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Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food Insecurity
As 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...
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Addressing Food Insecurity - 5th Moira Ste. Marie Memorial Lecture Series
Sep-25-2023 to Sep-25-2023 (07:00 PM to 08:30 PM)
The 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...
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Blessed Ozanam Parish Fundraising Gala (Our Legacy Gala)
Oct-21-2023 to Oct-22-2023 (06:00 PM to 01:00 AM)
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...
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Parish Envelopes
Sunday 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...
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CMDA Launch Campaign For Compassion and Care
The 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...
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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...
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Celebrating 50 years of the Diaconate
September 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...
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Living the Gospel Through ShareLife
The 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...
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Prayer, Fasting and Alms for Ukraine
In 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...
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Remember a Gift for ShareLife This Christmas
As 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...
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ShareLife Special Collection Weekend: October 2/3
There 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...
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Update on CNEWA’s Work in Lebanon
On 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...
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Please Help India During Its COVID-19 Outbreak
India 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...