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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 -
Humanitarian Relief for Pakistan FloodsDevastating floods in Pakistan have displaced hundreds of thousands, at one point leaving a third of the country inundated with water. More than 1,500 people have died following record rainfall with 33 million throughout the country affected by this...Posted: Oct-03-2022 -
Celebrating 50 years of the DiaconateSeptember 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone. 1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary? We will...Posted: Sep-28-2022 -
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30This year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on Friday, September 30. Cardinal Collins will preside at the 7:30 a.m. Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with participation from Indigenous members...Posted: Sep-26-2022 -
Exploring Faith Through the Great OutdoorsThe Federation of North American Explorers (FNE) is a Catholic youth movement in the scouting tradition. FNE is formally recognized by the Holy See as a Catholic lay movement. Founder Paul Ritchie shares an overview below. 1. What is the...Posted: Sep-20-2022 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Submits its National Synod Synthesis to the Holy SeeThe first phase of the “Synod on Synodality,” listening at the diocesan level, has concluded. Synthesis Reports were prepared by each of Canada’s four Regional Episcopal Assemblies — Western, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic regions. These four...Posted: Sep-20-2022 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the passing of Queen Elizabeth IIThe Archdiocese of Toronto joins so many throughout our country and the world who are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, she served with dignity and grace. May her kind and faith-filled witness be fondly...Posted: Sep-08-2022 -
St. Paul’s Basilica – Celebrating 200 Years of ServiceIn 1822, St. Paul’s Basilica was established as the first Catholic parish in Toronto. In honour of this centuries-long milestone, Cardinal Thomas Collins will celebrate a 200th anniversary Mass on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. This...Posted: Sep-08-2022 -
Sposi Novelli Newlywed BlessingWith wedding season in full swing, some newlyweds are starting their marriage off in a special way – with a visit to the Vatican to receive a blessing from the Pope. The sposi novelli blessing for newlyweds takes place at...Posted: Aug-22-2022 -
From Moving Chairs to Celebrating the Vespers: A Seminarian’s Papal Visit ExperienceMichael Beaupré is a seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto. Below he shares his experiences during the papal visit as a Métis person and a Catholic. 1. What made you decide to drive to...Posted: Jul-29-2022 -
Pray, Watch, Reflect: Walking TogetherAs we welcome Pope Francis to Canada, all are invited to participate in this historic journey. In addition to television coverage of papal events, visit www.papalvisit.ca to access more than 10 livestream links of coverage featuring interpretation in...Posted: Jul-26-2022 -
Salt + Light documentary invites us on a journey of healing and reconciliationAs Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Canada kicks off this Sunday, July 24, Salt + Light Media has released Walking Together to help Canadians appreciate the broader story of the journey toward a meaningful reconciliation. Fr. Alan Fogarty, Executive Producer...Posted: Jul-22-2022 -
Two Sisters of Life to Profess Final Vows in TorontoTwo Sisters of Life will profess final vows at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica this Saturday, July 16 – the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Cardinal Thomas Collins will be the main celebrant and homilist. Sr. Jeanne...Posted: Jul-15-2022
