Earlier today, the Vatican formally announced that Pope Francis will travel to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. The historic visit, focused on Indigenous healing and reconciliation, will be the fourth papal journey to Canada and the first since Saint...
On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10 a.m., His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our four transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Alexander D'Silva, Rev. Mr. Eduardo Lopez, Rev. Mr. Adam Pantaleo...
With the official start of the 2022 Ontario general election campaign upon us, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce that we will host another “Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective” on Wednesday, May 18 starting at...
Every year during Catholic Education Week, we are called to celebrate the valuable contributions that Catholic schools make to our parish communities, our province and our country.
This year, Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from Sunday, May 1 to...
On the weekend of April 9/10, Catholics around the world will celebrate Palm Sunday and we will enter into Holy Week, the most profound period in the Christian calendar. This is a time for us to remember the sacrifice...
Pope Francis has concluded his meetings with Indigenous delegates in the Vatican to learn more about the legacy of Canada’s residential school system and to apologize for abuses that occurred there.
The Holy Father said that listening to...
On Friday, March 25, the Archdiocese of Toronto will answer the call of Pope Francis for dioceses around the world to pray for peace to help bring about an end to the war in Ukraine.
During a ceremony of prayer...
The Archdiocese of Toronto has followed the Government of Ontario’s Covid-19 guidance throughout the pandemic. Last week, the provincial government announced the end of public masking requirements in most settings effective Monday, March 21, 2022. The health...
The Archdiocese of Toronto is always grateful for your generous donations. Your gifts ensure that we can fulfill our Christian mission by spreading the Gospel and assisting our neighbours in need.
With tax season upon us, hopefully most of our...
In response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has announced a “Day for Fasting and Peace” to take place on Ash Wednesday, March 2.
“I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely...
Sponsored by the Serra Foundation of Canada and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto, the annual Ordinandi Dinner celebrates the men being ordained to the priesthood from St. Augustine’s Seminary and Redemptoris Mater Seminary...
To all parishioners, clergy and staff of the Archdiocese of Toronto,
I wish to extend my deep gratitude for your ministry during these almost two years of pandemic. These have been difficult and challenging days, but I am heartened by...
The Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) condemns the escalation of tensions and violence in the Ukraine marked by Russia’s invasion, which was seen today, Thursday, February 24, 2022, in the form of militarization...
Over the past several weeks, we have been recognizing a series of major milestones in Cardinal Thomas Collins’ life, including, the 15th anniversary of him being announced as the new Archbishop of Toronto, his 75th birthday and the 15th...
On Thursday, February 17, the Government of Ontario will once again be easing some COVID-19 restrictions. In some settings, this will mean greater capacity numbers. However, in places of worship that do not require proof of vaccination, there is...
Marriage is a cornerstone of life, society and the Church. And although the Holy Spirit is always with us, married life isn’t always easy. As Pope Francis wrote in a 2021 letter to married couples:
Marriage, as...
February 2, 2022 – The Archdiocese of Toronto is promising to be a major contributor toward the Catholic Bishops in Canada’s pledge to raise $30 million to support Indigenous reconciliation initiatives, after more details of the national fundraising...
February 1, 2022 – The Canadian Catholic Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami are pleased to announce that the delegation to Rome to meet with Pope Francis, originally planned for December 2021...
The past few weeks have been a time to mark a number of major milestones in Cardinal Thomas Collins’ life. Sunday, January 30, presents another important anniversary in Cardinal Collins’ ministry: the 15th anniversary of his installation Mass...
January 28, 2022 – Canada’s Catholic Bishops have agreed to establish a new registered charity to support and advance healing and reconciliation initiatives. The charity is expected to manage the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, which will accept contributions from...