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Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, Ontario
The Archdiocese of Toronto offers our prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed Holder, and all those who condemn this...
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Bishop and Indigenous Leader in Dialogue on Residential Schools
Chief J. Wilton “Willie” Littlechild and Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith recently came together in Maskwacis, Alberta to discuss reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the response to the finding at the Kamloops Residential School...
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The Power and Poetry of Christ’s Gift at the Last Supper
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
Corpus Christi: This is the great feast of the imagination.
The Church has traditions of great pomp connected to the Eucharist: processions and benediction.
There...
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Cardinal Thomas Collins’ Book Recommendations
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is known to be an avid reader and, over the years, he has recommended a number of books while preaching at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. With summer right around the corner, we...
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Catholic Women’s League Celebrates 100 Years in Toronto
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week and we want to acknowledge the great contributions of its members who make the Archdiocese of Toronto a better place.
Since...
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Global Week of Prayer for China: May 23 to May 30, 2021
A global grassroots Catholic movement is offering prayer and solidarity with our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters who are living in China. We encourage you to join in this Global Week of Prayer for China from Sunday, May 23 to...
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Watch: Vatican Conference Discusses Better Health For All
Everyone is now able to watch sessions from the Vatican’s wide-ranging interdisciplinary conference, “Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul: How Innovation and Novel Delivery Systems Improve Human Health,” which concluded in early-May.
Speakers...
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Becoming a Living Witness of the Gospel
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont.
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Sceptics say that Jesus had no need to take...
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Please Help India During Its COVID-19 Outbreak
India is reeling from a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. In recent days, the country has been reporting more than 400,000 of new cases and 4,000 deaths every 24 hours. International observers expect that the actual numbers are significantly...
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Giving Birth to Contemplation
“Family, the Domestic Church: A Sign of Hope and Life” is the theme of this year’s National Week for Life and the Family, May 9-16.
To mark this occasion, Catholic children’s author and...
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God’s Love Is for All People
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont.
Normally, at this time of year, my parish and all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto, would be celebrating First Communions. Sadly, this year...
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