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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 -
It Is about a RelationshipFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. When I worked in Barrie, Ont., a few times every week I passed the Hiway Pentecostal Church which had a large sign on its exterior...Posted: Oct-08-2020 -
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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Good Shepherd Ministries Needs Your Help This ThanksgivingMany of our parishes have made it a tradition to host a food drive leading into Thanksgiving weekend to support the Good Shepherd Ministries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Good Shepherd needs our parishes’ help more than ever. Good...Posted: Sep-15-2020
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Stewardship Reflection: Rejoicing in Our Neighbour’s GiftsCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary, is now an engineering Master's student at the University of Toronto. In the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, we are reminded that God doesn&rsquo...Posted: Sep-14-2020 -
The Freedom of ForgivenessFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. The most difficult aspect of Jesus’s teaching for most people is the requirement that we must forgive those who have hurt or offended us...Posted: Sep-11-2020 -
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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The Truth MattersFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ontario. The best flavour of ice cream in the entire world is chocolate peanut butter. In my humble opinion, at least. I love this flavour of...Posted: Sep-04-2020 -
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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Webinar: Reason, Faith and the Struggle for Western CivilizationPosted: Aug-26-2020It was no accident that the Enlightenment took place in a culture formed by Judeo-Christian thought, according to Samuel Gregg, research director at the Acton Institute. The genius of Western Civilization, Gregg says, is the understanding that faith and...
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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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Jesus Called Us Into a Community of Believers: The ChurchFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. If a stranger calls you on the phone, it is very hard to know if what they tell you about themselves is true. They can claim...Posted: Aug-21-2020 -
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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Register for Lay Ministry Formation EventsDid you know that the Office of Formation for Discipleship regularly offers formation opportunities for those involved in lay ministry? These events, which are now offered online, will deepen your understanding of your ministry, provide the archdiocese’s policies...Posted: Aug-14-2020
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Reaching Out for God's Help With the Words of the 'Our Father'Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. Imagine if Canada Post saved all the mail that a person will receive in their entire life and delivered it all on one individual day. On...Posted: Aug-08-2020
