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Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Beginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...
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Bereavement Retreat
Friday, June 16, 2023. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga. Retreat Team: Anne Hales & Betty Dotzko. Cost: $45.00 (Includes coffee/tea with muffins and a hot lunch). For...
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Online Bereavement Introductory Programme
June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Register at https://nbb0623.eventbrite.ca. This four week programme assists and accompanies the berieved in exploring grief, experiencing healing and renewing faith. For more information contact Arcangelo Limanni at alimanni...
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Online Separated/Divorced Introductory Programme
June 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Register at http://nbsd0623.eventbrite.ca. This programme offers both men and women a learning environment which is safe, welcoming and non-judgemental. It assists the separated/divorced in exploring grief...
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Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing Adults
The month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...
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Celebrating Nurses this National Nursing Week
The National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada joined its international friends in honouring nurses at Nurses’ Week this year. We resumed in-person celebrations, inviting our members to host get-togethers for nurses in their parishes. This gave nurses...
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Momentum Catholic Single Mothers
In 2015, Pope Francis wrote to a single mother, acknowledging the difficulties single mothers face because of the existing stigma against them. “I know it's not easy to be a single mother,” Pope Francis said. “I...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Life
My dear friends,
During the month of May, we think particularly of our Blessed Mother, who is a constant source of hope and inspiration for all of us. We ask for her powerful intercession and gentle guidance as we face...
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Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide Legislation
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...
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Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this May
Fr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...
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Clergy Changes 2023
Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023.
RETIREMENT
Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community
Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto
Rev. John Lung...
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Archbishop Leo’s Visit to Presentation Manor
On April 15, Archbishop Francis Leo spent the day with the residents of Presentation Manor, a non-profit senior’s residence in Scarborough, Ont.
Presentation Manor boasts an entirely unique feature in its residents: about half of them are...
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Easter 2023 Pictures
Please visit the website Gallery, found near the bottom of the main page of this website, to view pictures taken during the Easter Vigil.
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Good Friday Procession Ends Pandemic Hiatus
Fr. Massimo Buttigieg, Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, reflects on the joy of being able to welcome back Toronto’s Good Friday Procession in Little Italy.
1. What does it mean for the Catholic community to once...
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Walking Together in Pursuit of Healing and Reconciliation
Julia and Adam Kozak, a married couple, reflect on healing and repentance in light of the 2022 papal visit, Pope Francis’ ‘Pilgrimage of Penance.’ Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...
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Path to Priesthood: Ordinandi Dinner 2023
The 33rd annual Ordinandi Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 9 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton.
This year’s dinner, organized by local Serra International clubs, will see eight transitional deacons sharing...