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Continuing the Journey in 2019As I return to my normal routine after a restful and fruitful Christmas break, I find myself at an interesting place in my seminary formation: exactly halfway. I entered St. Augustine's Seminary and began my formation for the diocesan...Posted: Jan-14-2019 -
"Anointed and Called to Stewardship" - Baptism of our LordOver the years, I have had many people ask me a very simple question when we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. That question is: "Why was Jesus baptized? If Jesus is sinless and the...Posted: Jan-10-2019 -
Mother of the Year? MaryWhile the start of the liturgical New Year is actually Advent, the Church does give us a wonderful gift at the start of a new secular year, the celebration of the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Commemorated...Posted: Dec-31-2018 -
Every Family is SacredThe following text is taken from Fr. Michael McGourty's homily, as delivered on the Feast of the Holy Family. Every year, on the first Sunday following Christmas, the Church celebrates the beautiful feast of the Holy Family...Posted: Dec-27-2018
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Mary: The First Missionary Disciple (4th Sunday of Advent)Christmas is a time many of us spend with family and friends. It can be a time of joy and relaxation, but it can also be a time of anxiety and stress. Traveling to see family, in the best of...Posted: Dec-20-2018
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Playing the Waiting GameI'm really bad at waiting. I can't just wait patiently, I have to be doing something. When I'm in line at a store or waiting to get into an event, I tend to fidget and...Posted: Dec-14-2018
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Daily Readings Now Available on Archtoronto Parish WebsitesParishioners throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto can now find the Canadian daily readings on their archdiocesan and parish websites. Working with our publishing partners at Living with Christ/Novalis, the Archdiocese of Toronto has been able to include this new...Posted: Dec-12-2018 -
Red Wednesday Vigil PlannedAid to the Church in Need is hosting a prayer vigil Wednesday, November 21, 2018 with Cardinal Collins at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. Catholics through the Archdiocese of Toronto are asked to stand in solidarity with the 200 million...Posted: Nov-16-2018
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The Gift of Family Life through the Lens of ServiceMonika and Chris Matelski, with their five children in tow, will be sharing their testimony on using their gifts to serve God and neighbour at the Family at the Heart of Service event on Saturday, November 17. Below is...Posted: Nov-15-2018
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Belief Brief - Does God Care How Well I Do My Job?How should I approach my work and what I put into it? What might the Church have to say about personal stewardship, and the use of time and effort that we give to God and the world...Posted: Nov-09-2018
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39th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – Keynote address from Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Thursday, November 8, more than 1,600 guests came together in celebration of the 39th annual Cardinal's Dinner. The event has raised more than $6 million for charity since its inception and helps to build bridges between the...Posted: Nov-09-2018
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CCCB responds to synagogue shootingCCCB President Bishop Lionel Gendron, PSS, along with Archdiocese of Toronto Auxiliary Bishop John A. Boissonneau and Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, addressed a letter to Canadian Jewish leaders to express condolences and offer support following the shooting that occurred...Posted: Oct-30-2018
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Mary, Queen of OctoberOctober is traditionally held as a month dedicated to a special prayer, the Rosary. That is likely why Pope Francis has invited all the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary every day in October. In his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis...Posted: Oct-05-2018
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CCCB Releases New Document to Protect Minors and Vulnerable Adults from Sexual AbuseOttawa, Ontario – Beginning today, in Catholic dioceses/eparchies across Canada, bishops will issue locally the updated and expanded national guidelines for the protection of minors in Canada. Entitled Protecting Minors from Sexual Abuse: A Call to the Catholic Faithful...Posted: Oct-04-2018
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Canadian Delegates Participate in Youth SynodThe 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment began this week in Rome. The Synod will continue until October 28. The Canadian delegates elected by the Bishops of Canada and confirmed...Posted: Oct-03-2018
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Humanitarian Relief Efforts Underway in Philippines, IndonesiaIn an effort to support the survivors of Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines and the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, the Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting funds that will be sent to the official relief network of the Vatican through...Posted: Oct-03-2018
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Funeral Mass for Daine EdwardsMay 18, 1961 - September 19, 2018 Funeral Mass Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 49 George Street, York (Weston), ON M9N 2B4 Viewing will be at Bernardo Funeral Homes: Albion...Posted: Sep-27-2018
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On Becoming Fire - Address by Cardinal Collins to international conferencePosted: Sep-24-2018Cardinal Thomas Collins addressed vocations directors and hundreds of priests from around the world on September 18 at the 55th annual National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. On Becoming Fire - Address by Cardinal Collins to National...
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Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Helping You Grow in Your Ministry!Our rich and vibrant parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto flourish because of thousands of dedicated clergy, staff, volunteers and lay ministers. If you are one of those people who help ensure Masses flow, children learn about the readings of...Posted: Sep-04-2018
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New Lectio Divina Season begins with Cardinal CollinsAs part of an ongoing tradition in the Archdiocese of Toronto, a new season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Thomas Collins will begin September 9. Link to details here. The 2018-2019 theme is Christian Community: Stewards of the Mission...Posted: Sep-04-2018
