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VEILED CROSSES
It is Passiontide and the images in church are hidden from our sight. When Easter comes the joyful contrast will be all the greater.
Meanwhile we focus more on God. When we look around church today...
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THE MAN BORN BLIND
"As 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...
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Path to Priesthood: Ordinandi Dinner 2023
The 33rd annual Ordinandi Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 9 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton.
This year’s dinner, organized by local Serra International clubs, will see eight transitional deacons sharing...
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LENT IS AROUND THE CORNER
On Wednesday the holy season of Lent begins our long yearly journey towards Calvary and Easter. We call it a “journey” not only because it takes over seven weeks to complete, but because it begins a long way...
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The Christian Origins of St. Valentine’s Day
Dr. Cynthia Cameron is Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair in Religious Education at the Faculty of Theology. Below, she shares a snapshot of the religious beginnings of Valentine’s Day.
1. What...
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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of Toronto
Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal named 13th Archbishop of Toronto, resignation of Cardinal Thomas Collins accepted by Holy Father
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 13th Archbishop of Toronto. The...
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THE ALL-SEEING EYE OF GOD
“His eyes are on those who fear him; he notes every action of man. He never commanded anyone to be godless; he has given no one permission to sin.” These words from the Book of Ecclesiasticus (today&rsquo...
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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Our Lord today continues the teaching begun last week in the “beatitudes” with a direct address to his audience: “YOU are the salt of the earth—YOU are the light of the world”. He...
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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
With today’s Gospel we begin a series of readings which will take us over the remaining weeks until we reach Lent. This sequence is collectively known as “The Sermon on the Mount” and takes up three...
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January 23 declared IBVM Day to Celebrate Loretto Sisters
The Loretto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, IBVM) will be honoured annually on "IBVM Day" starting this January 23 – on founder Mary Ward’s birthday.
The Toronto Catholic District School Board passed the motion on Jan...
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A GREAT MISSION
The Gospels of the early Sundays of the Year following the Baptism of the Lord continue the account of the beginnings of His public ministry. Today we hear of the call of four of the Apostles: two...