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Join Us In Praying for the Repose of the Soul of Pope FrancisWe continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as we give thanks for his life of service as our faithful shepherd. All are welcome to join the Archdiocese of Toronto in praying for the repose...Posted: Apr-21-2025 -
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Pope FrancisThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued the following statement from president Most Rev. William T. McGrattan: It is with profound sadness that I join my brother Bishops, as well as the Catholic faithful in Canada and those around...Posted: Apr-21-2025 -
Statement from Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto following the death of Pope FrancisStatement from Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of TorontoFollowing the death of Pope FrancisApril 21, 2025 Our Catholic family worldwide is in mourning following the death of our spiritual father, Pope Francis. Since 2013, our shepherd has guided the flock lovingly...Posted: Apr-21-2025 -
Easter Sunday – He is Risen!Easter Sunday is more than just a celebration of an event that happened two thousand years ago. It is an invitation to experience a personal resurrection, to allow the light of Christ to penetrate the darkness within us, and to...Posted: Apr-20-2025 -
The Easter Vigil – From Darkness to LightThe Easter Vigil, held on Holy Saturday evening, is a profound and rich liturgy, moving us from the darkness to light, from death to life. This night is a powerful reminder of God's enduring promise of liberation and the...Posted: Apr-20-2025 -
Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMessage for Easter20 April 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Easter 2025 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. The greatest liturgical celebration of the Church is of course Easter. The enthusiastic...Posted: Apr-19-2025
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Good Friday – Passion of Our LordOn Friday, April 18, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at the 3 p.m. Good Friday service at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Considered the holiest day of the year for Christians worldwide, Good Friday recounts...Posted: Apr-18-2025 -
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s SupperFrank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at Holy Thursday Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, the three day period that commemorates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of...Posted: Apr-17-2025 -
More than 450 Priests Gather for Annual Chrism MassOn Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. This prayerful moment during Holy Week brought together more than 450 priests serving in the Archdiocese...Posted: Apr-16-2025 -
Year of Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome with Cardinal Frank Leo – November 10 – 17, 2025The Archdiocese of Toronto Jubilee 2025 Committee is organizing a week-long pilgrimage to Rome with Cardinal Frank Leo, taking place on November 10 – 17, 2025. The pilgrimage will include visits to Rome’s major basilicas and Holy...Posted: Apr-10-2025 -
Cardinal Frank Leo's Holy Thursday Message to PriestsMessage to Priests for Holy Thursday17 April 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Touching Christ’s Body My dear Brother Priests, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am reaching out to you this day...Posted: Apr-10-2025
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Easter Flower FundraiserThank you to everyone who ordered Easter Flowers for our fundraiser! Easter flowers may be picked up Friday, April 11, Saturday April 12 or Sunday April 13 from 2:30-5:00 pm at the Parish Centre.Posted: Apr-08-2025 -
A Day With Mary – May 31 – Registration Now Open!On Saturday, May 31 – the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the first annual archdiocesan “A Day With Mary” will be taking place outdoors at Villanova College in King City. All are invited...Posted: Apr-04-2025 -
Cardinal Leo joins with Youth of the Neocatechumenal Way for Vespers & AdorationOn March 30, 2025, Cardinal Leo led Vespers and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the youth of the Neocatechumenal Way. Coming from various walks of life across the Greater Toronto Area, this opportunity to express and share...Posted: Apr-02-2025 -
Holy Week 20252025 Holy Week Celebrations Sat./Sun. April 12/13 Palm Sunday Masses (Saturday) 5pm, (Sunday) 9am, 11am (Sunday) 2:00pm Spanish Mon. April 14 Mass 8:20am Tues. April 15 Mass 8:20am Wed. April 16...Posted: Mar-31-2025 -
Unity Health Toronto Welcomes New President & CEOOn Friday, March 28, 2025, Unity Health Toronto announced the appointment of Mr. Altaf Stationwala as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic...Posted: Mar-28-2025 -
Invitation from Cardinal Leo – Solemnity of Corpus Christi – Procession & ResourcesCorpus Christi and the Jubilee 2025 27 March 2025 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you in anticipation of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi which will be celebrated this...Posted: Mar-27-2025 -
Lent Confessions 2025Lenten Day of Confession Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Several priests available!)Posted: Mar-25-2025
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Clergy Changes for 2025Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...Posted: Mar-25-2025 -
Image of Mary Arrives at Jubilee Pilgrimage ChurchesA special image of Mary, chosen by Cardinal Leo, has been delivered to the pilgrimage churches identified for the Year of Jubilee. This image will be displayed prominently in pilgrim churches throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto during this...Posted: Mar-24-2025
