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Synod on Synodality: Imagining the Church’s FutureA global grassroots listening process is underway in the Catholic Church, which will be known as the “Synod on Synodality.” “Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There...Posted: Oct-15-2021 -
Congratulations to the Sisters of St. Joseph on 170 Years in TorontoThe Archdiocese of Toronto congratulates the Sisters of St. Joseph on the 170th anniversary of their arrival in the city. It is difficult to imagine Toronto without the Sisters of St. Joseph. Without these women religious we would not have...Posted: Oct-08-2021 -
Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This LandWe, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious...Posted: Oct-01-2021 -
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 -
Resources for Catholics on National Truth and Reconciliation DayOn Thursday, September 30, 2021, people from across the country will mark the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation is particularly important to Catholics in Canada given the Church’s...Posted: Sep-28-2021 -
Canadian Bishops Announce Financial Pledge to Support Healing and Reconciliation InitiativesThe Bishops of Canada, as a tangible expression of their commitment to walk with the Indigenous Peoples of this land along the pathway of hope, are making a nation-wide collective financial commitment to support healing and reconciliation initiatives for...Posted: Sep-27-2021 -
Catholic Bishops of Canada Apologize to the Indigenous Peoples of This LandThe Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, took the opportunity to affirm and acknowledge to the Indigenous Peoples the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this...Posted: Sep-24-2021 -
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
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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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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 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, William G. DavisI join with so many others throughout the province and country who are mourning the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, the Honourable William G. Davis. The former premier dedicated much of his life to the vocation of public...Posted: Aug-09-2021 -
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 -
Toronto’s Native Peoples’ Mission: Serving, Learning, AccompanyingFr. Wilson Andrade is the administrator of the Native Peoples' Mission in Toronto. Personal Story I have been part of the ministry at the Native Peoples’ Mission since I arrived in Canada from India, in 2007, as a student...Posted: Jul-29-2021 -
Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25. Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...Posted: Jul-23-2021 -
Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and ReconciliationAs Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...Posted: Jul-19-2021 -
COVID-19 Restrictions Continue to Ease as Province Enters Stage 3On Friday, July 16, 2021, Ontario will enter Step 3 of the provincial government’s re-opening plan. For churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, starting on July 16, this will mean: There will be no capacity limit for...Posted: Jul-14-2021 -
Background for Catholics: Residential SchoolsOver the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion. We acknowledge...Posted: Jul-09-2021 -
Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage TwoStarting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan. As of this morning: All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...Posted: Jun-30-2021
