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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Issues Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in GazaOn August 25, 2025, the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued a statement in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement calls attention to the suffering population of Gaza, particularly children and...Posted: Aug-25-2025 -
Close to 4,000 Join Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ ShrineClose to 4,000 Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond came together on August 24, 2025 at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario for our Year of Jubilee pilgrimage. Many pilgrims started the day as early as...Posted: Aug-25-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Invites Faithful to Pray and Fast for PeaceDuring his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful worldwide to pray and fast for peace. In the words of the Holy Father: “Next Friday, 22 August, we will celebrate the memorial of Queenship of the Blessed...Posted: Aug-20-2025 -
Celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary at Good Shepherd Chaldean CathedralOn the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo traveled to Good Shepherd Chaldean Cathedral in Toronto and attended Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Robert Jarjis, Chaldean Bishop of...Posted: Aug-19-2025 -
Handicraft Holy Land ChristiansOn the weekend of September 6-7 , we will welcome our special guest from Sebastien Cardinal's team representing "Handicraft Holy Land Christians", who after all the Masses will briefly address the issues and concerns regarding the Christian presence in...Posted: Aug-19-2025 -
2025 Financial ReportThe Financial report for January-June 2025 can be found here. PARISH FINANCIAL NOTES AND UPDATES Special Collections:100% of the proceeds from special collections—such as ShareLife, Canadian Missions, Mission Co-op, and others—are forwarded directly...Posted: Aug-19-2025 -
Jubilee of Youth a "Spiritually Transformative Pilgrimage"From July 23 to August 5, 2025, 100 young adults from the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Diocese of London, guided by two priests from Toronto and one priest from London, went on pilgrimage to Italy for the Jubilee of...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Catholic Community Commits $800,000 to Fight HungerAs food insecurity worsens across the GTA, the Catholic community is responding with its largest-ever contribution to fight hunger. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
**NEW** First Communion and Confirmation 2026Posted: Aug-14-2025***NEW DATE*** The Sacramental Preparation Information Registration for 2025-2026 will be on September 13, 2025 (Saturday).First Reconciliation & First Communion is at 10:00 am. Confirmation is at 1:00 pm. We only give one information session... -
Frank Cardinal Leo Awarded King Charles III Coronation MedalOn August 11, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Premier Doug Ford. In a private ceremony at Queen’s Park, Premier Ford read the below proclamation: “His Eminence Frank...Posted: Aug-11-2025 -
CCCB Releases Pastoral Letter on Debt Forgiveness in the Jubilee YearA pastoral letter released July 28 by the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) calls for urgent action on international debt forgiveness as part of the Church’s response to the...Posted: Aug-01-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Peace After Horrific Attack on Congolese Catholic ChurchPope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow and dismay following a horrific attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, which left nearly 40 people dead. The Holy Father offered a message of hope, stating, "May the...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
Sister of Life with Toronto Connection to Profess Final Vows this SummerThe Sisters of Life, a religious congregation with a special fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life, is pleased to announce that Sr. Beata Victoria will profess her perpetual vows as a Sister...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
Young Canadians to Celebrate Jubilee of Youth in RomeThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced a special gathering of Canadian youth set for July 29 as part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year celebrations. The Canadian ceremony will take place at the Sant’Andrea...Posted: Jul-18-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Renews Call for Ceasefire in GazaThe Holy Father has renewed his calls for an “immediate ceasefire” following an airstrike on the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza. Below is the full text of the Telegram of the Holy Father, signed by Cardinal...Posted: Jul-17-2025 -
Transitional Diaconate Ordinations to Take Place September 13, 2025A significant milestone for four men currently studying for the priesthood will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This marks the day that they will be ordained to the transitional diaconate, one of the...Posted: Jul-11-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV's Message and Mass for the Care of CreationOn July 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the first "Mass for the Care of Creation." This special Mass uses a new set of prayers and readings from the Roman Missal, created by two Vatican offices: the Dicastery for...Posted: Jul-08-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo Appointed as Member to Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious DialogueOn July 3, 2025, the Vatican announced the appointment of Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto as a member to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. A dicastery is a department of the Roman Curia, the administrative body of the...Posted: Jul-03-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo's Message for Canada DayMessage for Canada Day 20251 July 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to you on the occasion of Canada Day. As Pilgrims of...Posted: Jun-27-2025 -
Safety Grill AppealWe are trying to raise $20,000 to install safety grills around the church. You can drop off your donation anytime. Mark your envelope that it is for the safety grill. The appeal will end once we meet our...Posted: Jun-26-2025
