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Cardinal Collins to celebrate two special Masses in his final days as ArchbishopPosted: Mar-10-2023As His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins enters his final days before retirement as Archbishop of Toronto, there are two upcoming Masses where he will preside. On Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica... -
Path to Priesthood: Ordinandi Dinner 2023The 33rd annual Ordinandi Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 9 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton. This year’s dinner, organized by local Serra International clubs, will see eight transitional deacons sharing...Posted: Mar-08-2023 -
Installation of Archbishop Francis Leo to take place Saturday, March 25Bishop Francis Leo of Montreal will be installed as the next Archbishop of Toronto during a special Mass and ceremony to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael...Posted: Feb-16-2023 -
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of TorontoAuxiliary Bishop of Montreal named 13th Archbishop of Toronto, resignation of Cardinal Thomas Collins accepted by Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 13th Archbishop of Toronto. The...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Greetings Message to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto from Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo11 February 2023, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. I am reaching out to you all to convey my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of my appointment by the Holy Father to...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Journey Home Hospice Launches to Provide End-of-Life Care for People Experiencing HomelessnessLiving on the street is hard. Dying there is even harder. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) and Saint Elizabeth Health Care (SE Health) joined His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on February 6, 2023 in downtown Toronto as...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Help Victims of the Turkey and Syria EarthquakeTwo devastating earthquakes and hundreds of violent aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have caused great destruction in both countries. As search and rescue operations continue, the latest reports indicate that there are more than 40,000 people injured and the...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letters on Reconciliation with Indigenous PeoplesThe Bishops of Canada have released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation and hope with Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
Pope Francis' Message for the 57th World Day of Social CommunicationsThe Vatican has published Pope Francis' message for the 57th World Day of Social Communications on the theme, “Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate” (Doing the truth in charity) on the Feast of St. Frances de...Posted: Jan-24-2023 -
January 23 declared IBVM Day to Celebrate Loretto SistersThe Loretto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, IBVM) will be honoured annually on "IBVM Day" starting this January 23 – on founder Mary Ward’s birthday. The Toronto Catholic District School Board passed the motion on Jan...Posted: Jan-20-2023 -
Mother Teresa Documentary Coming to Toronto TheatresMother Teresa: No Greater Love, the newest film from the Knights of Columbus, will be showing at two theatres in the Archdiocese of Toronto this month. On Sunday, January 22, it will be screening at Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Toronto...Posted: Jan-10-2023 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIThroughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, we join in mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. We give thanks for his years of faithful, thoughtful and inspiring service to the Church. As a priest for more than 70 years and...Posted: Dec-31-2022 -
Cardinal Collins asks faithful to pray for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIIn a brief statement, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has invited the faithful to join in prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Cardinal Collins stated: "Let us all join in prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict in his grave illness...Posted: Dec-28-2022 -
Find a Church Near You This Christmas SeasonAs we journey through Advent on our way to the Christmas season, finding a local parish may be top of mind for many Catholics. Whether you find yourself in a different part of the archdiocese while visiting family or...Posted: Dec-19-2022 -
Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. Joseph WasikOn Friday, December 16, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned that Fr. Joseph Wasik, 84, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto, has been charged by Peel Police with gross indecency and indecent assault on a male (minor). The...Posted: Dec-16-2022 -
Reflection on the Role of Bishop from Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Monday, December 12, 2022, Fr. Gary Franken of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, B.C. was ordained to the episcopate and installed as the new Bishop of St. Paul, Alberta. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the homily at...Posted: Dec-14-2022 -
Reflections on the Papal VisitAbout Being Catholic is hosting an evening of personal reflections on the Papal Visit to Canada at St. Gregory’s Parish on Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Featuring testimony from some of the people who helped with...Posted: Dec-09-2022 -
St. Michael’s Choir School bringing Christmas Cheer to Massey HallSt. Michael's Choir School will be ushering in the Advent season and Christmas spirit with a rousing and joyous musical celebration at large-scale venue Massey Hall on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. For the first time...Posted: Nov-25-2022 -
‘Listening to Indigenous Voices’ Facilitator’s TrainingThe Jesuit Forum and the Mary Ward Centre are hosting a half-day introduction to encourage dialogue circles within the ministry setting based on the guidebook Listening to Indigenous Voices: A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships. Taking place...Posted: Nov-21-2022 -
43rd Annual Cardinal's DinnerTo read Cardinal Thomas Collins' address from the 43rd annual Cardinal's Dinner, see below or watch online at https://bit.ly/CardinalsDinner2022. The event has raised more than $6 million for the Cardinal's personal charities for the less...Posted: Nov-16-2022
