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Time is of the Essence: Waste it Together!In preparation for the Family Day holiday weekend in Ontario, Catholic children’s author and illustrator, Carissa Douglas, reflects on strengthening faith and family bonds by giving importance to spending unstructured time together. Carissa is one of...Posted: Feb-15-2024 -
Ash Wednesday: The Law of Prayer is the Law of BeliefReflection by Fr. Seamus Hogan We have a special axiom in the Catholic Church. It is a special statement that is very ancient. It says, "Lex orandi, lex credenda," and it means that the law of prayer is...Posted: Feb-14-2024 -
World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human TraffickingToday (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child. After praying the Angelus in...Posted: Feb-08-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Presides Over Prayer Service Hosted By Regis CollegeOn Wednesday, January 24, the Toronto School of Theology (TST) held their Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, the prayer service was hosted by Regis College and was presided by the Most Reverend Francis Leo...Posted: Jan-31-2024 -
Epiphany House BlessingOur early Epiphany House Blessing is now up for those who wish to have their houses blessed for the year 2024. You can download the blessing here.Posted: Dec-30-2023 -
Red Wednesday: For Persecuted Christians WorldwideFor almost ten years now, Red Wednesday has been a must-attend international event for a growing number of Christians around the world. "Not only do our national offices raise awareness among Catholics, as well as the benefactors and friends...Posted: Nov-10-2023 -
Pope Declares October 27 to be a Day of Fasting, Penance and Prayer for Peace in the WorldDuring his general audience on Wednesday, His Holiness, Pope Francis declared that Friday, October 27, is to be a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace. The Holy Father invited, "the various Christian confessions, members of other religious...Posted: Oct-19-2023 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops President Issues a Plea For Peace in the Holy LandThe Most Rev. William McGrattan, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a statement urging the Catholic faithful in Canada to unite in prayer for peace in the Middle East. “Over these last few days...Posted: Oct-12-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Invites Faithful to Join in Novena to Saint Michael – Sept. 20 – 28, 2023Archbishop Leo is inviting the Catholic community throughout the archdiocese to join in offering a novena to Saint Michael the Archangel (Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto), leading up to the Solemnity of Saint Michael on September 29, 2023...Posted: Sep-12-2023 -
Canada Needs Our Lady- Public Rosary Rally Saturday October 14, at 12 noonOnce again, you are all invited with family and friends for the annual Public Rosary Rally to be held on Saturday October 14, at 12 noon. Please save the date! This will take place by the side of St.Aidan...Posted: Sep-11-2023 -
A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
Masses of Celebration to Welcome Archbishop Francis LeoParishioners are invited to attend a regional Mass of Welcome taking place in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Pickering - 7 p.m. In the Central Region it will take place on Tuesday, April...Posted: Apr-06-2023 -
Legion of Mary AciesThe annual Consecration of the Legionaries to Our Lady will take place at St. Aidan’s church on Sunday March 26th at 3:30 pm. All active and auxiliary members of the Legion of Mary are invited to participate...Posted: Mar-23-2023 -
Living RosarySaturday March 25th is the Solemnity of the Annunciation. To honour Our Lady, the Legion of Mary will lead us in a Living Rosary at 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited to participate. Only the morning 9 am Mass will...Posted: Mar-16-2023 -
A Gift of Prayer for Pope FrancisIn recognition of the tenth anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Francis on March 13, an online prayer initiative has been created. All are welcome to participate in offering one or more Hail Marys for Pope Francis on or before...Posted: Mar-10-2023 -
Lenten ResolutionsEvery Catholic is called to strengthen their spiritual life during the season of Lent. We should all make reasonable but challenging resolutions in three areas of our lives; our prayer life, self-denial, and charitable works. Pick something for each...Posted: Feb-23-2023 -
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 -
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
