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I Think God Might be Calling Me to the Permanent DiaconateDeacon Stephen Pitre is the Coordinator of Diaconal Ministries for the Archdiocese of Toronto. As we continue to celebrate the Month of Vocations, we asked him about the permanent diaconate, and steps a man can take if he feels God...Posted: May-20-2015 -
I Think God Might be Calling Me to the PriesthoodFr. Chris Lemieux is the Director of the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto. In light of the recent ordinations of two new priests in the Archdiocese of Toronto, we asked him about the steps men can take if...Posted: May-12-2015
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Vandalism at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Mississauga - StatementThe Archdiocese of Toronto is working with Peel Regional Police following vandalism and hate crimes at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mississauga. Parish staff reported damage to church property early Wednesday, May 20 after finding offensive graffiti on the...Posted: May-12-2015 -
2015 National Week for Life and the FamilyOn the occasion of the National Week for Life and the Family, May 10 - 17, 2015, the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) joins Catholics from across the country and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) by releasing...Posted: May-10-2015
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Former sign installer and film student are Toronto’s newest priestsOn Saturday, May 9, two men will be ordained to the priesthood to serve the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m...Posted: May-08-2015
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Giving Thanks for 40 Years of PriesthoodThe following post was contributed by Debra Gervasio, a secretary at St. Ambrose Parish in Etobicoke. When I began working for the church years ago, I was truly ignorant about the copious amount of work necessary to run a successful...Posted: May-03-2015
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Exodus: A Fundamental Experience of VocationOn April 26, the Universal Church celebrated the 52nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations. To mark the occasion, Pope Francis released the following message, titled "Exodus, a fundamental experience of vocation". "Dear brothers and sisters, the Fourth Sunday of...Posted: Apr-27-2015
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UPDATED: Toronto Catholics respond to Nepal EarthquakeTORONTO (April 27, 2015) – Toronto-area Catholics are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Nepal with prayer and practical aid following the catastrophic effects of a serious earthquake on April 25. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks have...Posted: Apr-27-2015
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Statement regarding Father James Roth, O.S.F.S.In January of 2015, an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by Fr. James Roth, O.S.F.S. was received by his religious order, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (in the Toledo-Detroit Province). The allegation...Posted: Apr-09-2015
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Statement from Cardinal Collins on the death of Cardinal TurcotteStatement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto,on the death of the former Archbishop of Montreal, Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte April 8, 2015 It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte...Posted: Apr-09-2015
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Cardinal Turcotte's Funeral Mass – April 17, 2:00 p.m.The funeral Mass of His Eminence Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte, Archbishop Emeritus of Montreal, is scheduled for Friday, April 17, beginning at 2:00 pm, Eastern Time, in Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal. Salt + Light Television is collaborating...Posted: Apr-08-2015
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis - Easter 2015Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness! Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glory, emptied himself, took...Posted: Apr-06-2015
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Come as You Are"We're going to church AGAIN!?" By Easter Sunday, many children around the Archdiocese of Toronto will utter the words above. Maybe a few adults, too. The Easter weekend, also known as the Triduum, is the most important time of...Posted: Apr-01-2015
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Archdiocese Celebrates St. John Paul II Day on April 2Thursday, April 2 has been declared Saint John Paul II Day by our provincial and federal governments. To commemorate the occasion, the City of Toronto will host a ceremony recognizing the late pontiff and raise the Vatican flag on the...Posted: Apr-01-2015
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Message for Holy Week and Easter 2015 by CCCB President"Choose life!" This is God's plea to his people, a plea which echoed in our churches during the first week of Lent as a few lines of the book of Deuteronomy were proclaimed (30.19). Isn't it surprising...Posted: Mar-30-2015
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Frequently Asked Questions: Revisions to Provincial Health & Physical Education Curriculum (2015)As Catholics, we understand that parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children. The parental role in the teaching of family life issues is pivotal and vital. Catholic schools work with parents and parishes to provide students an...Posted: Feb-24-2015
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Statement: Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Ontario Health and Physical Education CurriculumOn Monday, February 23, 2015, the Ontario government released its revised Health & Physical Education curriculum. The Ministry of Education has indicated the curriculum will be implemented in schools across the province this September. Below is a statement from Cardinal...Posted: Feb-23-2015
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Statement: Cardinal Thomas Collins on Supreme Court of Canada decision on assisted suicideCardinal Collins responded to the recent Supreme Court decision on assisted suicide earlier this week. The following statement will be available in parishes this weekend, either as a bulletin insert or at the back of the church. February 10, 2015...Posted: Feb-13-2015
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Statement by CCCB President on Supreme Court judgment and physician-assisted suicideCatholics are called by their faith to assist all those in need, particularly the poor, the suffering and the dying. Comforting the dying and accompanying them in love and solidarity has been considered by the Church since its beginning a...Posted: Feb-06-2015
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Archdiocese of Toronto launches new websiteWelcome to the redesigned website for the Archdiocese of Toronto, a project intended to better serve the parishes and parishioners of this region. We invite you to spend some time going through the new website (still at www.archtoronto.org...Posted: Jan-28-2015
