Diego Maratta is a retired permanent deacon of Toronto from St. Benedict Parish in Etobicoke. He is also a consecrated member of a lay monastic community, the “Community of the sons and daughters of God”. The community...
The 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. 850 youth from school boards across the archdiocese came together to pray, reflect and learn about the vocation stories of the 2024 ordinandi class and Sister Beata Victoria from...
On March 22, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, issued the following letter and accompanying resources to the Catholic community across the archdiocese. Resources referenced within the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
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On Sunday, March 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto will be hosting a day-long workshop on the spirituality and practice of praying the...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have arranged for a two-part webinar series to enable the faithful one meaningful way to participate in the Year of Prayer.
Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor...
In preparation for the Family Day holiday weekend in Ontario, Catholic children’s author and illustrator, Carissa Douglas, reflects on strengthening faith and family bonds by giving importance to spending unstructured time together. Carissa is one of...
Reflection by Fr. Seamus Hogan
We have a special axiom in the Catholic Church. It is a special statement that is very ancient. It says, "Lex orandi, lex credenda," and it means that the law of prayer is...
Today (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child.
After praying the Angelus in...
On Wednesday, January 24, the Toronto School of Theology (TST) held their Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, the prayer service was hosted by Regis College and was presided by the Most Reverend Francis Leo...
You are invited to The Source Holy Hour with music by the Sisters of Life at St. Peter's Church in Toronto (Bathurst and Bloor).
To download the poster, click here.
More information can be found on the Sisters of...
“To celebrate Mary is to celebrate the closeness and tenderness of God who is with His people, who does not leave us alone, who has given us a Mother who cares for us and accompanies us.” Pope Francis...
For almost ten years now, Red Wednesday has been a must-attend international event for a growing number of Christians around the world. "Not only do our national offices raise awareness among Catholics, as well as the benefactors and friends...
The Book of the Names of the Dead is available for those who wish to write the names of their loved ones.
On All Souls’ Day and especially on Sundays throughout the month of November, they will be included...
During his general audience on Wednesday, His Holiness, Pope Francis declared that Friday, October 27, is to be a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace.
The Holy Father invited, "the various Christian confessions, members of other religious...
The Most Rev. William McGrattan, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a statement urging the Catholic faithful in Canada to unite in prayer for peace in the Middle East.
“Over these last few days...
As part of our ongoing efforts towards healing and reconciliation, the Archdiocese of Toronto has made a commitment to provide funds in support of programs and initiatives that respond to the various needs that exist among Indigenous Peoples both locally...
Archbishop Leo is inviting the Catholic community throughout the archdiocese to join in offering a novena to Saint Michael the Archangel (Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto), leading up to the Solemnity of Saint Michael on September 29, 2023...
Liturgy of the Word for Children will resume on Sunday, September 10, 2023. We are excited to welcome back children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 to celebrate the Mass and grow in faith.
If you are interested in volunteering in...
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...