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Message for Lent 2025 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoLenten Message 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you as we prepare to enter the Holy Season of Lent; a...Monday, March 03, 2025 -
Requesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope FrancisRequesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope Francis27 February 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you may be aware, Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he has been since 14 February. His Holiness is...Thursday, February 27, 2025
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四旬期及復活節 Lent and Easter[what is Lent?](read more from Archdiocese of Toronto)[四旬期是什麽](總教區提供的更多資料） 四旬期由聖灰瞻禮開始直至聖週四; 是一個祈禱和做補贖的時期; 死於罪惡, 活於天主。 Season of Lent begins Ash Wednesday which is 40-day period of preparation for Easter that ends of Holy Thursday, three days before Easter...Saturday, February 15, 2025 -
Prayers & Best Wishes as Pope Francis Celebrates 12th AnniversaryThe Catholic community throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto joins with Catholics worldwide in offering our prayers and best wishes on the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’ March 13, 2013 election to the papacy. We are heartened by recent health...Thursday, March 13, 2025 -
Archdiocesan Day of Prayer for Victims & Survivors of AbusePope Francis, the Bishops of Ontario and bishops across Canada have asked that a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Victims and Survivors of Abuse be observed for healing and to raise awareness. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Second...Thursday, March 13, 2025 -
Canadian Bishops Write to Government LeadersMembers of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently wrote to federal government officials regarding two issues: 1) The proposals of the federal Standing Committee on Finance to change eligibility criteria for charitable status – this letter can be accessed...Thursday, March 13, 2025 -
Cardinal Leo travels to St. Francis Xavier Parish in MississaugaOn Saturday, March 1, 2025, His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo, travelled to a packed St. Francis Xavier Parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass, marking his first time visiting since being elevated to the College of Cardinals. In his homily, Cardinal...Wednesday, March 12, 2025 -
57th Annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast – Praying for our PoliticiansOn Thursday, March 6, more than 700 guests gathered in downtown Toronto for the 57th annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast. For more than 50 years, Christians have gathered in downtown Toronto to share breakfast, pray for our elected officials...Wednesday, March 12, 2025 -
Year of Jubilee Launch & Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Edward the Confessor Parish, North YorkOur final Mass to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals took place on February 25 at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York. This pilgrimage...Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -
Celebrating Employee Service at the Archdiocese of TorontoOn Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service to the Archdiocese. We recognized those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years of...Tuesday, February 25, 2025 -
Three Years of War in Ukraine: A Call for Prayer and PeaceOn the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2024 Canadian Pastoral Letter on Ukraine, Canada, and the Church remains an important resource for guidance and reflection. It highlights the role of faith communities in promoting peace...Monday, February 24, 2025
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Cardinal Leo Writes to Federal Government on Issues of Deep ConcernIn recent days, Frank Cardinal Leo has sent two letters to cabinet ministers in the federal government to raise attention and express deep concern regarding the following issues: Letter to Federal Minister of Health – this correspondence pertains to a...Friday, February 21, 2025
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Year of Jubilee Launch and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Barnabas Parish, ScarboroughOn Wednesday, February 19, more than 1,200 Catholics from the Eastern Pastoral Region gathered at St. Barnabas Parish in Scarborough to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College...Thursday, February 20, 2025 -
Prayers for the Health and Recovery of Pope FrancisThe Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and CCCB President shared the following message, praying for the health and recovery of Pope Francis: As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), I wish to assure the...Wednesday, February 19, 2025 -
Ontario Provincial Election – Resources for the Catholic CommunityAs Ontarians prepare for a provincial election on February 27, 2025, Catholics are encouraged to both vote as part of the democratic process and to learn more about the candidates and parties seeking our support. To assist with this process...Friday, February 14, 2025 -
Sacred Fire Stories from the Indigenous Reconciliation FundThe following press release is from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, established to accept donations from 73 Catholic dioceses across the country, and to advance healing and reconciliation initiatives, fulfilling the $30 million financial commitment made by Canada’s Bishops...Tuesday, February 11, 2025 -
11,476 Years of Marriage Under One Roof – Marriage Sunday CelebrationOn February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples...Tuesday, February 11, 2025 -
Jubilee and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Padre Pio Parish, KleinburgOn February 4, 2025, more than 1500 Catholics gathered at St. Padre Pio Parish in Kleinburg. The occasion helped to bring together parishioners from the Northern Pastoral Region to help launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for Frank...Friday, February 07, 2025 -
Message for Marriage Sunday from Cardinal LeoMessage for Marriage Sunday7 February 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing you in anticipation of Marriage Sunday which we will be...Friday, February 07, 2025
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Year of Jubilee Launch and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Mary’s Parish, BramptonOn January 29, 2025, more than 850 Catholics gathered at St. Mary’s Parish in Brampton. The occasion was to launch the Year of Jubilee in the Western Region of the archdiocese and give thanks for Frank Cardinal Leo...Friday, January 31, 2025
