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Seeing Further in the DarknessI am living in darkness. I wake up to darkness, go to work, come home and go to sleep in the dark. During this time of year, I am reminded of how deeply human it is to long for light...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Invitation to the Closing Mass for the Year of the Jubilee - December 28, 2025 at 5:00PMDear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. I am reaching out to you as we immerse ourselves in the Advent journey culminating in the celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Lord...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Restores Hope in the Holy LandOn Nov. 29, more than 250 supporters of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) gathered at the Venu Event Space in Woodbridge, Ont., for a gala evening themed “Restoring Hope in the City of God...Posted: Dec-08-2025 -
Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto—Commemoration of International Holocaust DayAN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe Archdiocese of Toronto is a founding member of the Christian-Jewish Dialogue of Toronto. Join us as we commemorate and honour the victims, survivors, and liberators of...Jan-27-2026 to Jan-27-2026 (07:30 PM to 09:00 PM) -
Day of Reflection - Eucharist -- Church. Where We Learn A Spirituality of Encounter & Service.Day of Reflection for Men/Women: We will reflect and pray on the different movements and parts of the Eucharistic celebration. Gathering of God’s People. Listening to God’s Word. Thanksgiving for God’s deeds in...Jan-26-2026 to Jan-26-2026 (09:00 AM to 03:00 PM) -
Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Hosts Annual Christmas CelebrationOn Dec. 3, the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies hosted its annual Christmas celebration – with guest of honour His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo in attendance. He serves as Grand Chancellor of the Institute, and also gave the Benediction at...Posted: Dec-05-2025 -
Cardinal Leo Affirms Concerns of Canadian Bishops re: Bill C-95 December 2025 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you today to convey my support of the 4 December letter to Prime Minister Carney issued by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...Posted: Dec-05-2025 -
Canadian Catholic Bishops Write to Prime Minister re: Proposed Restrictions on Religious FreedomThe Liberal government has reached an agreement with the Bloc Québécois concerning an amendment to eliminate the religious exemption clause from Canada’s hate speech legislation in Section 319 (3) (b) of the Criminal Code...Posted: Dec-04-2025 -
Easter Triduum Retreat - A Silent Retreat for Men & WomenA silent Easter Triduum Retreat for men & women: These days of retreat provide silence and solitude for entering more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. This SILENT retreat begins on Thursday evening and runs...Apr-02-2026 to Apr-05-2026 (06:30 PM to 10:00 AM) -
Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service 2026AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSTheme: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4) The Week of...Jan-18-2026 to Jan-18-2026 (04:00 PM to 06:00 PM) -
Trusting in God’s Plan: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic AcademyOn Nov. 24, the Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community in Richmond Hill, Ont., and the York Catholic District School Board welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo to the Our Lady Queen of the World Parish for...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Young Adults Gather for Spiritual Renewal on 40th World Youth DayFrom Nov. 21 to 23, the Office of Catholic Youth hosted RENEW Toronto, its largest annual gathering for young Catholic adults. Held on the same weekend as the 40th World Youth Day and the Feast of Christ the King, 700...Posted: Nov-26-2025 -
Praying for Unity: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18–25, 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical celebration that happens annually from January 18 to 25. For over a century during that week, Christians from all over the world have been praying for healing, reconciliation and the...Posted: Nov-24-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for AdventMessage for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you in anticipation of the upcoming season of Advent, a blessed time of waiting, expectation, and preparation for the...Posted: Nov-20-2025
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A Jesuit Guide to the Stars: A Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men & WomenMen & Women Ignatian Retreat: “A Jesuit Guide to the Stars” explores the deep connection between Ignatian spirituality and the cosmos. Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Vatican astronomer and storyteller of the heavens, will lead a journey through the...Apr-24-2026 to Apr-26-2026 (06:30 PM to 01:30 PM) -
Fostering Dialogue at the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer BreakfastOn Nov. 4, the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer Breakfast brought together a diverse group of faith leaders including Christian ministers, priests, a Muslim imam and Buddhist monks. Among the attendees was Fr. Edwin Gonsalves, Rector of St. Michael...Posted: Nov-18-2025 -
Faith and Fitness Initiative Expands to Volleyball TournamentOn Nov. 7, young adults gathered at St. Gregory’s Parish in Oshawa for a new Faith and Fitness event centred around volleyball. From hiking and rock climbing to Muay Thai and now volleyball, Faith and Fitness, an initiative...Posted: Nov-17-2025 -
A Celebration of Faith: St. Helen’s Parish Marks 150 YearsOn Nov. 9, the parishioners of St. Helen’s Parish braved the season’s first snowfall to attend a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating 150 years of faith. The bilingual Eucharistic celebration, in English and Portuguese, was presided...Posted: Nov-17-2025 -
Cardinal Frank Leo Takes Possession of Titular Church in RomeOn Saturday, November 15, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will take possession of his titular church in Rome. Cardinal Leo's titular church is the parish of Santa Maria della Salute in Primavalle. His Eminence will celebrate...Posted: Nov-14-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Youth DayMessage for World Youth Day23 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, especially the Youth of the Archdiocese of Toronto, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to...Posted: Nov-14-2025
