The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week and we want to acknowledge the great contributions of its members who make the Archdiocese of Toronto a better place.
Since...
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential Schoolon the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation
On behalf of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of TorontoRegarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-Semitism
May 21, 2021
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a painful moment for both the Palestinian and Israeli...
Everyone is welcome to join St. Augustine’s Seminary’s virtual novena retreat that will reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Every day from Thursday, June 3 to Friday, June 11, a new video reflection will be...
A global grassroots Catholic movement is offering prayer and solidarity with our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters who are living in China. We encourage you to join in this Global Week of Prayer for China from Sunday, May 23 to...
Everyone is now able to watch sessions from the Vatican’s wide-ranging interdisciplinary conference, “Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul: How Innovation and Novel Delivery Systems Improve Human Health,” which concluded in early-May.
Speakers...
India is reeling from a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. In recent days, the country has been reporting more than 400,000 of new cases and 4,000 deaths every 24 hours. International observers expect that the actual numbers are significantly...
On May 6, 2021, a national, bilingual service for reporting allegations of sexual abuse, either committed or covered-up by a Catholic Bishop, was launched. This initiative furthers the commitment of the Canadian Catholic Church to responsibility, accountability and transparency...
During Catholic Education Week 2021 (Sunday, May 2 to Saturday, May 7), the Archdiocese of Toronto thanks everyone who contributes to Catholic education in Ontario, especially after this incredibly difficult year. Teachers, students and staff have all shown amazing creativity...
RETIREMENT
Rev. Alphonsus Bernard – July 1, 2021Blessed Trinity Parish, Toronto
Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Bordonaro – August 1, 2021c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto
Rev. Kazimierz Brzozowski – July 1, 2021c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge...
On Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10 a.m., His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our two transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Arthur Lee and Rev. Mr. Andrew Taylor, with the Sacrament of Holy Orders as they...
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has released a new pastoral letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a significant reflection on one of the most sacred symbols in the Catholic faith and what it can teach us...
The Office of Vocations at the Archdiocese of Toronto is wrapping up a week of prayer for those discerning a call to vocation and they need your help. So many consecrated individuals and those who are determining whether they are...
Sadly, we know that many members of our community are suffering greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sickness, lockdowns and layoffs have led to more anxiety, despair, addiction and abuse around the world.
Luckily, you can help by supporting ShareLife...
On Thursday, April 15, St. Augustine’s Seminary hosted a beautiful evening of song and prayer, called “Songs from the Seminary: An Evening of Music in honour of Our Blessed Mother.”
We are happy to share this...
Message from the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Faithful On the Expansion of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ...
The Government of Ontario will launch a province-wide stay-at-home order starting on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Ontarians are asked to stay at home except for essential matters.
Acknowledging that religious practice is essential in the lives of...
Today, the Government of Ontario announced a 28-day province-wide lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown will come into effect on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Places of worship throughout the province will have a maximum...
April 1, 2021
My dear friends,
I pray that you and your loved ones are healthy and managing through these challenging days. For many, it feels as though our Lenten journey has been a year long period of sacrifice and...