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Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. Joseph WasikOn Friday, December 16, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned that Fr. Joseph Wasik, 84, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto, has been charged by Peel Police with gross indecency and indecent assault on a male (minor). The...Posted: Dec-16-2022 -
Reflection on the Role of Bishop from Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Monday, December 12, 2022, Fr. Gary Franken of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, B.C. was ordained to the episcopate and installed as the new Bishop of St. Paul, Alberta. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the homily at...Posted: Dec-14-2022 -
ARCHBISHOP FULTON SHEEN ON ADVENT AND THE CHRISTMAS MYSTERYA Jewish scholar who became a Christian and who knew the Old Testament very well and all of the traditions of the Jews, said that at the time of Christ the rabbis had gathered together 456 prophecies concerning the Messiah...Posted: Dec-13-2022 -
CNEWA Canada Welcomes New National DirectorDr. Adriana Bara is the new national director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in Canada (CNEWA). Until her appointment, Dr. Bara directed the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in Montreal, a not-for-profit organization founded in...Posted: Dec-13-2022 -
Reflections on the Papal VisitAbout Being Catholic is hosting an evening of personal reflections on the Papal Visit to Canada at St. Gregory’s Parish on Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Featuring testimony from some of the people who helped with...Posted: Dec-09-2022 -
“O” - THAT YOU WOULD COME QUICKLY!From December 17th onwards, the appearance of short passages beginning with “O” will infuse the Sacred Liturgy. What are they? There are seven of them altogether, each allocated to a day in the last week before Christmas. They...Posted: Dec-07-2022 -
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONThis Thursday we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is rather sad that many Catholics seem to think of the phrase “Immaculate Conception” in negative terms—merely that Mary was conceived without Original Sin. When...Posted: Nov-30-2022 -
Preparing our Hearts for AdventWhile Advent is the start of a new liturgical year, it has evolved to become many different things for different people. What is the real meaning of Advent? How can I allow this season to bring me closer to God...Posted: Nov-29-2022 -
The pandemic, mental health and Catholic priestsHow has the pandemic affected the well-being of priests? Three priest researchers from the Southdown Institute in partnership with an economics researcher from the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany studied the implications of priests as frontline workers...Posted: Nov-28-2022 -
St. Michael’s Choir School bringing Christmas Cheer to Massey HallSt. Michael's Choir School will be ushering in the Advent season and Christmas spirit with a rousing and joyous musical celebration at large-scale venue Massey Hall on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. For the first time...Posted: Nov-25-2022 -
1st SUNDAY OF ADVENTOnce again we begin a new Church Year today with the urgent call to prepare ourselves for Christ’s Second Coming. Advent is a time of preparation. We tend to think of it first as a time of preparation...Posted: Nov-24-2022 -
Ministries of Care Offers Hope Amidst LossDuring the month of November, we pray for all the souls of the faithful departed. The bereavement ministry is a ministry of care. Parish bereavement ministers reach out to parishioners who have had a loved one die in the past...Posted: Nov-23-2022 -
‘Listening to Indigenous Voices’ Facilitator’s TrainingThe Jesuit Forum and the Mary Ward Centre are hosting a half-day introduction to encourage dialogue circles within the ministry setting based on the guidebook Listening to Indigenous Voices: A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships. Taking place...Posted: Nov-21-2022 -
CHRIST THE KINGThe Last Sunday of the Church’s Year corresponds to the End of Time. In the Creed we proclaim that "He (Christ) will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have...Posted: Nov-16-2022 -
43rd Annual Cardinal's DinnerTo read Cardinal Thomas Collins' address from the 43rd annual Cardinal's Dinner, see below or watch online at https://bit.ly/CardinalsDinner2022. The event has raised more than $6 million for the Cardinal's personal charities for the less...Posted: Nov-16-2022 -
‘HopeLine’ for Palliative Care Support Now Open to CallersPalliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for persons living with the illness as well as...Posted: Nov-11-2022
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The Shepherds’ Trust Collection WeekendThis weekend (November 12/13) is the annual special collection for The Shepherds’ Trust. The Shepherds’ Trust supports the needs of the retired diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Toronto who have served our family of faith &ndash...Posted: Nov-09-2022 -
A Faithful ShepherdIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 12/13), here's a look at how Fr. Vitaliano Papais continues to serve the community as a faithful shepherd. Retirement is typically...Posted: Nov-09-2022
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Basilian Fathers Celebrate 200 Years of ServiceA special Bicentennial Mass will be held at St. Basil’s Catholic Parish to commemorate the Congregation of St. Basil’s 200 years of service. Banners depicting the Congregation’s storied history will be on display in...Posted: Nov-02-2022
