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Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Program for Papal Visit to Canada – July 24 – 29, 2022Canada’s Catholic Bishops welcome today’s announcement from the Holy See providing further details of the itinerary of Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, July 24 – 29, 2022. This will be the fourth papal visit...Posted: Jun-23-2022 -
Never Stop Learning: Adult Faith Formation through Bible StudyDuring the month of June, the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship are focused on adult faith formation and maturing adults. One of the most meaningful forms of faith formation for adults of all ages is the...Posted: Jun-22-2022 -
World Meeting of Families is just a click awayCarissa and Patrick Douglas will be attending the World Meeting of Families in Rome as part of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ delegation alongside 11 other couples from Canada. 1. Ahead of a meeting with Pope Francis, Vincenzo...Posted: Jun-20-2022 -
Toronto's Largest Permanent Diaconate Ordination in Years a Testament to the Service of All DeaconsThis Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m., 20 men will be ordained permanent deacons in service to the Archdiocese of Toronto. Their ministry begins in Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, but will extend far beyond...Posted: Jun-17-2022 -
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Sacred Heart of JesusIn light of June being the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, here’s a look at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the role she played in promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart – imagery that goes all...Posted: Jun-16-2022 -
For Love of the ChurchFor Love of the Church is a book celebrating the life, teachings and achievements of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, to create a “Catholic culture” actively engaged with the signs of the times. Following the “ecclesial...Posted: Jun-08-2022 -
Pentecost — Inviting Us to Join Christ in His living Church TodayFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. At the beginning of this Easter Season, you and I celebrated Easter by renewing our baptismal promises. In the Ritual for Infant Baptism, there are about...Posted: Jun-03-2022 -
Sunday Mass ObligationOn March 13, 2020, Cardinal Collins issued a communication to the faithful of this archdiocese indicating that it was necessary to cancel public celebrations of the Eucharist on the coming Sunday, stating: “For this weekend and any other which...Posted: Jun-01-2022 -
Stewards Sent to Continue Building the Church in a Post- Pandemic WorldFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. In the days following Jesus’ resurrection, the disciples of Jesus locked themselves away in self-isolation for fear that the Romans and Jews might arrest...Posted: May-27-2022 -
Clergy Changes 2022Below is the list of clergy changes for 2022. RETIREMENT Msgr. Gregory Ace – June 29, 2022c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. Victor Boiragi – June 29, 2022Our Lady of Grace MonasteryMarylake, PO...Posted: May-27-2022 -
Understanding Catholics' Favourite PrayerIn light of the month of Mary, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Associate Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at St. Augustine's Seminary, offers an overview, history and tips for praying the rosary, with some excerpts from Living with the Rosary...Posted: May-26-2022 -
Communication from Cardinal Collins – Retirement of Jim Milway, Chancellor of Temporal AffairsTo all clergy and staff of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Jim Milway has indicated his desire to retire from the Archdiocese of Toronto as he approaches the end of his second term as Chancellor of Temporal Affairs. I have appreciated...Posted: May-16-2022 -
Cancelled: Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveSadly, the Archdiocese of Toronto has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective, which was planned to take place on Wednesday, May 18. It proved difficult to secure a candidate from one of...Posted: May-14-2022 -
A New Satellite Office to Serve the Catholic CommunityOn May 5, Cardinal Thomas Collins blessed the Archdiocese of Toronto’s new satellite office at 830 Bathurst St., just south of St. Peter’s Parish. The Paulist Fathers opened the Catholic Information Centre to attract new converts...Posted: May-13-2022 -
Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Dates and Hub Cities for Papal Visit to CanadaEarlier today, the Vatican formally announced that Pope Francis will travel to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. The historic visit, focused on Indigenous healing and reconciliation, will be the fourth papal journey to Canada and the first since Saint...Posted: May-13-2022 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Celebrate the Ordination of Four PriestsOn Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10 a.m., His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our four transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Alexander D'Silva, Rev. Mr. Eduardo Lopez, Rev. Mr. Adam Pantaleo...Posted: May-12-2022
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Parishes Resume Special Catholic Family Faith Formation ProgramOrganized by the Office of Formation for Discipleship and funded through the Family of Faith campaign, the Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) pilot project equips parishes to help parents and their children (ages 0-6) to learn about the Catholic...Posted: May-05-2022 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Hosts an Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveWith the official start of the 2022 Ontario general election campaign upon us, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce that we will host another “Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective” on Wednesday, May 18 starting at...Posted: May-03-2022
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Understanding the Funeral Liturgy through Our Baptism and God’s Divine MercyFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. Have you ever noticed how people speak to one another when they fall in love? Once they have first gained the courage to tell the other...Posted: Apr-22-2022 -
Catholic Education Week – May 1 to 6Every year during Catholic Education Week, we are called to celebrate the valuable contributions that Catholic schools make to our parish communities, our province and our country. This year, Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from Sunday, May 1 to...Posted: Apr-22-2022
