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Reflection on the Role of Bishop from Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Monday, December 12, 2022, Fr. Gary Franken of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, B.C. was ordained to the episcopate and installed as the new Bishop of St. Paul, Alberta. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the homily at...Posted: Dec-14-2022 -
CNEWA Canada Welcomes New National DirectorDr. Adriana Bara is the new national director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in Canada (CNEWA). Until her appointment, Dr. Bara directed the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in Montreal, a not-for-profit organization founded in...Posted: Dec-13-2022 -
Reflections on the Papal VisitAbout Being Catholic is hosting an evening of personal reflections on the Papal Visit to Canada at St. Gregory’s Parish on Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Featuring testimony from some of the people who helped with...Posted: Dec-09-2022 -
我們的聖母亭讓我們信眾一同齊心祈禱，感謝為此工程付出心血的所有工作人員；祈盼聖母媽媽喜歡及保守我們堂區大家庭。 感謝天主！ 【鹽與光製作 － 愛的任務 : 多倫多的聖母亭無玷始胎慶節及祝聖聖母聖像禮儀】 【聖母無玷始胎慶節彌撒及祝聖聖母聖像禮儀】 【聖母亭與相關工程建造時間表及結構簡介】 因中華殉道聖人堂舊有的戶外噴水池已破損，從2019年5月開始，神父連同財務組決定計劃找建築師設計及建造一座中式石亭，佇立在損毀的噴水池原址, 並計劃在亭內安放一樽聖母無原罪聖像。 隨即與中國一家承造商簽訂兩份合約，建造一座石亭及兩樽大理石聖像：(i) 聖母無玷原罪像 及 (ii) 聖若瑟連耶穌聖嬰像；分別建設在舊有的噴水池及聖母山位置。 ...Posted: Dec-08-2022 -
Preparing our Hearts for AdventWhile Advent is the start of a new liturgical year, it has evolved to become many different things for different people. What is the real meaning of Advent? How can I allow this season to bring me closer to God...Posted: Nov-29-2022 -
The pandemic, mental health and Catholic priestsHow has the pandemic affected the well-being of priests? Three priest researchers from the Southdown Institute in partnership with an economics researcher from the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany studied the implications of priests as frontline workers...Posted: Nov-28-2022 -
St. Michael’s Choir School bringing Christmas Cheer to Massey HallSt. Michael's Choir School will be ushering in the Advent season and Christmas spirit with a rousing and joyous musical celebration at large-scale venue Massey Hall on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. For the first time...Posted: Nov-25-2022 -
Ministries of Care Offers Hope Amidst LossDuring the month of November, we pray for all the souls of the faithful departed. The bereavement ministry is a ministry of care. Parish bereavement ministers reach out to parishioners who have had a loved one die in the past...Posted: Nov-23-2022 -
‘Listening to Indigenous Voices’ Facilitator’s TrainingThe Jesuit Forum and the Mary Ward Centre are hosting a half-day introduction to encourage dialogue circles within the ministry setting based on the guidebook Listening to Indigenous Voices: A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships. Taking place...Posted: Nov-21-2022 -
43rd Annual Cardinal's DinnerTo read Cardinal Thomas Collins' address from the 43rd annual Cardinal's Dinner, see below or watch online at https://bit.ly/CardinalsDinner2022. The event has raised more than $6 million for the Cardinal's personal charities for the less...Posted: Nov-16-2022 -
‘HopeLine’ for Palliative Care Support Now Open to CallersPalliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for persons living with the illness as well as...Posted: Nov-11-2022
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The Shepherds’ Trust Collection WeekendThis weekend (November 12/13) is the annual special collection for The Shepherds’ Trust. The Shepherds’ Trust supports the needs of the retired diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Toronto who have served our family of faith &ndash...Posted: Nov-09-2022 -
A Faithful ShepherdIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 12/13), here's a look at how Fr. Vitaliano Papais continues to serve the community as a faithful shepherd. Retirement is typically...Posted: Nov-09-2022
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Basilian Fathers Celebrate 200 Years of ServiceA special Bicentennial Mass will be held at St. Basil’s Catholic Parish to commemorate the Congregation of St. Basil’s 200 years of service. Banners depicting the Congregation’s storied history will be on display in...Posted: Nov-02-2022 -
Mother Teresa: No Greater LoveTo mark the 25th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death, the Knights of Columbus produced the film Mother Teresa: No Greater Love – a tribute to this spiritual icon. Below, Director and Writer David Naglieri weighs in on the...Posted: Oct-27-2022 -
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 -
Canadian Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter to Young PeopleThe Most Rev. Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a Pastoral Letter to Young People. The Pastoral Letter is dated October 12 in honour of the anniversary of the death of Blessed Carlo...Posted: Oct-13-2022 -
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 -
Humanitarian Relief for Pakistan FloodsDevastating floods in Pakistan have displaced hundreds of thousands, at one point leaving a third of the country inundated with water. More than 1,500 people have died following record rainfall with 33 million throughout the country affected by this...Posted: Oct-03-2022
