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Changes to Livestream Coverage at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the livestream Masses from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto gained a loyal following among Catholics living all around the world. We were happy to be there for the faithful during the worst...Posted: Aug-27-2021 -
Ravaged by Earthquake and Storm, Haiti Needs Our SupportParishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto are asked to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm. At least 1,900 people are dead, 9,000 are injured and...Posted: Aug-18-2021 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, William G. DavisI join with so many others throughout the province and country who are mourning the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, the Honourable William G. Davis. The former premier dedicated much of his life to the vocation of public...Posted: Aug-09-2021 -
Update on CNEWA’s Work in LebanonOn August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...Posted: Aug-04-2021 -
Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed – August 18Posted: Jul-29-2021Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person services for the 2021 Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed have been cancelled at the seven locations of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto. Cardinal Thomas Collins... -
Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25. Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...Posted: Jul-23-2021 -
Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and ReconciliationAs Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...Posted: Jul-19-2021 -
COVID-19 Restrictions Continue to Ease as Province Enters Stage 3On Friday, July 16, 2021, Ontario will enter Step 3 of the provincial government’s re-opening plan. For churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, starting on July 16, this will mean: There will be no capacity limit for...Posted: Jul-14-2021 -
Background for Catholics: Residential SchoolsOver the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion. We acknowledge...Posted: Jul-09-2021 -
Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage TwoStarting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan. As of this morning: All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...Posted: Jun-30-2021 -
CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy SeeFollowing the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...Posted: Jun-29-2021 -
Updated: Statements on Homily at Merciful Redeemer Parish in MississaugaA number of people have reached out to the archdiocese to express their concern over a homily delivered at Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga, Ont., on the weekend of June 19/20. We apologize to anyone who was offended by...Posted: Jun-24-2021
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CCCB Statement: Delegation to the Holy See - Healing & ReconciliationCCCB Statement Delegation to the Holy See The Catholic Bishops in Canada have genuinely heard the sincere invitation to engage wholeheartedly with the past and are deeply committed to take truly meaningful active steps together with Indigenous Peoples in view...Posted: Jun-10-2021 -
Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, OntarioThe 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...Posted: Jun-09-2021 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Returns to In-person Masses This WeekendEarlier today, the Government of Ontario announced that the province will enter Step One its re-opening plan on Friday, June 11 at 12:01 a.m. We are excited to share that thanks to an amendment to the provincial...Posted: Jun-07-2021 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re Discovery of Children’s Remains at former Kamloops Residential SchoolJune 3, 2021 “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” (1 Cor 12:26) In recent days, the country has been shocked, saddened and angered by the discovery of the remains of 215 children in unmarked...Posted: Jun-03-2021
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Catholic Women’s League Celebrates 100 Years in TorontoThe 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...Posted: Jun-01-2021 -
Statement from the CCCB Following the Recent Discovery at the Former Kamloops Residential SchoolStatement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential Schoolon the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation On behalf of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...Posted: May-31-2021
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins Regarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-SemitismStatement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of TorontoRegarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-Semitism May 21, 2021 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a painful moment for both the Palestinian and Israeli...Posted: May-21-2021
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St. Augustine Seminary Faculty to Lead Virtual Sacred Heart RetreatEveryone is welcome to join St. Augustine’s Seminary’s virtual novena retreat that will reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Every day from Thursday, June 3 to Friday, June 11, a new video reflection will be...Posted: May-21-2021
