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Mother of the Year? Mary
While the start of the liturgical New Year is actually Advent, the Church does give us a wonderful gift at the start of a new secular year, the celebration of the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
Commemorated...
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Every Family is Sacred
The following text is taken from Fr. Michael McGourty's homily, as delivered on the Feast of the Holy Family.
Every year, on the first Sunday following Christmas, the Church celebrates the beautiful feast of the Holy Family...
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Playing the Waiting Game
I'm really bad at waiting. I can't just wait patiently, I have to be doing something. When I'm in line at a store or waiting to get into an event, I tend to fidget and...
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The Gift of Family Life through the Lens of Service
Monika and Chris Matelski, with their five children in tow, will be sharing their testimony on using their gifts to serve God and neighbour at the Family at the Heart of Service event on Saturday, November 17. Below is...
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Mary, Queen of October
October is traditionally held as a month dedicated to a special prayer, the Rosary. That is likely why Pope Francis has invited all the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary every day in October.
In his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis...
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Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Helping You Grow in Your Ministry!
Our rich and vibrant parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto flourish because of thousands of dedicated clergy, staff, volunteers and lay ministers. If you are one of those people who help ensure Masses flow, children learn about the readings of...
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New Lectio Divina Season begins with Cardinal Collins
As part of an ongoing tradition in the Archdiocese of Toronto, a new season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Thomas Collins will begin September 9. Link to details here.
The 2018-2019 theme is Christian Community: Stewards of the Mission...
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Belief Brief - What's an Annulment?
Is an annulment another word for a Catholic "divorce"? Where does the Church stand on issues concerning break-ups of couples and families?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church "permits the physical separation of spouses when...
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Catholic Grandparenting in the 21st Century
Marisa and Aldo D'Andrea, of St. Benedict's Parish in Etobicoke, will be at the World Meeting of Families Conference in Dublin, Ireland this week. They share their insights below on the reality of living out the Catholic faith...
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Young Families Growing in Faith
How can we support families so they may be witnesses to Christ, to each other and to the community? One of the best times to begin is when they are laying the foundations of family life. If parents are equipped...
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Getting Started in Parish Ministry
Thriving parish ministries make all the difference in creating vibrant parish communities. In order to achieve a renewed culture of engagement, the Archdiocese of Toronto's Office of Formation for Discipleship will be hosting the "Be Disciples. Make Disciples." Parish...
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Ontario Bishops respond to repeal of health ed curriculum
Statement from Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, President of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario re: Health & Physical Education Curriculum Review
The government has recently announced their intention to repeal the revised health and physical education curriculum introduced...
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Belief Brief - Are Angels Real?
Are angels real? Do you have a particular angel that you pray to?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we're told that Angels are spiritual creatures who glorify God without cesasing and who serve his saving plans...
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Belief Brief - Does God Have a Plan for My Life?
Does God really have a plan for my life? Does he have my best interests at heart? This question tends to be on the mind of many people, more particularly, our students and young people as they enter graduation season...
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Belief Brief - Is the Eucharist Really the Body/Blood?
Is the Eucharist really Jesus? Is it not a symbol?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church and the world are told that, "at the heart of the Eucharistic celebration are the bread and wine that, by...
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Praying for Little Miracles
Little Miracles Prayer Ministry is a special activity supporting expecting mothers in the parish community at St. Benedict’s parish. The parish uses technology to assist in encouraging prayers for those in imminent need. We asked organizer Rema Celio...