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Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and ReconciliationJuly 19, 2021 As 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...Posted: Jul-19-2021 -
Why Stay in the Church?Several weeks ago after giving a lecture at a religious conference, the first question from the audience was this one: How can you continue to stay in a church that played such a pivotal part in setting up and maintaining...Posted: Jul-15-2021 -
Residential Schools - Information from the Archdiocese of TorontoJuly 9, 2021Dear friends of the Archdiocese of Toronto,Over the past several weeks, there has been a painful national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the...Posted: Jul-09-2021
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Kid's CornerA new Kid's Corner section has been added to our website in the Carousels section, just below our main Rotator headers at the top of the website. Currently, there are two links for parents to use with their...Posted: Jun-29-2021 -
New Film Invites Us to Really Know the Blessed Virgin MaryDr. Josephine Lombardi is a faculty member at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto. She recently released, “The First Lady and Her Successors,” a film that explores the many ways that the Blessed Mother Mary can guide...Posted: Jun-23-2021 -
One Final NoteThe end of the school year is traditionally a time to take a break from normal routines. For me, that translates into closing down this personal blogsite. I began my weekly musings when the Covid Pandemic arrived on the scene...Posted: Jun-23-2021 -
Remember Pandemic LessonsMore and more parishioners have now been fully vaccinated against the Corona Virus. And an even greater number have already received their first dose of vaccine. This is good news indeed. With full vaccination comes a new sense of hope...Posted: Jun-17-2021 -
Sharelife - The Beating Heart of ChristThe Covid-19 Pandemic has disrupted many things, including the 2021 ShareLife Appeal. With our churches shut down during the Lenten Season, we were unable to effectively communicate with parishioners or to follow our regular schedule of official collections. Revenues...Posted: Jun-10-2021 -
Corpus ChristiThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is normally a joyful celebration for Catholic Christians. It’s a time to reaffirm our belief that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are the...Posted: Jun-02-2021 -
First Friday and the Heart of JesusFirst Friday is a day set aside for devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Friday, because that’s the day Jesus revealed his love for humanity on the arms of the cross. First Friday, because that’s...Posted: May-26-2021 -
Like A House On FireThe descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was a grand and glorious event. He came in wind and fire and shook the house where the disciples were gathered. Energized by the Spirit, they threw open the doors and rushed...Posted: May-19-2021 -
Catholic Schools and the Rainbow FlagOn Thursday May 6th the Toronto Catholic District School Board voted in favour of proclaiming Pride Month every June. The Rainbow Flag will be raised at the Board Office and at all TCDSB schools. Board members and trustees justified this...Posted: May-13-2021 -
Reflection from the Archdiocese of TorontoA REFLECTION ON INCLUSIVITY AND ACCEPTANCE IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS A response to numerous inquiries from trustees, teachers, students and parents. Reflection from Archdiocese of Toronto - Inclusivity & Acceptance - May 4, 2021 .pdfPosted: May-06-2021 -
May - The Month of Our MotherWhen I was a grade school student we learned many hymns and songs to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was number one on the Catholic Hit Parade. One of them went something like this .... May is the Month of our...Posted: May-06-2021 -
Keeping Up ConnectionsA wise person once said ... When it comes to getting ahead in life, it’s who you know, not what you know, that makes the biggest difference. In other words, personal connections are often more important than education, work...Posted: Apr-29-2021 -
Bread for the HungryThe Second Vatican Council taught that the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood, is the source and summit of Christian life. The Eucharist is the heart and center of our lives. It’s our identity...Posted: Apr-23-2021 -
Catholic Family Online ServicesOnline Quick Access Single Session CounsellingFor Individuals, Couples &Families Single-session counselling is a quick and effective way for individuals, couples, or families to address a mental health or relationship concern. Catholic Family Services of Toronto is...Posted: Apr-17-2021 -
Week of Prayer for VocationsWEEK OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS - MONDAY, APRIL 19 - SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 During this week, Father Matt McCarthy, Director of the Office of Vocations, asks us to take time as a community to pray for vocations to the priesthood...Posted: Apr-12-2021 -
Sadness in my HeartThe ceremonies of Easter are a high point for Catholic Christians. Or at least they should be. But this year something wasn’t quite right. We sorely missed the presence of so many parishioners kept from Easter Mass by...Posted: Apr-08-2021
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2021 Easter BlessingsThe Lord has risen. Alleluia! He has risen indeed. Alleluia! This traditional Easter greeting breaks through the dark clouds of the Corona Pandemic. It reminds us that God is in charge. Through his Son, Jesus Christ, he brings life out...Posted: Apr-02-2021
