St. Leonard's Parish, Brampton
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Marriage Sunday 2021: Preparing for a Life TogetherAs the Archdiocese of Toronto prepares for Marriage Sunday on February 14, we acknowledge and thank all married couples – and especially those who are celebrating milestone anniversaries – for their commitment and witness to our community. An essential...Thursday, January 28, 2021 -
Email Impersonation Scam Targets Our ParishionersIn recent days, the Archdiocese of Toronto has received reports from parishioners who have gotten suspicious emails supposedly from our priests or staff members. These emails attempt to start an online conversation or they have a suspicious document attached to...Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Learn More about ‘The Songs of the Angels in the Book of Revelation’Everyone is invited to participate in an upcoming virtual class on "The Songs of the Angels in the Book of Revelation" offered by St. Augustine's Seminary's Lay Spiritual Formation Program. On Saturday, January 23, 2021...Friday, January 15, 2021
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Our Mission Through BaptismFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. Over the years, many people have asked me a very simple question when we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: “Why was...Friday, January 08, 2021
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The Gift of St. Joseph: Changing the World from the ShadowsRebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy in the Office of Formation for Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Toronto. On December 8, 2020, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued an apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father...Wednesday, December 23, 2020
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More on the Bioethics of COVID-19 and the VaccineMoira McQueen is the director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). Bambi Rutledge is the administrator of the CCBI. Every week, the CCBI publishes a COVID Bulletin, which helps the public understand the latest developments in the...Monday, December 14, 2020
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The Ethics of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Catholic Bioethical PerspectiveEDITOR’S NOTE (DECEMEBER 10, 2020): Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine, which based on current information does not use abortion-derived cell lines in its design/development or production. Some of its laboratory confirmatory testing has used...Tuesday, December 08, 2020
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New St. Michael’s College Program Teaches Interfaith DialogueSince 2019, the Diploma of Interfaith Dialogue has been fostering discussion amongst members of the world’s major religious traditions. This new, unique joint venture from the Faculty of Theology at St. Michael’s College in...Monday, November 30, 2020
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Experiencing God’s love through the Focolare MovementMaria and Vince Luca have been married for 42 years, with four daughters and seven grandchildren. Members of the Focolare's New Family Movement, the couple reflects on their journey together in light of Marriage Sunday, taking place on Sunday...Monday, February 04, 2019
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Retrouvaille: Hope and Healing for Broken MarriagesRetrouvaille is an international community of disciples committed to the continued healing of their marriages and, empowered by the Holy Spirit, sharing their stories, talents and gifts to promote and spread the healing ministry of Retrouvaille. Below, Jason...Thursday, February 02, 2017
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Marriage: A Nurturing GraceThe reflection below is written by Tony and Tessie Lopez, parishioners at Holy Spirit in Scarborough. Marriage Sunday is celebrated in the Archdiocese of Toronto on February 7/8, 2015. Thank you to all those witness the beauty of...Wednesday, February 04, 2015
