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The Honour of a Father (Feast of the Holy Family)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The book of Sirach (also known as Ben Sira or Ecclesiasticus) is often classified as “wisdom literature.” One of the hallmarks of that genre is that...Posted: Dec-23-2024 -
Reflecting on the Success of RENEW Toronto: A Gathering of over 750 Young AdultsWe are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent RENEW conference, which brought together over 750 passionate young adults from all around the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. This year’s event was a remarkable success, filled with...Posted: Dec-20-2024 -
Christmas Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoChristmas Message, December 2024His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Christmas is a wonderful time that provides us with a unique and blessed occasion of grace to contemplate the immensity...Posted: Dec-20-2024 -
The Child of Bethlehem (4th Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s readings The prophet Micah is one of the twelve minor prophets. He lived in the 8th and early 7th centuries BC, during the reigns of kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Jeremiah 26:18...Posted: Dec-17-2024
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God in the Midst (3rd Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The prophet Zephaniah lived in Judah during the 7th century BC, and prophesied during the days of King Josiah (640–609 BC). He is a grandson of king Hezekiah (Zeph. 1...Posted: Dec-12-2024
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National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous PeoplesOn December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church in Canada marks the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. This initiative of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has been coordinated since 2002 by...Posted: Dec-12-2024 -
Photos: Mass at Santa Maria in TraspontinaOn December 9, 2024, His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated his first Mass as a cardinal at Santa Maria in Traspontina. Cardinals, bishops, priests, women religious and laity from far and wide came together to pray and celebrate Cardinal Leo...Posted: Dec-12-2024 -
Nativity Manger Scene Competition for St. Aidan parishioners!This Christmas season, let us bring the sacred story of Christ’s birth into our homes and hearts! The Catholic Women’s League of Canada-St. Aidan Council invites all parishioners to share the season of joy...Posted: Dec-10-2024 -
Photos: Consistory 2024On December 7, 2024, Pope Francis presided at a Consistory to elevate 21 Catholic bishops to the College of Cardinals. Among them was the Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. We pray for the newest members of the...Posted: Dec-08-2024 -
Israel’s Salvation (2nd Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings Baruch presents the story of how Jerusalem had been utterly humiliated because of her being taken captive by Babylon. This unfortunate captivity came about due to her sins and her turning away...Posted: Dec-07-2024
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Elevation of Archbishop Leo to College of Cardinals - Watch LiveThe faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto offer our prayers and best wishes for the newest members of the College of Cardinals, including our chief shepherd, the Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo. This weekend, Cardinal-elect Leo...Posted: Dec-05-2024 -
The Lord is our Righteousness (1st Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings In Jeremiah 30-33, we have what is often referred to the “Book of Consolation,” which is so-called because its optimistic tone contrasts sharply with the gloomy mood of...Posted: Nov-30-2024
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Invitation from Archbishop Leo to Celebrate the Ordinary Year of Jubilee – December 29, 2024Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. As we prepare for our Advent journey and the anticipation of the birth of Jesus, be assured of my prayers and spiritual closeness. You may...Posted: Nov-29-2024 -
CCCB Presents "Journey through Advent" Video SeriesThis Advent season, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) presents an online weekly video series titled "Journey through Advent." This year’s English reflections will be led by the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. The...Posted: Nov-26-2024
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Fr. Haig Chahinian to lead Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation as new CEOSalt and Light Catholic Media Foundation (Salt + Light Media) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Haig Chahinian as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2024. Fr. Chahinian brings a deep commitment to pastoral ministry as an...Posted: Nov-22-2024 -
The Son of Man (Feast of Christ of King)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The book of Daniel contains a number of visions pertaining to the Messiah and the Kingdom of God. The first is in chapter 2, where Daniel interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s vision...Posted: Nov-21-2024
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Eternal Life (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings One of the most poignant lines in the Nicene Creed comes at the very end, where we confess: “and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life...Posted: Nov-14-2024
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Most Rev. Francis Leo – Video Address – 45th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerOn Tuesday, November 5, 2024, more than 1,400 guests gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the 45th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner. Founded by Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter in 1979, the late archbishop believed passionately that local...Posted: Nov-13-2024 -
Unpacking the Synod on Synodality – Listening, Dialogue & Shared WisdomOn Sunday, November 10, clergy, religious, consecrated and lay faithful gathered from across the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in “Unpacking the Synod on Synodality”, a roundtable discussion held at St. Michael’s College School Theatre. Moderated...Posted: Nov-12-2024 -
World Youth Day Message from Archbishop LeoMessage of His Grace Most Rev. Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto World Youth Day 2024 (Solemnity of Christ the King - November 24) My Dear Brothers and Sisters, the Youth of our archdiocese, May Jesus and Mary be in...Posted: Nov-12-2024
