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THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL & CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
In the Epistle of St James, we read that faith without work is a dead thing. As Catholics, we believe that good works performed in a state of grace win more merit for us in the sight of God. This...
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Catholic Community Pledges $750,000 to Combat Hunger Anew
Food insecurity is a pressing concern in our community. Recognizing the daily struggles that many families face to put food on their tables, the Catholic community is once again stepping forward to address this critical need. Following last year&rsquo...
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Linda’s Legacy
Countless cars cross the intersection of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto’s North York every day. The intersection is like thousands of other intersections in Canada’s largest city. In one corner a gas station, in...
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Living the Gospel Through ShareLife
The weekend of Sunday, March 17 marks the first ShareLife Sunday of 2024. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters, Executive Director...
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"LAETARE!" (REJOICE!)
Today we rejoice! because Easter, the Feast of our Salvation, is drawing near.
Jerusalem, of which the Introit or Entrance Antiphon speaks, is the symbol on earth of our Mother, the Church, which is "God's...
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MY SON, THE CHOSEN ONE - LISTEN TO HIM
Christ 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. Yet we must understand that it is an...
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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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THANKSGIVING AND GRATITUDE
”Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others” Marcus Tullius Cicero
By its nature, gratitude leads to humility and wisdom, because a grateful heart understands than...
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Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food Insecurity
As an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis.
ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...
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CMDA Launch Campaign For Compassion and Care
The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada have launched a campaign encouraging all levels of government to broaden access to quality care and resources for those in need of palliative care, mental health services, and support for people...
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Are you able to host a Ukrainian family?
When hearing reports of the war in Ukraine, and the millions of Ukrainians that have been forced to flee their homeland, many have asked what they can do to help. Over 80,000 Ukrainians have already arrived to Canada through...
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Celebrating 50 years of the Diaconate
September 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone.
1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary?
We will...
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March For Life Bus to Ottawa on Thursday May 12
March for Life 2022 Theme Promo
Please join us on Thursday May 12 for a trip to Ottawa to participate in the 2022 March for Life.
Fr. Paul Dobson will celebrate Mass at 6:00 am and the bus will...
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Living the Gospel Through ShareLife
The weekend of Sunday, March 27 is the first ShareLife parish special collection of 2022. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters...