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Love is in the Air: 12,000 Years of Marriage Under One RoofWith St. Valentine’s Day just around the corner, more than 300 couples with a collective 12,000 years of marriage will gather this Sunday to celebrate milestone anniversaries at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto...Friday, February 09, 2024 -
February 11 is World Day of the SickThis upcoming Sunday, February 11 is recognized globally as World Day of the Sick. As such, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto has released a letter to the faithful saying, in part, “I wish to extend...Friday, February 09, 2024 -
World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human TraffickingToday (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child. After praying the Angelus in...Thursday, February 08, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Our Lady of Grace Parish in AuroraOn Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, traveled North to Aurora, Ont. for a pastoral visit to the parish community of Our Lady of Grace. Not only was Archbishop Leo able to celebrate...Wednesday, February 07, 2024 -
National Catholic Health Care Week February 4-10February 4-10 is National Catholic Health Care Week. It is an opportunity to recognize the important work of Catholic health care providers and organizations throughout the country. The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada website states that Catholic health care...Wednesday, February 07, 2024 -
Consecrated Men and Women Gather for Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaOn Saturday, February 3, 2024 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass on the occasion of World Day for Consecrated Life at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto. Bishop Ivan Camilleri, the archdiocesan...Monday, February 05, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo Presides Over Prayer Service Hosted By Regis CollegeOn Wednesday, January 24, the Toronto School of Theology (TST) held their Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, the prayer service was hosted by Regis College and was presided by the Most Reverend Francis Leo...Wednesday, January 31, 2024 -
Message from Archbishop Leo on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeMessage of Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life 2 February 2024 My dear Brothers and Sisters in Consecrated Life, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. With the liturgical feast...Monday, January 29, 2024 -
Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letter on Use of Social MediaThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace has released a Pastoral Letter on the use of social media entitled: “Let Your Speech Always Be Gracious.” The release of the letter on January 24...Thursday, January 25, 2024 -
Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are...Sunday, January 21, 2024 -
Sunday of the Word of GodThe “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...Sunday, January 21, 2024 -
Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now OpenCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...Friday, January 19, 2024 -
Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi DinnerWe are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...Thursday, January 18, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Bishops; Makes Several Visits Throughout the ArchdioceseMeeting with Bishops The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, along with several other clergy from the Archdiocese had the opportunity to meet with Bishop Andriy Peshko, the Ukrainian Orthodox Bishop of the Eastern Eparchy as well as...Tuesday, January 16, 2024 -
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...Monday, January 15, 2024 -
Pastoral Letter from the Most Rev. Francis LeoOn January 1, 2024, the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, the Most Rev. Francis Leo released a Pastoral Letter, "Seeking the Kingdom of God Above and Beyond All Other Things." The letter is directed to the People of...Monday, January 01, 2024 -
Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis LeoChristmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo Praised be Jesus Christ. My dear brothers and sisters, I wish to bring warm Christmas greetings to all of you and your families as faithful Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. This is...Sunday, December 24, 2023 -
Registration Open for New Cycle of Formation CoursesIn partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is once again offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at...Tuesday, December 19, 2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Allocates over $2.7 Million to Support Eight Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation ProjectsOn this National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced the allocation of more than $2.7 million to fund 8 different projects that will assist in the healing and reconciliation journey with First...Tuesday, December 12, 2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for HanukkahMy dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As Catholic Christians, we are in the midst of our Advent celebrations, the solemn and sacred preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour, on Christmas Day...Monday, December 11, 2023
