St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Toronto
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IDOL 3: Technological Gadgets (TGs)“Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands” (Psalm 115:4) Check out this list of cool TGs that I found in the “All-time 100 Gadgets” website[1] Entertainment Computing...Thursday, April 01, 2021 -
IDOL 02: HappinessThere are tons of sayings and quotes on happiness nowadays. Let meshare a few interesting ones: 1) Dale Carnegie: "It isn't what you have orwho you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you...Tuesday, March 09, 2021 -
IDOL 01 : The self (Iam 3 )IDOL 01 : The self (Iam 3 ) “Who made you so important? What have you got that was not given to you? And if it was given to you, why are you boasting as though it were your own?&rdquo...Thursday, February 18, 2021 -
21st CENTURY IDOLS- INTRODUCTION21st CENTURY IDOLS INTRODUCTION “The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; they have eyes, but they do not see; they have ears, but...Wednesday, February 03, 2021 -
Serving Heroic Women with the Sisters of LifeSister Marie Veritas, SV is a member of the Sisters of Life, a community of women religious who, in addition to the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Originally...Monday, May 11, 2026 -
Pope Leo Celebrates First Year as Pope – Q&A with Cardinal LeoTo mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo shared his reflections on our first North American Pope with The Catholic Register. Please see highlights below. Heavenly Father...Thursday, May 07, 2026 -
National Family and Life Week Reminds Us that God is with Us AlwaysNational Family and Life Week is taking place from May 10 to 17, centering on the theme “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). Below, Michelle Dabrowski, Director of the Office for Family and Life at the...Tuesday, May 05, 2026 -
How to be Marian in our Daily LivesAs we celebrate the month of Mary, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Academic Dean of St. Augustine’s Seminary and Associate Professor of Systemic and Pastoral Theology, reflects on ways that we can all be Marian Successors – one who stands...Friday, May 01, 2026 -
Parish 2026 Summer Camp Offerings for Children Sets New All-Time High2026 is poised to be another record-breaking summer filled with opportunities for children to spend time at parish summer camps offered throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. As of April 23, 2026, 59 separate parishes have committed to offering daily...Friday, April 24, 2026 -
ShareLife is More than a CollectionIt's about bringing the Gospel to life. This article originally appeared in the March 15, 2026 edition of The Catholic Register in recognition of ShareLife’s 50th anniversary. It was in January 2005 that I began my...Friday, March 13, 2026 -
REST: Inter-Chaplaincy Retreat 2026Come away and rest for a while (Mark 6:31). REST was the theme of the annual inter-chaplaincy retreat, which was held on February 20-22 at Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Education Centre in Schomberg, Ont. Students from all...Thursday, March 12, 2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Tuesday, March 03, 2026 -
World Day of the Sick 2026 – The Compassion of the SamaritanIn light of the World Day of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, Saulina Amaral, Diocesan Coordinator of the Ministries of Care, reflects on the local initiatives making an impact in the Archdiocese of Toronto. 1. What is the World...Thursday, February 05, 2026 -
Baptism Calls us to an Identity and a MissionIn light of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday, January 11, Fr. Jude Xavier, Pastor at St. Margaret Mary Parish, reflects on the enduring significance of baptism. Baptism is often remembered as a moment from our...Friday, January 09, 2026 -
Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Thursday, December 11, 2025 -
Seeing Further in the DarknessI am living in darkness. I wake up to darkness, go to work, come home and go to sleep in the dark. During this time of year, I am reminded of how deeply human it is to long for light...Wednesday, December 10, 2025 -
Praying for Unity: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18–25, 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical celebration that happens annually from January 18 to 25. For over a century during that week, Christians from all over the world have been praying for healing, reconciliation and the...Monday, November 24, 2025 -
Faith and Fitness Initiative Expands to Volleyball TournamentOn Nov. 7, young adults gathered at St. Gregory’s Parish in Oshawa for a new Faith and Fitness event centred around volleyball. From hiking and rock climbing to Muay Thai and now volleyball, Faith and Fitness, an initiative...Monday, November 17, 2025 -
Building Up the FaithIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 15/16), here's a look at how Msgr. Michael Busch's vocation of bringing to life beautiful churches helps to inspire faith. ...Wednesday, November 12, 2025
