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Cardinal Leo Writes to Prime Minister, MPs – “I ask you to choose life…”On April 20, 2026, Cardinal Leo wrote to Prime Minister Carney and all federal Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Archdiocese of Toronto asking for their support of Bill C-218 and decrying the rapid expansion of euthanasia and assisted...Posted: Apr-20-2026 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s Call for PeaceThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following reflection on the Holy Father's call for peace, human dignity and moral responsibility in public life. In light of recent public commentary surrounding the Holy Father’s appeals...Posted: Apr-16-2026 -
Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia MartyrsStatement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia Martyrs Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate (official...Posted: Apr-14-2026 -
THE CHURCH ALWAYS RISES AGAIN April 12, 2026At least a dozen times in history, the world has buried the Church and each time she has come to life again. I shall mention but a few such instances. In the days of the Roman...Posted: Apr-09-2026 -
EASTER - Our Lord’s “Great Work” April 5, 2026When we celebrated the coming of Christ into the world at Christmas and its associated feasts, Epiphany and Candlemas, they were the preparation for Our Lord’s “great work”, for which He had been sent to earth...Posted: Apr-04-2026 -
Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMessage for Easter5 April 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Easter Message 2026 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Happy and Holy Easter to you. Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest joy ever...Posted: Apr-04-2026
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Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental YearIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday of Holy Week to celebrate the Chrism Mass. During this solemn liturgy, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens...Posted: Apr-01-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Writes to Canadian Senators re: Bill C-9 – Religious FreedomOn March 25, 2026, Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act, passed third reading in the House of Commons by a vote of 188 to 144. The legislation has now been sent to the Senate for final review and...Posted: Mar-27-2026
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Cardinal Leo's Holy Thursday Message to PriestsAs part of our Holy Week prayers and reflection, Cardinal Frank Leo has shared his annual Holy Thursday message with priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper (also referred to as the Lord’s...Posted: Mar-26-2026
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PALM SUNDAY March 29, 2026There are several interesting points to note about the event we commemorate today. First, it is at first sight most unusual that such an event took place at all. Our Lord had always resisted any form...Posted: Mar-25-2026 -
Clergy Changes 2026We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...Posted: Mar-25-2026 -
36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner – A Record Gathering Celebrates Four ‘Yeses’ to God’s CallA record 1,900 guests filled the Pearson Convention Centre for the 36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner, an evening marked by joy, gratitude, and powerful witness as four men preparing for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto shared how they each...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
900 Youth Gather from Across the Archdiocese for the Annual Ordinandi Youth EventNearly 900 young people representing school boards from across the Archdiocese came together at the Pearson Convention Centre for the Annual Ordinandi Youth Event—an inspiring day dedicated to faith, vocation, and discernment. The event featured a dynamic program...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
Annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaHis Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, presided at the annual Mass of Saint Patrick on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, where he warmly welcomed members of the Irish community from across...Posted: Mar-20-2026 -
Holy Name Parish in Toronto Celebrates 100th Anniversary of its DedicationOn Saturday, March 14th, Holy Name Parish in Toronto celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of its church building. The community joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, who celebrated the Mass of Laetare Sunday. Providentially, March 14th, 1926...Posted: Mar-20-2026 -
50 Years of Your Faith in Action Through ShareLifeOn March 19, 1976, Archbishop Philip Pocock made a Declaration on Behalf of Life — a defining moment that led to the establishment of ShareLife. At a time when the dignity of human life was being challenged, he spoke with...Posted: Mar-19-2026 -
PASSIONTIDE MARCH 22, 2026Our As we enter church today, a sombre scene awaits us. The crucifixes and all of the statues and images are shrouded in violet cloth. This will be the case until Holy Saturday evening at the Easter Vigil. However, all...Posted: Mar-18-2026 -
THE MAN BORN BLIND March 15, 2026As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. The disciples react in a very human way. "Who sinned, this man, or his parents, for him to have been born blind...Posted: Mar-11-2026
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I WHO AM SPEAKING TO YOU, I AM HE - March 8, 2026Today’s Gospel story is one of growth, conversion and revelation. Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. Here, Jesus patiently courts the soul of the Samaritan woman. Everything we hear of...Posted: Mar-04-2026
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THE TRANSFIGURATION March 1, 2026Christ is the Lord of glory as we hear in today's Gospel of the Transfiguration. At first sight it seems strange to hear this account in Lent, the season of austerity, and preparation for Holy...Posted: Feb-25-2026
