In hearing news of the devastating fire that took place at the historic St. Anne’s Anglican Church on Gladstone Avenue in Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto offered prayers on behalf of the Catholic...
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the Archdiocese of Toronto are pleased to announce the sale of the Congregation’s Invermara property in Orillia. The archdiocese will take possession of the property from the Sisters on October...
On June 4, 2024, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica hosted a Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Philippines-Canada Diplomatic Relations. Archbishop Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at the celebration, expressing his...
Approximately 300 priests from the Archdiocese of Toronto took part in their yearly spiritual retreat these past few weeks (May 6-9 or 13-16). The purpose of the priest retreat is to provide priests with some well-needed...
On Sunday, June 2, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - often referred to as “the Feast of Corpus Christi” - the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto led a Eucharistic procession...
Earlier this month, 22 Youth Ministers from across the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for their annual retreat.
Held at Scott Mission Camp in Caledon, Ont., this year’s retreat was facilitated by Fr. Joshua Roldan, Director of the Office...
On Saturday, May 18, 2024 the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, traveled to Saint Louis de France Parish in North York to celebrate Mass and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to 27 young parishioners.
After Mass, a celebration...
Message of His Grace Most Reverend Francis Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto on Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – June 2024
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
Our life...
On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10 a.m. the Vicar for Permanent Deacons, the Most Reverend Vincent Nguyen, ordained 12 men to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Toronto.
The Rite of Ordination took place during Mass at...
The International Palliative Care Symposium held in Toronto from May 21-23 has now concluded.
The Symposium titled, “Towards a Narrative of Hope,” offered by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in conjunction with the Pontifical...
Earlier this year the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Francis of Asissi Parish in Toronto to celebrate Mass and meet the faithful parishioners.
“It is with great joy that we welcome you to our...
On April 27, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto participated in an ecumenical ceremony dedicated to St. Gregory of Narek held at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Toronto. Prayers were read by bishops and spiritual fathers...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Pontifical Academy for Life and other key partners are organizing an international interfaith symposium on palliative care. Entitled “Towards a Narrative of Hope,” this symposium will take place May 21-23...
With summer right around the corner, the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Catholic Youth created a list of summer camp opportunities for children. In many cases, camp spots are limited so families are encouraged to reach out to...
On Saturday, May 11, 2024 the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto ordained five men to the priesthood.
Rev. Marko Bušić, Rev. Daniel Lee, Rev. Ryan Nigli, Rev. Szymon Sorbian and Rev. Jeremy Zou received the...
Catholic Education Week is celebrated in all Catholic school boards during the first week of May each year. The theme for 2024 is “We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members, one of...
On Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10 a.m., the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our five transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Marko Bušić, Rev. Mr. Daniel Lee, Rev. Mr. Ryan Nigli, Rev. Mr...
Message for Mother’s Day 2024His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
12 May 2024
My Dear Friends,
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers here in the Archdiocese of Toronto. During...
Message for the March for Life 2024His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
9 May 2024
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I am writing to you on the occasion of this year’s March for Life...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) warmly invites the Catholic faithful to celebrate National Family and Life Week 2024 (NFLW), which will take place from May 13 to 19, 2024.
This year’s theme, “Love hopes...