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Update on Coronavirusews coverage of the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide has led to some understandable concern among the faithful. The number of cases in the province of Ontario remain low, with 17 confirmed positive cases of the coronavirus as...Posted: Mar-03-2020 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re Introduction of Bill C-7: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)The federal government has introduced new legislation expanding the eligibility criteria for euthanasia. The inaccurate term, medical assistance in dying (MAiD), is currently used to describe what this law would allow, but this process is more accurately called euthanasia or...Posted: Feb-25-2020
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins Regarding Jean VanierAn investigation has revealed very disturbing behaviour by Jean Vanier, revered and loved by so many, both in Canada and around the world. The news is tragic and heartwrenching. We pray for the victims of abuse, mindful of their immeasurable...Posted: Feb-22-2020
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Tickets Almost Sold Out for the 2020 Ordinandi DinnerOnly a handful of tickets remain available for the 2020 Ordinandi Dinner happening on March 3, 2020 at the Pearson Convention Center at 2638 Steeles Ave. E., in Brampton, Ont. A reception begins at 5 p.m. and the program...Posted: Feb-11-2020
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Tell the Government You Oppose Expanding Assisted Suicide – Deadline – January 27, 2020The Government of Canada is asking for public feedback on their plan to expand access to medically-assisted suicide. We encourage you to complete the government’s survey before it closes on Monday, January 27, 2020. Last year, the...Posted: Jan-17-2020
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Please Donate to the Australian Fire ReliefIn recent weeks, devastating fires have raced across Australia, killing dozens of people and leaving thousands of others homeless. There are concerns that hundreds of millions of animals have died as an estimated 10 million hectares of bush, forest and...Posted: Jan-10-2020
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Join Us This Christmas SeasonDuring this Christmas season, Catholics around the world will reflect on the profound hope found in the nativity story: that Jesus would come to us as a small baby born into poverty in order to change the world with his...Posted: Dec-24-2019
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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick as New Bishop of Antigonish, N.S.On December 18, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick as the new bishop of the Diocese of Antigonish, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. His Excellency will be formally installed as the 10th Bishop of Antigonish in early...Posted: Dec-18-2019
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St. Michael’s Cathedral to be Illuminated Red for Persecuted ChristiansTo stand in solidarity with the 327 million Christians who face persecution around the world, St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica will be illuminated in red on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Aid to the Church in Need encourages churches around the...Posted: Nov-18-2019
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Statement From the Archdiocese of Toronto Regarding the Toronto Catholic District School BoardIn light of inquiries to the Archdiocese of Toronto relating to the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), some additional information may be helpful: We must do all that we can to foster a safe environment for all students, but...Posted: Nov-11-2019
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Gold Mass to Be Offered for Catholic ScientistsSome see a conflict between faith and science. But for Fr. Peter Turrone, pastor of the Newman Centre and the holder of a doctorate degree in science, scientists have a beautiful vocation. “Science, when it’s done properly...Posted: Nov-08-2019
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40th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner1,600 guests came together in celebration of the 40th annual Cardinal's Dinner on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The event has raised more than $6 million for charity since its inception and helps to build bridges between the corporate...Posted: Nov-06-2019
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Doors to the Divine: The Marian Mysteries at St. Michael's Cathedral BasilicaEncountering God through an ordinary object can be a life changing experience. For Toronto-based artist, Farhad Nargol-O'Neill, two sets of recently installed bronze doors at Toronto's St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica enabled him to...Posted: Nov-04-2019 -
All Souls’ Day Masses Offered at Catholic CemeteriesCatholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto invites you to participate in their annual All Souls' Day Mass. To honour the souls of our deceased family and friends, indoor Masses will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019...Posted: Oct-25-2019
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Federal Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective Was an Enormous SuccessThe Archdiocese of Toronto thanks everyone who took part in the Federal Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective. The candidates, volunteers, audience members and those watching the livestream all came together to create a special evening for our faith community...Posted: Oct-04-2019
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Livestreaming the Federal Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveThere is overwhelming interest in the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Federal Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective happening on Thursday, October 3, 2019 between 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. After all the tickets for the debate at...Posted: Oct-02-2019
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Please Contribute to the Hurricane Dorian Disaster ReliefIn September, Hurricane Dorian devastated the Caribbean nation of the Bahamas, and caused significant damage in Nova Scotia and along the Atlantic coast of the United States. The hurricane moved excruciatingly slowly across the Bahamian island of Abaco, leaving most...Posted: Sep-10-2019
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Join 1,000 Catholics at the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Federal Election DebateYou are invited to be a witness to Catholic engagement in society and to learn more about the major political parties’ platforms by attending the Archdiocese of Toronto’s first-ever federal election debate. Claim your free tickets...Posted: Aug-30-2019
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Email Scam Targets ParishionersIn recent days, parishioners from a number of Archdiocese of Toronto churches have been targets of an email scam, similar to one orchestrated a year ago. The scammer is creating Gmail accounts and using them to impersonate parish priests. Typically...Posted: Jul-11-2019
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2019 Clergy ChangesEvery year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2019. RETIREMENT Rev. Fred Foley – June 26, 2019Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Toronto Rev...Posted: May-24-2019
