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Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now Open
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...
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Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi Dinner
We are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...
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THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL
Thursday is the feast of this great event, in which Saul the Pharisee and fanatical persecutor of the Church was struck from his horse outside the gates of Damascus and heard a voice addressing him: “Saul, Saul, why are...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...
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THE LORD’S BAPTISM January 14, 2024
This public ministry is prepared for by Our Lord submitting to the baptism offered by his cousin, St John the Baptist. We celebrated the feast of the Lord’s baptism just this past Monday.
It...
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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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Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” Gala
Last month, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to attend Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” dinner at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ont.
The event, a fundraiser for the 24...
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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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Canadian Bishops Oppose Euthanasia in Catholic Health Facilities
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued a statement on the non-permissibility of euthanasia and assisted suicide within Canadian health organizations with a Catholic identity.
Issued on November 30, the statement highlights the fact that, "despite...
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Advent Sunday
Advent is upon us once more. In the first instance, Advent is not about looking back to the first coming of the Saviour some two thousand years ago, which we will celebrate once more at Christmas.
Advent opens a new...
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A Life of Service
In light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 18/19), here's a look at Msgr. James Hannah's journey in service to the Church.
Msgr. James Hannah knows the...
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Musical Film: Journey to Bethlehem
A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honour. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM — a live-action Christmas musical adventure for the...
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IT’S NOT ALL IN THE PAST, YOU KNOW!
It is true that we owe a special debt to those who “for our tomorrow gave their today”. Yet we not only owe it to them to pray for the repose of their souls, but also to defend...
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