The Catholic community throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto joins with Catholics worldwide in offering our prayers and best wishes on the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’ March 13, 2013 election to the papacy. We are heartened by recent health...
Pope Francis, the Bishops of Ontario and bishops across Canada have asked that a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Victims and Survivors of Abuse be observed for healing and to raise awareness. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Second...
Members of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently wrote to federal government officials regarding two issues:
1) The proposals of the federal Standing Committee on Finance to change eligibility criteria for charitable status – this letter can be accessed...
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo, travelled to a packed St. Francis Xavier Parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass, marking his first time visiting since being elevated to the College of Cardinals.
In his homily, Cardinal...
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For Genocide Awareness Month, Echoes & Reflections presents a webinar exploring the definition of genocide, how such events occur and their devastating consequences throughout...
On Thursday, March 6, more than 700 guests gathered in downtown Toronto for the 57th annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast. For more than 50 years, Christians have gathered in downtown Toronto to share breakfast, pray for our elected officials...
The Annual Meeting of the Leadership Representatives of the recognized Archdiocesan Lay Associations and Movements was held this year on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York. Representatives from about 60 of our Lay...
Day of Reflection & Prayer: "Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?” Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the...
The National Shrine to the Canadian Martyrs is delighted to invite you to our 2025 Spring Gala: Pilgrims of Hope, in honour of the Jubilee Holy Year. The Shrine has been serving millions of pilgrims for the past hundred years...
Following a tradition that goes back to 1962, St. Francis of Assisi Parish will be holding the annual Good Friday Procession. The procession includes religious statues, musical bands and people representing different characters associated with the Passion of Christ. We...
Come celebrate with us our 33rd Annual Seder Supper at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church on Wednesday April 16, 2025, 7 p.m. at 867 College St. (College West of Ossington). This is the meal Jesus shared with...
Lenten Message 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I am writing to you as we prepare to enter the Holy Season of Lent; a...
Requesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope Francis27 February 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As you may be aware, Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he has been since 14 February. His Holiness is...
Our final Mass to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals took place on February 25 at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York. This pilgrimage...
ACTS is a three-day retreat led by those who have attended prior ACTS retreats under the guidance of Catholic clergy and certified spiritual companions. The retreat focuses on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Scripture and the teachings of the...
ACTS is a three-day retreat led by those who have attended prior ACTS retreats under the guidance of Catholic clergy and certified spiritual companions. The retreat focuses on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Scripture and the teachings of the...
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service to the Archdiocese. We recognized those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years of...
THIS IS JESUS: A Musically Immersed Passion Play (Produced by St. Padre Pio Parish)
Jesus was, is and will be! Both human and divine, Jesus remains the most important figure in history, whether you are a follower or not.
In...
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2024 Canadian Pastoral Letter on Ukraine, Canada, and the Church remains an important resource for guidance and reflection. It highlights the role of faith communities in promoting peace...
In recent days, Frank Cardinal Leo has sent two letters to cabinet ministers in the federal government to raise attention and express deep concern regarding the following issues:
Letter to Federal Minister of Health – this correspondence pertains to a...