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Conclusion of Jubilee of Mercy
On Sunday, November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King, the Jubilee of Mercy officially draws to a close. At this time, the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome will close.
In the Archdiocese of Toronto...
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Humanitarian Relief – Hurricane Matthew – Haiti Emergency
The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti on October 4, 2016.
In the face of widespread damage, flooding and landslides, more than 1.4 million people are...
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St. Michael's Cathedral: Visible Sign of the Faith
"…the Cathedral Church belongs properly to no particular parish, but that it is the Mother Church of the whole Diocese, such a temple should be built in a manner and style suitable to the Greatness and Majesty of Our...
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St. Michael's Cathedral Closure Notice September 2016
St. Michael’s Cathedral is closed from September 6 to 29, 2016 to prepare for its rededication. Thank you for your patience.
The following Masses will continue to be celebrated in St. John’s Chapel at 200 Church...
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Called to Be "Totally Yours": Totus Tuus Week 2
Totus Tuus is a program for Catholic youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto. For three months, teams of post-secondary students work as missionaries to facilitate week-long summer camps at various parishes. The following post is written by Christopher...
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World Youth Day's Local Impact
"When Jesus touches a young person's heart, he or she becomes capable of truly great things."
These words of Pope Francis at the welcome ceremony of World Youth Day in Krakow on July 28, 2016 are evident locally. The...
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Childlike Faith: Totus Tuus Week 1
Totus Tuus is a multi-tiered program for Catholic youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto. The program offers a one-week summer camp to parishes looking for youth programming during the summer. It also offers a three-month missionary program...
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World Refugee Day
Monday, June 20 is World Refugee Day. As the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto continues its important work of resettling those seeking to escape war and persecution, we invite you to pray for all those involved in resettlement efforts...
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Statement by Cardinal Collins on Passing of Euthanasia Bill C-14
Cardinal Thomas Collins has issued a statement regarding the government's passage of Bill C-14, which legalized euthanasia/assisted suicide on Friday, June 17.
Full text of the statementWatch video versionEuthanasia comes to Canada
“There are two...
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2016 Clergy Changes
Below are the 2016 clergy changes. Please continue to pray for all priests who faithfully serve the Archdiocese of Toronto.
INCARDINATION
Rev. Gustavo Campo – May 26, 2016Rev. Manuel Duterte – May 26, 2016Rev. Jose Pena – April 29, 2016Rev...
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Nine Men Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate
On Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m., nine men will be ordained permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Toronto. Their ministry begins in Toronto’s St. Paul’s Basilica, but will extend far beyond church walls.
The...
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Gates of Mercy: Holy Doors in the Archdiocese of Toronto
Indulgences, Holy Doors and jubilees: these are among the Catholic traditions we sometimes dismiss as quirky vestiges of outdated piety, unworthy of much attention. Didn't the Church abandon indulgences? Isn't it superstitious to believe one could receive graces...
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