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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...Posted: Dec-08-2020 -
Advent Day of ConfessionsThe Advent season is an excellent time to seek forgiveness for our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Christmas is when we celebrate God’s love for us, as demonstrated by the birth of Jesus. As we reflect on...Posted: Dec-07-2020 -
COVID-19 and the Archdiocese of Toronto: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe share the frustration of all those who are struggling with the current restrictions on places of worship, especially in lockdown regions identified by the Province of Ontario. In response to numerous inquiries at both the archdiocesan and parish level...Posted: Dec-05-2020
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Support Christians in the Middle East by Watching a Special BroadcastThe Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Salt+Light will bring you stories of hope from Middle Eastern Christians during a special broadcast on Thursday, December 10, 2020 starting at 8 p.m. This broadcast will educate us about...Posted: Dec-02-2020
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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...Posted: Nov-30-2020
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Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Ivan Camilleri as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of TorontoPope Francis has appointed Fr. Ivan Camilleri as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Following his episcopal ordination, the new bishop will join three auxiliary bishops currently assisting the Archbishop of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins, in serving the faithful...Posted: Nov-27-2020
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Watch Cardinal Collins Advocate for Palliative Care Before the Ontario LegislatureOn Monday, November 23, 2020 from 5 to 6 p.m., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will speak before an Ontario Legislature committee about Bill 3, Compassionate Care Act, 2020. The bill calls on the Minister of Health and...Posted: Nov-23-2020
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Letter from Cardinal Collins: COVID-19 Provincial Measures (November 20, 2020)To all clergy, staff and the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Before providing an update on the latest measures implemented by the province of Ontario regarding churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, I wish to express my gratitude and...Posted: Nov-20-2020
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Please Donate to the Philippines Relief EffortIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines is struggling through one of the worst typhoon seasons in decades after six significant storms made landfall on the Southeast Asian nation in just three weeks. The Archdiocese of Toronto...Posted: Nov-18-2020
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Join Cardinal Collins for a Dinner and Show This ThursdayFor 40 years, the archbishop of Toronto has raised funds for local charities by hosting an enormous in-person dinner. Over this time, more than $6 million have been raised to help our neighbours in need. But during the COVID...Posted: Nov-11-2020
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Special Mass to Recognize Parish Volunteers – Wednesday, November 4We are happy to say that in the months since our churches re-opened, there has yet to be community transmission of COVID-19 in any of our parishes. This amazing track record is only possible thanks to the hard...Posted: Oct-31-2020
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Requiem Mass for Victims of COVID-19 – Monday, November 2On All Souls’ Day (Monday, November 2, 2020) at 7:30 a.m., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will celebrate a requiem Mass for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. All are invited to watch the Mass...Posted: Oct-28-2020
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Registration Deadline for the Parish Ministry Conference Is Fast ApproachingThis is your final reminder to register for the Third Annual (Virtual) Parish Ministry Conference. The Office of Formation for Discipleship has put together a great program for this conference happening on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2020...Posted: Oct-23-2020
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Religious Leaders Unite to Oppose EuthanasiaMore than 50 religious leaders representing Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Jewish and Muslim communities have signed an open leader to Canadians explaining their collective opposition to the federal government’s proposed expansion of euthanasia. “It perplexes our collective minds...Posted: Oct-14-2020
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Read Pope Francis’s Latest Encyclical, Fratelli TuttiOn the Feast of St. Francis Assisi, Pope Francis signed his latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, in the tomb of his papal namesake. Meaning, “Brothers All,” Fratelli Tutti tells us that the COVID-19 pandemic has both exposed the...Posted: Oct-05-2020
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Congratulations to the Archdiocese’s New Permanent DeaconsThe Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated the ordination of seven new permanent deacons at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, October 3, 2020. We congratulate our newest permanent deacons: Deacon Paul Bar Deacon Michael Lewis Deacon Daniel McPhee Deacon...Posted: Oct-04-2020
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Moira McQueen Wins Prestigious AwardWe are excited to announce that the latest winner of the Christian Culture Gold Medal Award is Moira McQueen, executive director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of...Posted: Oct-02-2020
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Cardinal Collins Wins International Stewardship AwardWe are pleased to share that Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has won the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s (ICSC) 2020 Christian Stewardship Award. From his pastoral letter to his keynotes and video messages, Cardinal Collins has been...Posted: Sep-17-2020
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A New Season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Collins Is UnderwayCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will begin his ninth season of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, September 13 at 7 p.m. This season, Cardinal Collins will reflect on the psalms and canticles...Posted: Sep-11-2020
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Cardinal Collins’ Message on the Tragedy in Durham RegionAfter the deadly shooting in Oshawa, Ont., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, offered his prayers and consolation to the Traynor family. You can watch the Cardinal’s message by clicking the image below. The Archdiocese of Toronto prays...Posted: Sep-09-2020
