This will be a joyous weekend as Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, ordains eight men into the priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
Temporary physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, means that seating at the ordination...
Many talented musicians from across the Archdiocese of Toronto will be performing in a Facebook Live event on Thursday evening, June 25. The evening is hosted by Fr. Matthew McCarthy, Associate Pastor, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
The event...
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are busy preparing to welcome you back to Mass this weekend. All of us have been looking forward to this exciting time.
However, you likely have many questions about how Mass will be different...
As parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto prepare to re-open, we would like to share our "WorshipSafe" plan with the faithful.
This plan was created in consultation with the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, as well as health...
June 10, 2020
Dear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto,
In light of the government announcement of June 8, 2020 regarding the re-opening of places of worship, I would like to provide additional direction to...
Earlier today, Premier Ford made an announcement regarding the re-opening of places of worship, in light of restrictions that have been in place for the last number of months relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
We thank Premier Ford and...
June 5, 2020
We have witnessed shocking events, most recently the violent death of George Floyd, that have prompted protests and important conversations both in the United States and our own country, on the topic of racism and violence. In...
The federal government has introduced a bill that would dramatically expand access to euthanasia, remove important safeguards and allow people to be euthanized when they are unable to consent.
Although work on Bill C-7, An Act to amend the...
May 27, 2020
The decision to close our parish churches on March 24, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was a very difficult one and we recognize the tremendous spiritual sacrifice of the faithful during this time. We...
During his Sunday, May 17 Mass, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, listed a few books that he recommends all Catholics read. After a number of enquiries, we thought we’d share Cardinal Collins’ reading list:
The Bible...
ShareLife Week (May 10-15, 2020) is an excellent time to reflect on how the vulnerable members of our community need support more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sadly, we know that thousands of people have lost their...
Dear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto,
I pray that you have been filled with the joy of the Easter season, despite the trials we are all living through during this time of pandemic.
The Fundamental...
Every year during Catholic Education Week, the Archdiocese of Toronto recognizes the dedication of Catholic teachers, students, parents, staff and everyone who supports Catholic education. Catholic education offers a wonderful opportunity to pass the faith onto another generation and to...
In this time of pandemic, bishops in Canada and the United States will consecrate both countries to Mary, the mother of the Church, on Friday, May 1.
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will participate in the consecration during his...
We’re happy to announce that the St. Augustine’s Seminary’s Preaching Stewardship conference will go ahead as a webinar on Monday, June 29, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This...
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, offered Tuesday’s Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to the people of Nova Scotia, after the terrible violence that occurred there on the weekend.
“Today, I think especially, we...
In his Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday homilies, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, provided some wonderfully insightful reflections on being a Christian in these difficult times.
After multiple requests, we have created written transcripts and isolated the...
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the below homily at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on Easter Sunday, 2020.
There’s a little book on prayer, which I have always treasured. It is by the Russian Orthodox Archbishop...
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the below Easter Vigil homily at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica during Holy Week, 2020.
There is a hilariously funny novel by a great English writer, Evelyn Waugh, and it's called Helena...
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the homily below at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on Good Friday, 2020.
Many years ago, when I was in university, I devoted myself very much to the study of English literature, to...