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...
At the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis expressed his concern over the rising tension along the Russian-Ukrainian border. The Holy Father has asked all people of goodwill to pray for peace in Ukraine on Wednesday, January 26...
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 to 25) is an important time to reflect on the common bonds that bring us together as believers in Christ, rather than what pulls us apart. It should be the hope...
As Cardinal Thomas Collins turns 75 on January 16, he knows that God has been with him every step of the way.
“There is so much to be grateful for, and certainly being called by our Lord to serve...
On Wednesday, January 5, the Government of Ontario implemented new restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. These new restrictions have placed a 50 per cent capacity limit on places of worship.
This announcement should not...
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As we enter a new stage of the pandemic, we may feel tempted to despair. But Advent is a season of hope – a hope that invites the Lord to transform our hearts and, through us, our communities. We can...
The Catholic Register’s board of directors has appointed veteran journalist Peter Stockland as publisher.
Stockland, who has been a regular Register columnist for more than 10 years, takes over responsibility for the editorial and business operations of the...
The St. Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization is a new initiative from the Archdiocese of Toronto. This partner organization of St. Augustine’s Seminary will provide educational opportunities for Catholics in the archdiocese – and beyond.
Matthew Marquardt...
On December 16, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Thomas Collins, then serving as the Archbishop of Edmonton, as the 10th Archbishop of Toronto, succeeding Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic. Archbishop Collins would be officially installed on January 30, 2007 at St...
Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful.
“Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been many...
After careful assessment of the uncertainty and potential health risks surrounding international travel amid the recent spread of the Omicron variant, the Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami have jointly decided...
Advent is a time for us to reflect on our relationship with God and to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ. That makes it an ideal time to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
From December 12 to 18...
You’re invited to watch the 42nd annual Cardinal’s Dinner which will be held virtually.
While we aren’t able to gather in person due to the pandemic, we are excited to invite Catholics throughout the...
Sponsored by theSerra Foundation of Canada and the 6 Serra Clubsin the Archdiocese of Toronto
to be held virtually onTuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 7pmvia youtube.com/archtoronto
Please join us as we gather virtually to celebrate new priestly vocations...
The Shepherds’ Trust celebrates a milestone anniversary this fall. For 25 years, The Shepherds’ Trust has been caring for the retired priests who have always cared for us. The retired priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto are so...
The Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that 25-30 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Elders, knowledge keepers, residential school survivors, and youth will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican from December 17-20, 2021, accompanied by...
The Archdiocese of Toronto is excited to share that two transitional deacons will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
We ask that you keep Deacon Kevin...
Your community has never needed ShareLife as much as it does now. And until Monday, November 15, your donation to ShareLife has never gone as far.
As we head into the final ShareLife collection weekend of 2021, every donation...
I am most grateful that Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of the Bishops of Canada for a pastoral visit to advance the healing and reconciliation journey with the Indigenous Peoples of this land.
I reiterate the unequivocal apology of...