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Pope Leo XIV Invites Faithful to Pray and Fast for PeaceDuring his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful worldwide to pray and fast for peace. In the words of the Holy Father: “Next Friday, 22 August, we will celebrate the memorial of Queenship of the Blessed...Posted: Aug-20-2025 -
Celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary at Good Shepherd Chaldean CathedralOn the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo traveled to Good Shepherd Chaldean Cathedral in Toronto and attended Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Robert Jarjis, Chaldean Bishop of...Posted: Aug-19-2025 -
Jubilee of Youth a "Spiritually Transformative Pilgrimage"From July 23 to August 5, 2025, 100 young adults from the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Diocese of London, guided by two priests from Toronto and one priest from London, went on pilgrimage to Italy for the Jubilee of...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Catholic Community Commits $800,000 to Fight HungerAs food insecurity worsens across the GTA, the Catholic community is responding with its largest-ever contribution to fight hunger. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Highlights of the 2025 Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena TriduumThe highlights of our Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Triduum 2025, which includes the homilies of our guest celebrant. Fr. Ako Walker C.Ss.R, and some of the music. The links are as follows: Day 1 (June...Posted: Aug-17-2025 -
Join the Ignite High School Retreat Leadership Team!Now more than ever, young people need opportunities to encounter Christ. Through prayer, dialogue, action, and reflection, our high school retreats invite students into a deeper relationship with Jesus and a meaningful life of faith. Retreats run from September...Posted: Aug-16-2025 -
You’re there for seniors in their time of needYour support of ShareLife-funded agencies, like the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence, gives seniors, like John, a sense of belonging. As one of many valued residents who live with dementia, his cognitive impairment can leave him feeling vulnerable and...Posted: Aug-15-2025 -
Interested in becoming a Catholic? RCIA starts this Fall...Wondering about becoming Catholic? St. Patrick's Toronto welcomes people who wants to know more about the Catholic faith. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program will begin in the Fall. If you would like to know more...Posted: Aug-15-2025 -
Children Preparing for First Communion & ConfirmationPosted: Aug-15-2025Children looking to celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation during the academic year at St. Patrick’s are to be registered for the program. Please contact the Parish Office at 416-598-3269 to find... -
Frank Cardinal Leo Awarded King Charles III Coronation MedalOn August 11, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Premier Doug Ford. In a private ceremony at Queen’s Park, Premier Ford read the below proclamation: “His Eminence Frank...Posted: Aug-11-2025 -
CCCB Releases Pastoral Letter on Debt Forgiveness in the Jubilee YearA pastoral letter released July 28 by the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) calls for urgent action on international debt forgiveness as part of the Church’s response to the...Posted: Aug-01-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Peace After Horrific Attack on Congolese Catholic ChurchPope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow and dismay following a horrific attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, which left nearly 40 people dead. The Holy Father offered a message of hope, stating, "May the...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
Sister of Life with Toronto Connection to Profess Final Vows this SummerThe Sisters of Life, a religious congregation with a special fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life, is pleased to announce that Sr. Beata Victoria will profess her perpetual vows as a Sister...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
Young Canadians to Celebrate Jubilee of Youth in RomeThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced a special gathering of Canadian youth set for July 29 as part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year celebrations. The Canadian ceremony will take place at the Sant’Andrea...Posted: Jul-18-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Renews Call for Ceasefire in GazaThe Holy Father has renewed his calls for an “immediate ceasefire” following an airstrike on the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza. Below is the full text of the Telegram of the Holy Father, signed by Cardinal...Posted: Jul-17-2025 -
Transitional Diaconate Ordinations to Take Place September 13, 2025A significant milestone for four men currently studying for the priesthood will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This marks the day that they will be ordained to the transitional diaconate, one of the...Posted: Jul-11-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV's Message and Mass for the Care of CreationOn July 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the first "Mass for the Care of Creation." This special Mass uses a new set of prayers and readings from the Roman Missal, created by two Vatican offices: the Dicastery for...Posted: Jul-08-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo Appointed as Member to Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious DialogueOn July 3, 2025, the Vatican announced the appointment of Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto as a member to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. A dicastery is a department of the Roman Curia, the administrative body of the...Posted: Jul-03-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo's Message for Canada DayMessage for Canada Day 20251 July 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to you on the occasion of Canada Day. As Pilgrims of...Posted: Jun-27-2025 -
Corpus Christi Procession Draws Faithful to the Streets of TorontoOn Sunday, June 22, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo led a Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown Toronto following the Noon Mass at St. Michael&rsquo...Posted: Jun-23-2025
