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Canadian Churches and Leaders Call for Peace in Ukraine
February 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. National representatives of Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant communities, in collaboration with the World Evangelical Alliance’s Peace and Reconciliation Network, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and the...
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Archbishop Leo Meets with Hispanic Priests of Toronto
The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto recently met with the Hispanic Council of Priests that is composed of 14 parishes in which Mass is celebrated in the Spanish language throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto.
For a list...
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The Binding of Isaac (2nd Sunday of Lent)
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The binding of Isaac is one of the most significant events in the Bible’s redemptive history. It is pivotal because it marks Abraham’s faithfulness to God’s...
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Archbishop Leo Celebrates Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
On Sunday February 11, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Toronto to celebrate Mass for the parish community.
Pastor of the parish, Fr. William Mbugua, S.J., was...
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New Priests Gather for Mass with Archbishop Leo
On Friday, February 9, 2024, a group of priests who have been ordained within the past five years gathered at St. Augustine's Seminary in Scarborough for a special Mass with the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto...
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University of Dayton Formation Courses Available
As part of an ongoing partnership with University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to inform you that a new cycle of online courses offered by the university's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is...
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The Noahic Covenant (1st Sunday of Lent)
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In the aftermath of the Flood story in Genesis, God establishes a covenant with Noah. This covenant is one of the first of several covenants that God “cuts” with humans...
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CWL Food Drive
THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE of our parish is organizing a LENTEN ALMS-GIVING FOOD DRIVE – “GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE” from Saturday, February 17th to Saturday, March 2nd in support of two Scarborough...
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Archdiocese of Toronto Employees Honoured for Years of Service
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service with the Archdiocese. We honoured those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 years...
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Ritual and Moral Purity (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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Leviticus contains extensive instructions for what to do if a person contracts a certain skin disease. Although the disease in question has traditionally been identified as leprosy, the instructions are meant to...
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February 11 is World Day of the Sick
This upcoming Sunday, February 11 is recognized globally as World Day of the Sick.
As such, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto has released a letter to the faithful saying, in part, “I wish to extend...
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World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking
Today (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child.
After praying the Angelus in...
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Archbishop Leo Visits Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, traveled North to Aurora, Ont. for a pastoral visit to the parish community of Our Lady of Grace.
Not only was Archbishop Leo able to celebrate...
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National Catholic Health Care Week February 4-10
February 4-10 is National Catholic Health Care Week. It is an opportunity to recognize the important work of Catholic health care providers and organizations throughout the country.
The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada website states that Catholic health care...
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Valentine Dinner and Dance - February 10
The St. Aidan Council’s Knight of Columbus is inviting you and your loved ones to a Valentine’s Day fundraiser event, scheduled for Saturday, February 10th, starting at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
Tickets are...
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Hope Amid Suffering (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The book of Job relates the story of how Job copes with suffering after losing everything and being afflicted with grievous illness. It is particularly concerned with the problem of evil. Job...