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THE EPIPHANY January 7, 2024
The great Solemnity of the Epiphany or “Manifestation” of our Lord, commemorates so much more than the coming of the Magi, for we celebrate no fewer than three “wonders” on this...
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MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD January 1, 2024
Although we are used to thinking of Our Blessed Lady as the Mother of God, and honouring her as such, we must remember that there was a time in the history of the Church...
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REJOICE IN THE LORD!
In the Gospel John the Baptist continues to give witness to Christ by telling those sent to him by the Chief Priests that though he is not himself the Messiah (the “Christ” or the “Anointed One&rdquo...
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2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Today the Gospel introduces the figure of St. John the Baptist. The Baptist was not like the zealots. His preaching did not prepare anyone for war, except for the war against dehumanizing sin. He wanted only to prepare people...
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Red Wednesday: For Persecuted Christians Worldwide
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...
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HOLY SOULS NOT YET IN HEAVEN
November is the month when we pray for the souls of those “who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith”. In other words, we pray for those who have died in a state of grace...
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Blessing of St. Augustine’s Seminary Serra House Building
On August 28, 2023, His Grace, Archbishop Francis Leo blessed the St. Augustine’s Seminary Serra House building and consecrated the chapel’s new altar at a special mass. This event coincided perfectly with the commencement of...
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22nd Annual Education Mass to Celebrate Catholic Education
On Wednesday, August 30, the Catholic Teachers’ Guild will host its Annual Education Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
The Catholic Teachers’ Guild is a lay association in the archdiocese that aims to strengthen teachers&rsquo...
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Sister of Life to Profess Final Vows in Toronto
A Sister of Life will profess her final vows at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica this Saturday, August 26. Archbishop Francis Leo will be the main celebrant and homilist.
Sr. Gaudia Maria Magdalena was raised in the Archdiocese of...
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Mass & Reception for National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 21, 2023, Archbishop Leo presided at Mass in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The celebration took place at St. Ann’s Parish, home for many years to the Native People’s Mission in the Archdiocese...
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FATHER’S DAY PRAYER & THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
FATHER’S DAY PRAYER
We give our thanks, Our God, for the fathers in our lives.
We ask for Your blessings for them all
and forgiveness where it is needed.
We remember the many sacrifices fathers make for their...