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Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Announce Rescheduled Dates for Rome DelegationFebruary 1, 2022 – The Canadian Catholic Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami are pleased to announce that the delegation to Rome to meet with Pope Francis, originally planned for December 2021...Posted: Feb-01-2022 -
15th Anniversary of Cardinal Collins’ Installation MassThe past few weeks have been a time to mark a number of major milestones in Cardinal Thomas Collins’ life. Sunday, January 30, presents another important anniversary in Cardinal Collins’ ministry: the 15th anniversary of his installation Mass...Posted: Jan-29-2022 -
Canada’s Bishops Announce Indigenous Reconciliation Fund to Support Projects Across CanadaJanuary 28, 2022 – Canada’s Catholic Bishops have agreed to establish a new registered charity to support and advance healing and reconciliation initiatives. The charity is expected to manage the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, which will accept contributions from...Posted: Jan-28-2022 -
Day of Prayer for Peace in UkraineAt the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis expressed his concern over the rising tension along the Russian-Ukrainian border. The Holy Father has asked all people of goodwill to pray for peace in Ukraine on Wednesday, January 26...Posted: Jan-25-2022 -
Join Cardinal Collins in Praying for Christian UnityThe Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 to 25) is an important time to reflect on the common bonds that bring us together as believers in Christ, rather than what pulls us apart. It should be the hope...Posted: Jan-19-2022 -
Happy 75th Birthday Cardinal CollinsAs Cardinal Thomas Collins turns 75 on January 16, he knows that God has been with him every step of the way. “There is so much to be grateful for, and certainly being called by our Lord to serve...Posted: Jan-13-2022 -
Update on Provincial Restrictions for Places of WorshipOn Wednesday, January 5, the Government of Ontario implemented new restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. These new restrictions have placed a 50 per cent capacity limit on places of worship. This announcement should not...Posted: Jan-07-2022 -
Update on Christmas Masses from the Archdiocese of TorontoThis message was originally sent to the Archdiocese of Toronto's mailing list. To sign-up for infrequent emails on important matters from the Archdiocese of Toronto, please click here. We pray that you and your loved ones are safe...Posted: Dec-23-2021 -
Remember a Gift for ShareLife This ChristmasAs we enter a new stage of the pandemic, we may feel tempted to despair. But Advent is a season of hope – a hope that invites the Lord to transform our hearts and, through us, our communities. We can...Posted: Dec-23-2021 -
Peter Stockland Named New Publisher of ‘The Catholic Register’The Catholic Register’s board of directors has appointed veteran journalist Peter Stockland as publisher. Stockland, who has been a regular Register columnist for more than 10 years, takes over responsibility for the editorial and business operations of the...Posted: Dec-22-2021 -
Resuming Weekday DevotionsWe are now back to doing our weekday congregational devotions such as the Rosary, Mother of Perpetual Help on Wednesdays and Sacred Heart devotions on Friday evenings. There will be no singing during these devotions. These updates can...Posted: Dec-17-2021 -
Introducing the St. Monica Institute: A New Centre of Catholic FormationPosted: Dec-16-2021The St. Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization is a new initiative from the Archdiocese of Toronto. This partner organization of St. Augustine’s Seminary will provide educational opportunities for Catholics in the archdiocese – and beyond. Matthew Marquardt... -
15th Anniversary of Appointment of Cardinal Thomas Collins as Archbishop of TorontoOn December 16, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Thomas Collins, then serving as the Archbishop of Edmonton, as the 10th Archbishop of Toronto, succeeding Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic. Archbishop Collins would be officially installed on January 30, 2007 at St...Posted: Dec-16-2021
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The Synod on Synodality: Share Your ThoughtsPope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful. “Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been many...Posted: Dec-10-2021 -
Update on the Delegation to RomeAfter careful assessment of the uncertainty and potential health risks surrounding international travel amid the recent spread of the Omicron variant, the Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami have jointly decided...Posted: Dec-07-2021 -
Advent Day of Confessions: December 12-18Advent is a time for us to reflect on our relationship with God and to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ. That makes it an ideal time to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. From December 12 to 18...Posted: Dec-03-2021 -
2022 Offertory BoxesThe 2022 Offertory Boxes are now available for pick-up on the tables in the front of our church. If you have neighbours who are parishioners, please ask them if they have picked up their boxes. If you...Posted: Nov-25-2021
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Muffler stolen in our Parking LotIf you own a Honda CRV 2003 to 2009, please be very careful. One of our parishioners with such a car had his catalytic converter (muffler) stolen while parked in the parish parking lot. Thieves can cut through the metal...Posted: Nov-25-2021 -
Update Regarding the TabernacleThe Archdiocese did not approve our proposal to move the Tabernacle to the centre. In their response it was indicated that they are often in favour of having the tabernacle in the centre, however, given that it's been a...Posted: Nov-25-2021 -
Watch the 42nd Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – November 23, 2021You’re invited to watch the 42nd annual Cardinal’s Dinner which will be held virtually. While we aren’t able to gather in person due to the pandemic, we are excited to invite Catholics throughout the...Posted: Nov-18-2021
