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Teaching as Vocation – A Look at the Catholic Teachers’ GuildThe Catholic Teachers’ Guild is a lay association in the archdiocese that aims to strengthen teachers’ vocations through formation events, study groups, lectures and mutual fraternal support. As the new school year kicks off, President Andrew Hume reflects...Posted: Sep-09-2022 -
Parishes Resume Special Catholic Family Faith Formation ProgramOrganized by the Office of Formation for Discipleship and funded through the Family of Faith campaign, the Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) pilot project equips parishes to help parents and their children (ages 0-6) to learn about the Catholic...Posted: May-05-2022 -
Encountering Christ on the RCIA journeyRebecca Spellacy, who became Catholic as an adult, is the Director of Worship for the Diocese of Austin, Texas, and the former Associate Director, Liturgy, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Toronto. Below, she shares...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
How to Read the Bible in a YearElizabeth Klein is an Assistant Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute, which serves the formation of Catholics for the New Evangelization through academic and parish programs. As part of its work, the institute helps Catholics to read the Bible...Posted: Feb-09-2022 -
‘Walking Together’ on the Journey to the SynodMoira McQueen’s new book, Walking Together: A Primer on the New Synodality, aims to explain the history, meaning and relevance of synodality as the Church undertakes a two-year process of discernment. Below, McQueen, Executive Director of the...Posted: Jan-28-2022 -
Introducing the St. Monica Institute: A New Centre of Catholic FormationPosted: Dec-16-2021The St. Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization is a new initiative from the Archdiocese of Toronto. This partner organization of St. Augustine’s Seminary will provide educational opportunities for Catholics in the archdiocese – and beyond. Matthew Marquardt... -
A Closer Look at Mother MaryOn January 15, 2022, Dr. Josephine Lombardi will be leading a workshop titled, “Mariology: Past and Present,” which will delve into current developments in the study of Mary. A part of St. Augustine’s Seminary’s...Posted: Dec-10-2021 -
Upcoming Workshop Explores Some of the Bible’s Most Difficult QuestionsPosted: Sep-24-2021Fr. Fred Chung is a faculty member at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto, Ont. On Saturday, October 2, he will host an online Lay Spiritual Formation workshop on “The Soul’s Search for Joy and Meaning...
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Preparing to vote reflectionDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About two years ago we were in the midst of a Federal Election and I prepared some Pastor’s Corners that dealt with the issue of how Catholic’s should...Posted: Sep-12-2021 -
Preparing to vote - Article ThreeArticle Three: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Allow me to continue my thoughts from last week's corner. ...Posted: Sep-12-2021
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Preparing to vote - Article TwoArticle Two: Dear brothers and sister in Christ,Allow me to continue from last week’s Pastor’s corner as a means to offer some considerations as you discern how you will vote this coming month.As...Posted: Sep-12-2021
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Preparing to vote - Article OneArticle One: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,A past Governor of the State of New York, Mario M. Cuomo, speaking about politicians and their faith, once said: “It’s always been safer not to talk about religious...Posted: Sep-12-2021
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Cardinal Thomas Collins’ Book RecommendationsCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is known to be an avid reader and, over the years, he has recommended a number of books while preaching at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. With summer right around the corner, we...Posted: Jun-02-2021 -
Watch: Vatican Conference Discusses Better Health For AllEveryone is now able to watch sessions from the Vatican’s wide-ranging interdisciplinary conference, “Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul: How Innovation and Novel Delivery Systems Improve Human Health,” which concluded in early-May. Speakers...Posted: May-17-2021 -
Catholic Education Week 2021: Nurturing HopeDuring Catholic Education Week 2021 (Sunday, May 2 to Saturday, May 7), the Archdiocese of Toronto thanks everyone who contributes to Catholic education in Ontario, especially after this incredibly difficult year. Teachers, students and staff have all shown amazing creativity...Posted: May-03-2021 -
IDOL 02: HappinessThere are tons of sayings and quotes on happiness nowadays. Let meshare a few interesting ones: 1) Dale Carnegie: "It isn't what you have orwho you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you...Posted: Mar-09-2021 -
IDOL 01 : The self (Iam 3 )IDOL 01 : The self (Iam 3 ) “Who made you so important? What have you got that was not given to you? And if it was given to you, why are you boasting as though it were your own?&rdquo...Posted: Feb-18-2021 -
Ash Wednesday/Lenten ReflectionDear friends,Lent is upon us again! Once more, our loving God reaches out to you and me.But there is something different about this season of spiritual renewal. That is,we hear the repentance call in a land of...Posted: Feb-17-2021 -
Living The Good NewsDear brothers and sisters Christ,Many times in our lives we are given wonderful news – the birth of a child, getting araise at work, a healthy report from a doctor, etc. These moments of ‘good news’bring...Posted: Feb-14-2021 -
Watch Cardinal Collins’ Latest Lectio DivinaPosted: Feb-12-2021On the evening of Sunday, February 7, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, spoke about “A Life of Honour” during his latest edition of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Lectio Divina is...
