Upcoming Events in the Archdiocese

Posted : Mar-18-2022

The following is a list of some of the upcoming events in the Archdiocese. For a complete list of upcoming community events and details on how to join any event, please visit www.archtoronto.org/events.

Celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph and Parish Lenten Recollection
Saturday, March 19 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.	St. Joseph's Parish 200 Morrish Road, Toronto EASTERN REGION	Join the Catholic Women's League St Joseph Parish Council for a Day of Recollection, starting with the Celebration of the Holy Mass at 9 a.m., followed by a program to include prayers for Ukraine and Russia and the Recollection Talk of Fr. ArinzeOnwuzulike entitled “Let's all Get 'Married to St. Joseph: A Journey to a Deeper Understanding of Who St. Joseph is.” Refreshments and fellowship to follow in the parish hall. We hope to see you there.
Lenten Retreat with Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto
Saturday, March 26 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Newman Centre Catholic Mission 89 St. George St., Toronto CENTRAL REGION	Join us for our 2022 Lenten retreat with our special guest, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. Registration is required. Refreshments will be available. We look forward to a day of deep and meaningful reflection together with our community near and far. COST: $30
The Source with the Sisters of Life
Thursday, March 27 – 7 to 8 p.m.	St. Peter’s Church 830 Bathurst St., Toronto CENTRAL REGION	Join the Sisters of Life for an evening of prayer and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7 to 8 p.m. in the main chapel. Steadfast Worship, a local Catholic praise and worship band will lead us in music. Confessions will be available during Holy Hour. You are welcome to join us for a light social afterwards. We hope to see you there!
Ideas for Today: What Do Objects Remember?
Tuesday, March 29 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.	A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISM	The Shalom Hartman Institute is offering a series of talks on “The Evolution of Memory: From the Past to the Future.” In this online session, Dr. David Zvi Kalman will explore how some of the most powerful enduring symbols of the Holocaust are not just words, but also objects: a pile of shoes, a mass of hair, a yellow star. Being in the presence of these objects can be a visceral, immediate and moving experience. Join this fascinating talk to understand the significance of memory/objects and how they can be helpful for dialogue with the Jewish community.
Our Lady: Mary in the Landscape of the Spiritual Exercises
Friday, April 1 – 7 p.m. to Sunday, April 3 – 1 p.m.	Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering EASTERN REGION	A silent Ignatian weekend retreat in the Jesuit tradition for women. Fr. Michael Knox, SJ, Director of the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, will facilitate the weekend. His theme, “Finding God in Confusing and Challenging Times.” A suggested offering of $235 per person. Includes two-nights’ accommodation, meals, program and spiritual direction.
Spiritually Directed Lenten Retreat for Students
Friday, April 1 – 4:30 p.m. to Saturday, April 2 – 4:30 p.m.	Newman Centre Catholic Mission 89 St. George St., Toronto CENTRAL REGION	Join us for our Spiritually Directed Lenten Retreat for Students. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations. Retreats remove us from noise and distraction, and into a place of spiritual refreshment and renewal. This is a free retreat. Refreshments will be served.
Aging Gracefully
Saturday, April 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre 7020 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls OUTSIDE DIOCESE	Explore how our feelings about aging can play a big role in how we approach it. Find tools to be able to remain open to new experiences and to grow and change with each season of our life. Find ways to adapt to the changes that each stage of life presents and learn about the grieving process that accompanies them. Presenter: Anna Racine.
Young Adult Day of Recollection
Saturday, April 2 – 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.	St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica 65 Bond St., Toronto CENTRAL REGION	The Office of Catholic Youth, Spiritus Via and Spiritus Vitae Young Adult Ministries invite all young adults (19- 39) to join us for a Lenten Day of Recollection. During this day of recollection, we will immerse ourselves into a time of prayer starting with the Holy Rosary before Holy Mass and then reflecting on the words of Scripture, delving deeper into its meanings and themes through a Lectio Divina with Cardinal Thomas Collins. We will close the day with confessions, renewing our hearts and souls before the Lord. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 31.
THINKfast 2022: People & Planet First: A Justice Experience for Young Adults
Saturday April 2 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.	St. Patrick’s Church Hall 139 McCaul St., Toronto CENTRAL REGION	Young adults (ages 19-39) are invited to join a 24-hour fast to reflect and explore important issues facing our world today. Your fast will begin on your own on Friday, April 1, and then all participants will gather together for the in-person gathering on Saturday, April 2. Our day will include input sessions, reflection, prayer, Mass and supper to break our “fast.” Fundraising for our THINKfast will include pledge sponsorship for your participation in the event. Proceeds will go to Development and Peace initiatives. Register early to reserve your spot and to receive your pledge kit to begin collecting your pledges from family and friends. This event is hosted by IGNITE Young Adult Ministry at St. Patrick’s Church, Toronto.
Prayer Vigil for Peace and Unity in Ukraine
Sunday, April 3 – 4:30 p.m.	AN EVENT ORGANIZED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISM St. James Anglican Cathedral 106 King St. E., Toronto	Join Cardinal Thomas Collins and a wide representation of Christian faithful and leadership to pray for “Peace and Unity in Ukraine.” This vigil is a choral evensong of prayerful solidarity for our suffering brothers and sisters in Ukraine. It is organized by the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area Council of Christian Churches. All are welcome to join in person or watch at St. James Cathedral’s YouTube channel.
Holocaust Education and Anti-Semitism: Teaching for Today’s Classroom
Sunday, April 3 – 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.	A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISM	Teaching the Holocaust isn’t easy and Anti-Semitism education is more critical today than ever. This “Liberation75” day-long virtual event will explore the past with a goal of forming present and future generations about the Shoah through remembrance, discussions, presentations, interactive workshops and providing resources and strategies, especially for the classroom. Join experts from diverse backgrounds to learn about helpful resources and strategies to raise awareness of the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism. The sessions are especially geared for educators of children and youth (grades 4-8 and 9-12).
Hey Church, Deal Me In!
Monday, April 4 to Saturday, April 9 (at whatever time you wish)	A VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY MARTYRS SHRINE	The doors of the Church are now wide open to all! But some of us may be debating whether we will return. So, how would you like Fr. Robert Foliot, SJ, and especially the Holy Spirit, to help you make a six-day virtual retreat on your relationship with Church?
Spiritus Via: “Paralysis by Analysis”
Wednesday, April 6 – 7 to 9 p.m.	Precious Blood Parish 1737 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto EASTERN REGION	Spiritus Via invites all young adults (19-35) to join us for our next event, “Paralysis by Analysis,” with Deacon Adam. So many times we get caught up in analyzing ourselves, our thoughts and our faults that we become paralyzed from truly healing or moving through the cycle. Paralysis by analysis can be a root that feeds our tree resulting in bad fruit of scrupulosity. Deacon Adam will provide practical tips to help us become not paralyzed in overthinking or overanalyzing but help us to make better decisions and not worry, by placing our trust in the hands of God. Hope to see you there!
A Catholic Vision of the Good Society
Thursday, April 7 – 7:30 to 9 pm.	A VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY CATHOLIC CONSCIENCE	Join us live on Zoom for this inaugural economics workshop presented in partnership with the St. Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization as we explore: What is a Catholic vision for the good society, especially when it comes to our economic life? In economics, culture and politics, there are many competing methods of measuring the good of a society, or to what degree a society enables human flourishing. Some look at GDP, others the Cost of Living Index, a Happiness Index or the Community Well-Being Index. But what would a Catholic Index of Well-Being look like? What might it measure? What should Catholics think about when they weigh what a good society looks like when it comes to human dignity, the common good, solidarity and subsidiarity — the permanent principles of Catholic social teaching? Featuring Christine Firer Hinze, Professor and Chair of the Department of Theology at Fordham University and Msgr. Martin Schlag, who holds the Alan W. Moss endowed chair for Catholic Social Thought of the John A. Ryan Institute in the Center for Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota). Register for login details. Tickets are free!
Change is Calling – Are You Ready?
Saturday, April 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre 7020 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls OUTSIDE DIOCESE	Explore the various emotions associated with change and how to adjust and cope when change arrives. Learn how to embrace change rather than fear it. Find ways to be open to the transformation that change can bring. Presenter: Anna Racine.
St. Michael's College School Spring Virtual Open House
Saturday April 9 – 9:30 a.m.		Learn about St. Michael’s College School’s university preparatory programming for boys in grades 7 through 12. See our school in action! Meet our admissions team and ask your questions during a live Q&A, plus much more. Hope to see you there.
Day of Reflection – The Passion of Jesus According to Luke
Saturday, April 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	St. Francis Centre 208501 Hwy. 9, Caledon WESTERN REGION	Prophecies of Suffering (Luke 2:34-35); The Temptations of Jesus in the Desert (Luke 4:1-13) & On the Cross (Luke 23:35-39); Jesus’ Suffering as His Power vs. the World’s (Luke 22:24-30); Jesus, as Does God, Knows Hearts & Loves Peter in His Weakness (Luke 22:31-34; 54-62; 24:34); Peter Reveals the Workings of Jesus’ Heart as Jesus Hung on the Cross (Acts 2:24-28).
Ontario Prayer Breakfast 2022
Monday April 11 – 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.	A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISM	The Ontario Prayer Breakfast is an annual opportunity for the Christian community to gather to support our Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) and city councillors in prayer. This event is organized by the Christian community and brings together a diverse group of professional, political, corporate and faith leaders from across our province. Join Christians at the beginning of Holy Week for prayer, musical reflection and to hear the witness of individuals whose faith has sustained and guided them in their service, especially during the pandemic. The event is free of charge.
Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
Monday, April 11	A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISM	A free online course is being offered by Globethics.net, a consortium of diverse international ecumenical and educational organizations that endeavors to engage in conversations around key ethical questions. Participants will learn that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become one of the key components of corporate governance in the 21st century. CSR focuses on three keys pillars of sustainability, namely economy, people and environment. This will be an opportunity for participants to understand their social responsibility in discipleship, especially their call to stewardship and common witness in society with other Christians, ecclesial communities and churches.
Theology on Tap West: “The Temptation to Gossip”
Monday, April 11 - 7 to 9 p.m.	Boston Pizza Courtneypark 50 Courtneypark Dr. E., Mississauga WESTERN REGION	Theology on Tap West invites all young adults (19-39) to join us for a night of thought-provoking presentation about the temptations of gossip with Msgr. Michael Busch, pastor of St. Jerome Parish. Theology on Tap offers young adults the opportunity to gather, have theological discussions and presentations in a comfortable and relaxed setting. We hope to see you there.
Blue Table Webinar 2: Thinking
Wednesday, April 13 – 9 to 10	A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH JUDAISM	The Blue Table Webinars are offered by Globethics.net, a consortium of diverse international ecumenical and educational organizations that provide a forum for interdisciplinary exploration and exchange around ethical issues. The second virtual session of this series will explore the impact of thinking in evolving relationships. This webinar will provide a valuable insight into the art of dialogue which is vital in promoting unity among Christians and engagement with Judaism.
Living and Loving Boldly: Reflections on Ignatian Spirituality for a New Day
Friday, April 29 – 7 p.m. to Sunday, May 1 - 1 p.m.	Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering EASTERN REGION	A silent Ignatian weekend retreat in the Jesuit tradition for men and women. We are called to live and love boldly in challenging days. This retreat offers a time set aside to reflect on the practice of the presence of God in all things and in all ways – a mysticism for fullness in everyday living. Discover anew the heart of the spirituality of St. Ignatius for a transformed world context in which we are called always to embrace and realize the Designs of God and to dream a future of hope. Facilitated by Sr. Mary Rowell, CSJ. A suggested offering of $235 per person. Includes twonights’ accommodation, meals, program and spiritual direction.
A Day of Reflection and Prayer for the Bereaved
Saturday, May 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering EASTERN REGION	A day of reflection for men and women. “Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief? Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the opportunity to share your grief story in a community of faith and to reflect in a prayerful way on your experience, to draw renewed strength and hope to continue the journey.” Facilitated by Sr. Claire Marchal & Mary Hyland. A suggested offering of $50 per person. Includes break, lunch and Mass along with program.
Steubenville Toronto Youth Conference 2022
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 17	Canada Christian College 300 Water St., Whitby EASTERN REGION	Steubenville Toronto group registration is now open! Steubenville Youth Conferences bring together some of the best Catholic speakers and musicians in North America and provide opportunities for our high school teens to encounter Christ and experience the Church in a whole new way. A group can be a parish high school youth ministry, high school altar servers, a high school chaplaincy, or even simply a group of friends with parent chaperones. If you'd like to bring a group to Steubenville for the first time, but don't know where to start, feel free to reach out to us – we’d be happy to help.

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