of Toronto is a founding member of the Christian-Jewish Dialogue of Toronto. Join us as we commemorate and honour the victims, survivors, and liberators of...Jan-27-2026 to Jan-27-2026 (07:30 PM to 09:00 PM) -
Day of Reflection - Eucharist -- Church. Where We Learn A Spirituality of Encounter & Service.Day of Reflection for Men/Women: We will reflect and pray on the different movements and parts of the Eucharistic celebration. Gathering of God’s People. Listening to God’s Word. Thanksgiving for God’s deeds in...Jan-26-2026 to Jan-26-2026 (09:00 AM to 03:00 PM) -
Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Hosts Annual Christmas CelebrationOn Dec. 3, the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies hosted its annual Christmas celebration – with guest of honour His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo in attendance. He serves as Grand Chancellor of the Institute, and also gave the Benediction at...Posted: Dec-05-2025 -
Cardinal Leo Affirms Concerns of Canadian Bishops re: Bill C-95 December 2025 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you today to convey my support of the 4 December letter to Prime Minister Carney issued by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...Posted: Dec-05-2025 -
Canadian Catholic Bishops Write to Prime Minister re: Proposed Restrictions on Religious FreedomThe Liberal government has reached an agreement with the Bloc Québécois concerning an amendment to eliminate the religious exemption clause from Canada’s hate speech legislation in Section 319 (3) (b) of the Criminal Code...Posted: Dec-04-2025 -
Easter Triduum Retreat - A Silent Retreat for Men & WomenA silent Easter Triduum Retreat for men & women: These days of retreat provide silence and solitude for entering more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. This SILENT retreat begins on Thursday evening and runs...Apr-02-2026 to Apr-05-2026 (06:30 PM to 10:00 AM) -
Simbang Gabi 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua ParishSt. Anthony of Padua Parish invites you to Simbang Gabi - a devotional novena of Dawn Masses on the nine days before Christmas.Come join us for a spiritual preparation for Christmas. Let us come together in faith, prayer and community...Dec-16-2025 to Dec-24-2025 (05:30 AM to 05:30 AM) -
Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service 2026AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSTheme: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4) The Week of...Jan-18-2026 to Jan-18-2026 (04:00 PM to 06:00 PM) -
Trusting in God’s Plan: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic AcademyOn Nov. 24, the Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community in Richmond Hill, Ont., and the York Catholic District School Board welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo to the Our Lady Queen of the World Parish for...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Young Adults Gather for Spiritual Renewal on 40th World Youth DayFrom Nov. 21 to 23, the Office of Catholic Youth hosted RENEW Toronto, its largest annual gathering for young Catholic adults. Held on the same weekend as the 40th World Youth Day and the Feast of Christ the King, 700...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Praying for Unity: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18–25, 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical celebration that happens annually from January 18 to 25. For over a century during that week, Christians from all over the world have been praying for healing, reconciliation and the...Posted: Nov-24-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for AdventMessage for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you in anticipation of the upcoming season of Advent, a blessed time of waiting, expectation, and preparation for the...Posted: Nov-20-2025
