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Blessed PalmsWe invite you to bring your Blessed Palms to the church by Sunday, March 2nd, to help make ashes for Ash Wednesday. You may place the Palms in the basket found at the back counter of the church. Thank...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-24-2025 -
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...Posted: Feb-21-2025 -
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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Jan-31-2025 -
Pastoral Care Team for the Sick and HomeboundIn this Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope, the Parish Pastoral Council is excited to announce the formation of a new ministry at St. Patrick’s: the Pastoral Care Team to the Sick and Homebound. This ministry seeks to...Posted: Jan-31-2025 -
Holy Communion to the HomeboundWe have noticed that some individuals have been coming forward in the Communion line with a Pyx (small container used to bring Communion to the sick) to receive Holy Communion to bring to their loved ones at home. To ensure...Posted: Jan-31-2025 -
Ashadeep Thank You, 2024The parishioners of St. Patrick’s, along with other donors in the GTA and beyond, have responded with ongoing generosity and support this past year to the fund-raising request for Ashadeep, Centre for the Differently Abled. The amount...Posted: Jan-30-2025 -
Hospitality MinistryThank you to all of you who have responded to the request for more Hospitality Ministers, we now have 28 people serving in this ministry. This has been a very generous response, which is much appreciated. There is one Mass...Posted: Jan-30-2025 -
Cardinal Leo’s Message for World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeMessage for World Day for Consecrated Life2 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 to you on the occasion of the 29th...Posted: Jan-29-2025
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Faith & Fitness Young Adult ProgramThe Faith and Fitness program, a new initiative at the Office of Catholic Youth created by Fr. Paul Magyar, integrates physical exercise with spiritual practices to promote holistic well-being. Rooted in the understanding that the body is a temple...Posted: Jan-27-2025 -
Celebrate the Year of Jubilee and Elevation of Cardinal LeoRegional Eucharistic Celebrations with Cardinal Leo & Auxiliary Bishops All are welcome to attend Regional Masses that will be held throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto in the coming days. There will be two groups of Masses – one Mass in...Posted: Jan-20-2025 -
2025 Week of Prayer for Christian UnityThe Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) is a global ecumenical observance, which in the northern hemisphere is held annually from January 18 to 25. During this time, Christians of all denominations and ecclesial communities are invited to pray...Posted: Jan-17-2025 -
1200 Gather to Give Thanks for the Elevation of Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals at St. Michael's Cathedral BasilicaA Holy Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated for Cardinal Leo at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday, January 15 at 7pm. 1200 faithful gathered to celebrate His Eminence and thank God for blessing the Archdiocese with Cardinal Leo's...Posted: Jan-16-2025
