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Ransomed by Christ (3rd Sunday of Easter)Click here for this Sunday’s readings Click here for this Sunday’s Old Testament reflection (“According to Plan”) This Sunday’s reading builds on last week’s theme of being born again to...Posted: Apr-15-2026 -
Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia MartyrsStatement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia Martyrs Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate (official...Posted: Apr-14-2026 -
The New Birth (2nd Sunday of Easter)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings Click here for this Sunday’s OT Reflection (All Things in Common) In this reading, St. Peter is writing to the Church to remind them that they received a new birth...Posted: Apr-11-2026
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Pope Leo XIV Leads Prayer Vigil for Peace – April 11, 2026We invite Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto to join Pope Leo XIV in praying for peace. In light of so many global conflicts, including war and violence in the Middle East, the Holy Father will lead a Prayer Vigil...Posted: Apr-10-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Visits the Sisters Disciples of the Divine MasterHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited the Sisters Disciples of the Divine Master on March 26, bringing a spirit of pastoral warmth and fraternity to the community. He joined the sisters in a celebration of Vespers, sharing in the prayerful...Posted: Apr-07-2026 -
Easter Sunday – He is Risen!Easter Sunday marks Christ’s victory over death with His glorious Resurrection. By his death on the Cross, we today are freed from sin and its destructive grip on our lives. I am the Living One; I was dead...Posted: Apr-05-2026 -
Easter Vigil Celebrations Baptize 2,000 CatholicsAfter months of preparation and prayer through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, a total of 2,050 catechumens were baptized at Easter Vigil celebrations across the Archdiocese of Toronto on Holy Saturday. This compares to 1...Posted: Apr-05-2026 -
Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMessage for Easter5 April 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Easter Message 2026 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Happy and Holy Easter to you. Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest joy ever...Posted: Apr-04-2026 -
Good Friday: The Lord’s PassionOn this sombre day, we commemorate the death and crucifixion of Jesus. Christ made the ultimate sacrifice to save us from our sins. “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was...Posted: Apr-04-2026 -
Holy Thursday: Marking the Beginning of the Easter TriduumOn Holy Thursday, we celebrate Jesus’ gift of the Eucharist. It is the night when we renew our mandate to serve one another in the washing of the feet, which first took place at the Last Supper. Jesus instituted...Posted: Apr-03-2026 -
Raised with Christ (1st Sunday of Easter)Click here for this Sunday’s Reading Click here for the Old Testament Reflection (The Victory of the Servant) In St. Paul’s letters, much emphasis is placed on the reality of the Resurrection. Without Christ’s...Posted: Apr-02-2026
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Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental YearIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday of Holy Week to celebrate the Chrism Mass. During this solemn liturgy, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens...Posted: Apr-01-2026 -
Palm Sunday: Holy Week BeginsPalm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. It commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, when crowds greeted him by waving palm branches and laying them on the road as a sign...Posted: Mar-30-2026 -
Carmen Christi (Palm Sunday)Click here for this Sunday’s Reading Click here for this Sunday’s Old Testament Reflection (The Vindication of the Servant) This Sunday’s epistle reading is known as the “Carmen Christi,” a hymn that...Posted: Mar-28-2026
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The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord: A “Yes” That Changed The WorldOn March 25, 2026, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, Cardinal Leo presided at the Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. This feast recalls the moment the...Posted: Mar-27-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Writes to Canadian Senators re: Bill C-9 – Religious FreedomOn March 25, 2026, Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act, passed third reading in the House of Commons by a vote of 188 to 144. The legislation has now been sent to the Senate for final review and...Posted: Mar-27-2026
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St. Justin Martyr Parish Celebrates 40th AnniversaryOn March 22, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided at a special Mass to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of St. Justin Martyr Parish in Unionville, Ont. Marking the occasion with a beautiful liturgy, His Eminence was joined by current...Posted: Mar-26-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Holy Thursday Message to PriestsAs part of our Holy Week prayers and reflection, Cardinal Frank Leo has shared his annual Holy Thursday message with priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper (also referred to as the Lord’s...Posted: Mar-26-2026
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Clergy Changes 2026We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...Posted: Mar-25-2026 -
36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner – A Record Gathering Celebrates Four ‘Yeses’ to God’s CallA record 1,900 guests filled the Pearson Convention Centre for the 36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner, an evening marked by joy, gratitude, and powerful witness as four men preparing for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto shared how they each...Posted: Mar-24-2026
