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The Chief Shepherd (Solemnity of Christ the King)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings One of the common motifs in the Ancient Near East was that of the king as a pastor. Kings were likened to shepherds, and their subjects as their flock, whom they protected...Posted: Nov-20-2023 -
A Good Woman (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday's readings The 31st chapter of Proverbs is attributed to a king named Lemuel, who had learned these words from his mother. This king is never mentioned anywhere else in the Bible, and is not...Posted: Nov-15-2023
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Join the Catholic Women’s League for Faith, Fun and FulfillmentThis weekend the CWL invites all women in the parish, 16 and older, to become a member of the largest national organization of Catholic women in Canada. Come walk in friendship and faith. Learn more about the CWL by talking...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Address from the 44th Annual Cardinal's Dinner44th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – 14 November 2023Address by His Grace Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Thank you, Mr. MacKinnon, for your kind words and for all your committed work in coordinating the organization of...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
Renew Toronto Conference for Young Adults a “Moving and Uplifting” ExperienceThe Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) of the Archdiocese of Toronto held their annual “Renew Toronto” conference for young adults on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, was on hand to...Posted: Nov-14-2023 -
CWL Autumn Bazaar Raffle WinnersCWL-St.Aidan Council members wish to thank all the parishioners, family and friends for their generous support to the Autumn Bazaar. It was a very successful event. And CONGRATULATIONS TO the WINNERS of the Autumn Baskets Raffle Draw: Jessie...Posted: Nov-11-2023
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Archbishop Leo visits Legacy Society at St. Paul’s Basilica; U of T Students in MississaugaHis Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, recently visited St. Paul’s Basilica in downtown Toronto to celebrate Mass for members of the Legacy Society. In his homily. Archbishop Leo spoke about the importance of prayer...Posted: Nov-09-2023 -
Movie Night: The Sound of FreedomThanks to the efforts of our CWL and Knights of Columbus our next Movie Night will be on Saturday November 11, right after the 5:00 pm Mass, starting at 6:15 pm. We will be showing the movie, &ldquo...Posted: Nov-08-2023
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"Concrete Ways to Renew Practices in Family Holiness" Webinar Recording ReleasedThe Standing Committee for Family and Life of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have shared the video recording from their webinar titled, "Concrete Ways to Renew Practices in Family Holiness." The webinar featured Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne, President of...Posted: Nov-07-2023 -
Seeking Wisdom (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings In the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament, one of the recurring themes is the importance of obtaining wisdom. The reader is encouraged to make the attainment of wisdom one of the...Posted: Nov-07-2023
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Pope Francis on Solemnity of All Saints: “Holiness is a Gift and a Journey”Pope Francis addressed the faithful pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square at midday Wednesday, on the Solemnity of All Saints, and spoke about holiness as a gift from God, and as a journey. “Holiness is a gift...Posted: Nov-01-2023 -
Archdiocesan Consultation Underway – Share Your Ideas to assist with future planning!Archbishop Francis Leo is inviting the Catholic community to share thoughts and ideas regarding future pastoral planning in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Feedback will help inform a renewed Pastoral Plan to be used in the years ahead. To learn more...Posted: Oct-31-2023 -
Pure Worship (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The book of Malachi is listed last among the books of the Old Testament. It details life in post-Exilic Israel. The temple had been rebuilt, levitical worship had been re-established...Posted: Oct-30-2023
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Letter and Synthesis Report Issued at Conclusion of First Synod SessionSunday, October 29 marked the end of the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, titled the “Synod on Synodality,” with Pope Francis celebrating the closing Mass in St. Peter’s...Posted: Oct-30-2023 -
Law and Justice (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The Law of Moses contains several laws that are designed to protect those who are most disadvantaged in society. Such laws include leaving the edges of one's fields to be gleaned...Posted: Oct-25-2023
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New Scholarships Announced by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of TorontoCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) have announced the creation of new scholarships to support learners from a host of different backgrounds and capacities including newcomers and people seeking refuge in Canada, outstanding youth, and adults continuing their...Posted: Oct-23-2023 -
Registration Open for Canadian Bishops' Webinar SeriesIn November 2023, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) Office for Evangelization and Catechesis will host a webinar series, titled "The Four Constitutions of Vatican II" inviting leaders of catechesis and evangelization to reflect on the Four Constitutions of...Posted: Oct-20-2023 -
Cyrus, the Lord’s Anointed (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings This remarkable prophecy tells of Cyrus, king of Persia, liberating the people of Judah from exile in Babylon and restoring them to their land. Because Cyrus lived hundreds of years after the...Posted: Oct-19-2023
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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 -
