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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 -
A Word from the HeartI wish you all a blessed and grace-filled celebration of the birth of our Saviour. Indeed, it is time to give thanks that we can gather in person. As we welcome the New Year, our parish community looks forward...Posted: Dec-13-2022 -
CNEWA Canada Welcomes New National DirectorDr. Adriana Bara is the new national director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in Canada (CNEWA). Until her appointment, Dr. Bara directed the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in Montreal, a not-for-profit organization founded in...Posted: Dec-13-2022 -
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 -
Preparing our Hearts for AdventWhile Advent is the start of a new liturgical year, it has evolved to become many different things for different people. What is the real meaning of Advent? How can I allow this season to bring me closer to God...Posted: Nov-29-2022 -
The pandemic, mental health and Catholic priestsHow has the pandemic affected the well-being of priests? Three priest researchers from the Southdown Institute in partnership with an economics researcher from the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany studied the implications of priests as frontline workers...Posted: Nov-28-2022 -
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 -
Ministries of Care Offers Hope Amidst LossDuring the month of November, we pray for all the souls of the faithful departed. The bereavement ministry is a ministry of care. Parish bereavement ministers reach out to parishioners who have had a loved one die in the past...Posted: Nov-23-2022 -
‘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 -
‘HopeLine’ for Palliative Care Support Now Open to CallersPalliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for persons living with the illness as well as...Posted: Nov-11-2022
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The Shepherds’ Trust Collection WeekendThis weekend (November 12/13) is the annual special collection for The Shepherds’ Trust. The Shepherds’ Trust supports the needs of the retired diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Toronto who have served our family of faith &ndash...Posted: Nov-09-2022 -
A Faithful ShepherdIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 12/13), here's a look at how Fr. Vitaliano Papais continues to serve the community as a faithful shepherd. Retirement is typically...Posted: Nov-09-2022
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Basilian Fathers Celebrate 200 Years of ServiceA special Bicentennial Mass will be held at St. Basil’s Catholic Parish to commemorate the Congregation of St. Basil’s 200 years of service. Banners depicting the Congregation’s storied history will be on display in...Posted: Nov-02-2022 -
Mother Teresa: No Greater LoveTo mark the 25th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death, the Knights of Columbus produced the film Mother Teresa: No Greater Love – a tribute to this spiritual icon. Below, Director and Writer David Naglieri weighs in on the...Posted: Oct-27-2022 -
Ukrainian Catholic Bishops Call for Prayer, Fasting, and ActionIn a pastoral letter, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of Canada invite people to pray, fast, and act in support of their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. The bishops express the view that, like the crises the Ukrainian people have experienced...Posted: Oct-21-2022 -
Canadian Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter to Young PeopleThe Most Rev. Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a Pastoral Letter to Young People. The Pastoral Letter is dated October 12 in honour of the anniversary of the death of Blessed Carlo...Posted: Oct-13-2022 -
Are you able to host a Ukrainian family?When hearing reports of the war in Ukraine, and the millions of Ukrainians that have been forced to flee their homeland, many have asked what they can do to help. Over 80,000 Ukrainians have already arrived to Canada through...Posted: Oct-11-2022 -
St. Ann’s Food Bank a Community Staple at Thanksgiving and Year-RoundSt. Ann’s Food Bank is a ministry run through St. Ann’s Parish in downtown Toronto that assists those in need both within the parish and the surrounding area. A member agency of the Daily Bread Food...Posted: Oct-07-2022
