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Religious Leaders Unite to Oppose EuthanasiaMore than 50 religious leaders representing Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Jewish and Muslim communities have signed an open leader to Canadians explaining their collective opposition to the federal government’s proposed expansion of euthanasia. “It perplexes our collective minds...Posted: Oct-14-2020 -
Read Pope Francis’s Latest Encyclical, Fratelli TuttiOn the Feast of St. Francis Assisi, Pope Francis signed his latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, in the tomb of his papal namesake. Meaning, “Brothers All,” Fratelli Tutti tells us that the COVID-19 pandemic has both exposed the...Posted: Oct-05-2020
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Congratulations to the Archdiocese’s New Permanent DeaconsThe Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated the ordination of seven new permanent deacons at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, October 3, 2020. We congratulate our newest permanent deacons: Deacon Paul Bar Deacon Michael Lewis Deacon Daniel McPhee Deacon...Posted: Oct-04-2020
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Moira McQueen Wins Prestigious AwardWe are excited to announce that the latest winner of the Christian Culture Gold Medal Award is Moira McQueen, executive director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of...Posted: Oct-02-2020
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Cardinal Collins Wins International Stewardship AwardWe are pleased to share that Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has won the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s (ICSC) 2020 Christian Stewardship Award. From his pastoral letter to his keynotes and video messages, Cardinal Collins has been...Posted: Sep-17-2020
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A New Season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Collins Is UnderwayCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will begin his ninth season of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, September 13 at 7 p.m. This season, Cardinal Collins will reflect on the psalms and canticles...Posted: Sep-11-2020
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Cardinal Collins’ Message on the Tragedy in Durham RegionAfter the deadly shooting in Oshawa, Ont., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, offered his prayers and consolation to the Traynor family. You can watch the Cardinal’s message by clicking the image below. The Archdiocese of Toronto prays...Posted: Sep-09-2020
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Back to School Message From Cardinal Thomas CollinsAs schools begin re-opening across Ontario, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has recorded a video message thanking all the students, parents, teachers and staff for their hard work preparing for this unusual academic year. Please click the image...Posted: Sep-08-2020
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Cardinal Collins' Offers Prayers for the Parishioners of Our Lady of LebanonOn the weekend of August 29-30, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was desecrated outside of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Parish in Toronto. Today, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, offered his daily Mass and his...Posted: Sep-02-2020
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Catholic Leaders, ‘Rise Up!’ At an Online ConferenceIn this time of pandemic, Catholic leaders are needed now more than ever. All Catholic leaders are welcomed to join a Zoom conference that will inspire you to use your voice at work, home, parish or in ministry. The Rise...Posted: Aug-25-2020
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Archdiocese of Toronto Statement re: Fr. Nino CavotoEarlier this week, the archdiocese was made aware that Fr. Nino Cavoto, currently pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Etobicoke, has been accused of abuse against a minor. In 1977, Fr. Cavoto was ordained as a priest for...Posted: Aug-20-2020
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Please Donate to the Lebanon Relief EffortAn enormous explosion devastated the city of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in what the local mayor called “a national catastrophe.” The situation in Lebanon is dire. At least 154 people died in the explosion and...Posted: Aug-08-2020
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2020 Clergy ChangesEvery year, many priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto receive new parish assignments as part of their pastoral ministries. This year’s assignments are being posted later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the archdiocese apologies for...Posted: Aug-07-2020
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Email Scam Targets Archdiocese of TorontoToday we became aware that people have received fraudulent emails from individuals claiming to be members of Archdiocese of Toronto. If you receive a suspicious email from someone you know or from someone who is requesting money, please contact them...Posted: Aug-06-2020
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ShareLife Has a Fresh New WebsiteShareLife-funded agencies do amazing work in our communities. Thanks to ShareLife: 288 seniors receive excellent long-term care at Providence Healthcare and 11,000 other seniors get access to other assistance programs each year 208 vulnerable young people get...Posted: Jul-15-2020
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UPDATED: Are Face Masks Required in Your Community?Most municipalities in the Archdiocese of Toronto have introduced bylaws requiring people to wear non-medical grade face masks or face coverings in indoor public places. Municipalities have not taken a universal approach to face mask bylaws, so please consult...Posted: Jul-07-2020
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New Tribunal Office in Richmond Hill Removes Barriers for the FaithfulFr. Alexander Laschuk JCD is the Judicial Vicar of the Toronto Regional Tribunal Did you know that the Church has its own system of law? It’s true! This structure is called “canon law” and it is...Posted: Jul-01-2020
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Pray for Those Who Will Be Ordained on Saturday, June 27This will be a joyous weekend as Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, ordains eight men into the priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Temporary physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, means that seating at the ordination...Posted: Jun-23-2020
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ShareMusic: Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m.Many talented musicians from across the Archdiocese of Toronto will be performing in a Facebook Live event on Thursday evening, June 25. The evening is hosted by Fr. Matthew McCarthy, Associate Pastor, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The event...Posted: Jun-22-2020
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Video Explains New Mass Protocols During COVID-19Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are busy preparing to welcome you back to Mass this weekend. All of us have been looking forward to this exciting time. However, you likely have many questions about how Mass will be different...Posted: Jun-16-2020
