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Men Wearing Hats in ChurchPlease note that out of respect for God men are not permitted to wear hats in church or in the church hall while attending Mass or praying in church. Women are permitted to wear hats, veils or head coverings.Posted: Feb-16-2023 -
Ash Wednesday is on February 22Ash Wednesday, like Good Friday, is a day of Fasting and Abstinence from meat. The law of abstinence from meat is binding on those who are 14 and older. The law of fasting is binding on those who are 18...Posted: Feb-16-2023 -
Installation of Archbishop Francis Leo to take place Saturday, March 25Bishop Francis Leo of Montreal will be installed as the next Archbishop of Toronto during a special Mass and ceremony to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael...Posted: Feb-16-2023 -
The Christian Origins of St. Valentine’s DayDr. Cynthia Cameron is Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair in Religious Education at the Faculty of Theology. Below, she shares a snapshot of the religious beginnings of Valentine’s Day. 1. What...Posted: Feb-13-2023 -
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of TorontoAuxiliary Bishop of Montreal named 13th Archbishop of Toronto, resignation of Cardinal Thomas Collins accepted by Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 13th Archbishop of Toronto. The...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Greetings Message to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto from Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo11 February 2023, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. I am reaching out to you all to convey my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of my appointment by the Holy Father to...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Thank you letter from Cardinal Collins for ShareLife donationsLink to (above) thank you letter from Cardinal Collins for ShareLife donationsPosted: Feb-09-2023 -
Marriage Sunday This WeekendClick here for a larger version of the (above) poster Congratulations to all the couples celebrating Milestone Wedding Anniversaries. May the good Lord bless them and all married couples and may they be a witness to all of us of...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
The Ordinandi DinnerThis dinner for the eight deacons soon to be ordained priests will be held on Thursday March 9th. The CWL, and other Catholic communities of the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrate their vocation by showing support with a Spiritual Bouquet which...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
Journey Home Hospice Launches to Provide End-of-Life Care for People Experiencing HomelessnessLiving on the street is hard. Dying there is even harder. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) and Saint Elizabeth Health Care (SE Health) joined His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on February 6, 2023 in downtown Toronto as...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
Memo from Neil MacCarthy: Turkey and Syria Earthquake - Humanitarian ReliefClick here for larger image of (above) letter Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways: Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website – https://www.archtoronto.org/en/contact-us/donations/donate-pages...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada: Aligning Personal Lives and Professional PracticeHelen McGee is the President of the National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada. As we approach World Day of the Sick on Sunday, February 11, she reflects on the special vocation of nurses and how the organization helps to foster...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Help Victims of the Turkey and Syria EarthquakeTwo devastating earthquakes and hundreds of violent aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have caused great destruction in both countries. As search and rescue operations continue, the latest reports indicate that there are more than 40,000 people injured and the...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letters on Reconciliation with Indigenous PeoplesThe Bishops of Canada have released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation and hope with Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
Spiritus East Young Adult Ministry (Ages 19-35) - “Going Deeper: Talking to God as a friend.” - Talk // Adoration // FellowshipLike any relationship, our relation with God needs to be experienced as a dialogue. Depending where we are at in our spiritual life, do we experience God as a friend? Through understanding St. Alphonsus’ method of ‘Mental Prayer...Posted: Feb-02-2023 -
Clapping in ChurchPlease do not clap after singers are finished singing or guest speakers are finished giving their talks. The church is not a place of entertainment with a stage for performers. The church is a place of prayer; the house of...Posted: Feb-02-2023 -
Valentine’s Dinner and DanceSt. Aidan’s Knights of Columbus are organizing Valentine Dinner & Dance on Saturday February 11, at 6:30 pm. Please check information in the foyer, where you can also buy your tickets at $40.00 per person. ...Posted: Feb-02-2023 -
The Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto: Blending the Spiritual and Professional Lives of LawyersCatholic lawyer Catherine Pawluch JD, DCHS, served as the president of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto from 2020 to 2022. Below, she shares insights into the mission of the Guild. 1. What is the history of the...Posted: Jan-31-2023 -
No Fr. Steven Homilies this week (Jan 30th - Feb 3rd)(Father is away on retreat.)Posted: Jan-30-2023 -
Mary, Mother of God School Now Registering for 2023/2024Have you heard of Mary, Mother of God School? We are an affordable, private school (Grades K-12), deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition with a special devotion to Our Lady located in the Roncesvalles/Parkdale area. We have an...Posted: Jan-26-2023
