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Requesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope Francis
Requesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope Francis27 February 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As you may be aware, Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he has been since 14 February. His Holiness is...
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Celebrating Employee Service at the Archdiocese of Toronto
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service to the Archdiocese. We recognized those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years of...
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Three Years of War in Ukraine: A Call for Prayer and Peace
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2024 Canadian Pastoral Letter on Ukraine, Canada, and the Church remains an important resource for guidance and reflection. It highlights the role of faith communities in promoting peace...
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Prayers for the Health and Recovery of Pope Francis
The Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and CCCB President shared the following message, praying for the health and recovery of Pope Francis:
As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), I wish to assure the...
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The Spear (7th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The second half of the book of 1 Samuel chronicles David’s rise to fame and his attempts to evade King Saul, who is actively trying to kill him upon realizing...
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Trusting in the Lord (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The prophet Jeremiah lived in the late seventh and sixth centuries BC, around the end of the kingdom of Judah. His lifetime coincided with the rise of the Neo-Babylonian empire, the...
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Sacred Fire Stories from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
The following press release is from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, established to accept donations from 73 Catholic dioceses across the country, and to advance healing and reconciliation initiatives, fulfilling the $30 million financial commitment made by Canada’s Bishops...
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11,476 Years of Marriage Under One Roof – Marriage Sunday Celebration
On February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples...
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Message for Marriage Sunday from Cardinal Leo
Message for Marriage Sunday7 February 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I am writing you in anticipation of Marriage Sunday which we will be...
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Lifetalk at St. Agnes Parish (February 8)
The Knights of Columbus at St. Agnes Catholic Church are hosting a LifeTalk workshop where participants learn about the pessing ethical issues of our day, such as abortion and euthanasia, and how to address them.
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God’s Messenger (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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Isaiah began his prophetic ministry during the reign of king Uzziah. Uzziah was one of the good kings of Judah, who obeyed the Law of the Lord and walked in His ways...
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The Day of the Lord (Feast of the Presentation)
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The book of Malachi is traditionally placed at the end of the Old Testament to signify the fact that it serves as a bridge to the New Testament. It talks about the...
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