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Bishop Nicola De Angelis Dies at Age 84
Bishop Nicola De Angelis, Bishop emeritus of Peterborough and former Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, passed away June 16 in Montefiascone, Villa Santa Margarita Hospital in Italy. He was 84.
The late bishop’s funeral took place this past Saturday...
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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...
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Archbishop Leo Visits Lake House Palliative Care Centre
In recent days, Archbishop Leo had the opportunity to visit and bless the Lake House Palliative Care Centre, one of the newest and most transformative palliative care facilities in Canada.
The new centre will provide compassionate care for both patients...
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THE SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI JUNE 11, 2023
Corpus Christi Procession - June 11
Following the 12:30 pm Mass, we will do a neighborhood walk.
Please join us in this wonderful and important profession of faith
Instinctively, our ancestors, guided by the Holy Spirit, wished to give thanks...
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TRINITY SUNDAY June 4, 2023
The Feast of Pentecost, which we celebrated last week, brought to a conclusion the yearly cycle of the Paschal Mystery, in which we commemorate: the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord; His Glorification in Heaven; and His Gift of...
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Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Beginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...
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THE LORD AND GIVER OF LIFE
We name the Holy Spirit “Lord and Giver of Life” in the creed. This declaration reminds us that the gift of life itself is of God. God created us in His own image and likeness when He breathed...
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THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
The Ascension of Our Lord to the right side of His Father in heaven, is the climax of His earthly existence. After His resurrection He said to Mary Magdalene, ‘I have not yet ascended to My Father.’ Now...
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6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Today, the last Sunday before the Feast of the Ascension, Our Lord tells His disciples that He is about to leave the world to return to the Father. But this does not mean that the disciples will be bereaved of...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Life
My dear friends,
During the month of May, we think particularly of our Blessed Mother, who is a constant source of hope and inspiration for all of us. We ask for her powerful intercession and gentle guidance as we face...
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Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide Legislation
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...
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Cardinal Collins Celebrates 50 Years of Priesthood
His Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop-Emeritus of Toronto, today celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.
Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Collins obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) from St. Jerome College in Waterloo in 1969...
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5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Paschaltide, or Eastertide, lasts for seven weeks. At the beginning, we hear of the accounts of the Resurrection and Appearances of the Risen Lord to His apostles and disciples. After this initial period, we hear of the teaching which our...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one.
Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo:
My dear friends,
Christus resurrexit...
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Clergy Changes 2023
Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023.
RETIREMENT
Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community
Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto
Rev. John Lung...
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4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
For many centuries the Church has celebrated devotions to Our Blessed Lady during the month of May.
Many recall the prayers written in Mary's praise such as the Memorare and the Litany of Loreto...