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Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Aid Those Impacted by Disasters in Morocco and LibyaTwo natural disasters have recently struck the region of North Africa with a devastating earthquake in Morocco followed by severe flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel. On Friday, September 8, 2023, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh in the...Posted: Sep-15-2023 -
Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food InsecurityAs an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...Posted: Sep-06-2023 -
Addressing Food Insecurity - 5th Moira Ste. Marie Memorial Lecture SeriesThe 5th Moira Ste. Marie Memorial Lecture Series will be on Addressing Food Insecurity. Guest speakers from the Yong Street Mission (YSM), a Christian development agency specializing in poverty-related challenges will present on this timely social...Sep-25-2023 to Sep-25-2023 (07:00 PM to 08:30 PM) -
Blessed Ozanam Parish Fundraising Gala (Our Legacy Gala)This is a fundraising event aimed at raising money to build a new church in Markham. The patron saint of the new church is Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. His Grace, Archbishop Francis...Oct-21-2023 to Oct-22-2023 (06:00 PM to 01:00 AM) -
Parish EnvelopesSunday Envelopes - Commence using your 2023 envelopes January 1st, 2023 The 2023 Envelopes will be available for pick up starting this weekend, Nov 26th / 27th . Boxes will not have your name on them; rather, on the first three envelopes...Posted: Nov-26-2022 -
CMDA Launch Campaign For Compassion and CareThe Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada have launched a campaign encouraging all levels of government to broaden access to quality care and resources for those in need of palliative care, mental health services, and support for people...Posted: Nov-03-2022 -
Ukrainian Catholic Bishops Call for Prayer, Fasting, and ActionIn a pastoral letter, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of Canada invite people to pray, fast, and act in support of their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. The bishops express the view that, like the crises the Ukrainian people have experienced...Posted: Oct-21-2022 -
Are you able to host a Ukrainian family?When hearing reports of the war in Ukraine, and the millions of Ukrainians that have been forced to flee their homeland, many have asked what they can do to help. Over 80,000 Ukrainians have already arrived to Canada through...Posted: Oct-11-2022 -
St. Ann’s Food Bank a Community Staple at Thanksgiving and Year-RoundSt. Ann’s Food Bank is a ministry run through St. Ann’s Parish in downtown Toronto that assists those in need both within the parish and the surrounding area. A member agency of the Daily Bread Food...Posted: Oct-07-2022 -
Celebrating 50 years of the DiaconateSeptember 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone. 1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary? We will...Posted: Sep-28-2022 -
Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 27 is the first ShareLife parish special collection of 2022. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters...Posted: Mar-24-2022 -
Prayer, Fasting and Alms for UkraineIn response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has announced a “Day for Fasting and Peace” to take place on Ash Wednesday, March 2. “I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely...Posted: Mar-01-2022 -
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 -
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 -
The Shepherds’ Trust: 25 Years of Caring for Retired PriestsThe Shepherds’ Trust celebrates a milestone anniversary this fall. For 25 years, The Shepherds’ Trust has been caring for the retired priests who have always cared for us. The retired priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto are so...Posted: Nov-12-2021 -
Your Gift to ShareLife Automatically Doubles until November 15Your community has never needed ShareLife as much as it does now. And until Monday, November 15, your donation to ShareLife has never gone as far. As we head into the final ShareLife collection weekend of 2021, every donation...Posted: Oct-29-2021 -
ShareLife Special Collection Weekend: October 2/3There will be a special parish collections for ShareLife on October 2/3. We're currently at 63 per cent of our 2021 parish campaign goal, so if you are able, please give generously at your parish or on the...Posted: Oct-01-2021
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Ravaged by Earthquake and Storm, Haiti Needs Our SupportParishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto are asked to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm. At least 1,900 people are dead, 9,000 are injured and...Posted: Aug-18-2021 -
Update on CNEWA’s Work in LebanonOn August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...Posted: Aug-04-2021 -
Please Help India During Its COVID-19 OutbreakIndia is reeling from a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. In recent days, the country has been reporting more than 400,000 of new cases and 4,000 deaths every 24 hours. International observers expect that the actual numbers are significantly...Posted: May-11-2021
