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Sic Transit Gloria Mundi -A Palm Sunday ReflectionNormally, Palm Sunday Mass begins with the Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem. Palm branches are blessed, and then we join in a joyful procession around the church singing ... Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is...Posted: Mar-25-2021 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on Changes to Capacity Limits in Grey ZonesMarch 12, 2021 ...Posted: Mar-12-2021 -
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for CatholicsThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published the following guidance on COVID-19 vaccines on its website. CCCB Note on Ethical Concerns Related to Currently Approved COVID-19 Vaccines The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of...Posted: Mar-12-2021 -
Is There a "Back to Normal"People often ask me "When will we get back the normal again"? They look forward to a regular Mass schedule on Sundays and weekdays, with no restrictions on numbers and no reservations needed. They want the parish office...Posted: Mar-12-2021 -
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Restrictions by RegionAfter the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...Posted: Mar-08-2021 -
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Restrictions by RegionAfter the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...Posted: Mar-08-2021
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A Call to Action from Cardinal Collins: End COVID-19 Restriction InequitiesMy dear friends, A few days ago, a movie scout contacted one of our churches to inquire whether the basement hall could be used to feed a crew of 50 people. “We have dispensation from the province and strict...Posted: Mar-06-2021
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A Light Shining in DarknessSunday, March 21st, marks one year since the first death in Toronto from COVID-19. Tragically, since then, more than 2,600 people have lost their lives in the city from the Corona virus. We also mourn the many victims...Posted: Mar-06-2021 -
Big Changes for Us AllThe coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do many things - from how we shop to how we work and go to school. Even the way we worship God has changed. All part of an effort to keep people safe...Posted: Feb-28-2021 -
Simcoe County Moving to Grey (Lockdown) as of Monday, March 1, 2021Earlier this evening, the provincial government announced that it has deployed the “emergency brake” and will be moving Simcoe County to the Grey (Lockdown) designation as of Monday, March 1, 2021. Grey Zone restrictions (limit of no more...Posted: Feb-26-2021 -
Virtual Ordinandi Dinner Events - Tuesday, March 2, 2021These two events are sponsored by the Serra Foundation of Canada and the 6 Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto to help promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life and allow parishioners to meet the new seminarians who...Posted: Feb-25-2021 -
An Update from Cardinal Thomas CollinsMy dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Lent is a penitential season in which, each year, we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter by following the call of Jesus to engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This past year...Posted: Feb-25-2021 -
COVID-19 Updates for York Region, Toronto and Peel RegionOn Friday, February 19, 2021, the provincial government provided an update regarding COVID-19 restrictions. As of Monday, February 22, 2021, York Region will return to the COVID-19 Response Framework and will be placed in the Red...Posted: Feb-20-2021 -
Durham Region and Simcoe County Return to In-person Worship in Time for Ash WednesdayThe Government of Ontario has announced that the lockdowns in Durham Region, Simcoe County and Orangeville will end on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, as those areas return to Red Zone COVID-19 restrictions. This means that in-person worship will...Posted: Feb-18-2021
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Friday - A Day Set ApartSunday is the Lord's Day. The Christian Sabbath. But down through the ages, Catholics in particular, and Christians is general, have always attached a special meaning to Friday. Friday of course, is the day of Christ's...Posted: Feb-18-2021 -
Pandemic LentAsh Wednesday (February 17th) marks the beginning of Lent. Sprinkled with ashes (touch free this year!), the Church enters into 40 days of penance and prayer. In Christ, we confront the reality of sin and evil, in our personal lives...Posted: Feb-12-2021 -
Virtual Vocations Fair Helps You Discern God’s CallAll are welcome to join a virtual vocations fair on Tuesday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., which is being hosted by the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto&rsquo...Posted: Feb-05-2021 -
The Word of God & Sunday MassAs Catholics, we are often accused of ignoring the Bible. Many people believe (falsely!) that the Word of God is sidelined or ignored in the life of the Church. Anyone who pushes that line of thought has obviously never attended...Posted: Feb-04-2021 -
The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)February 2nd, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In obedience to the Law of Moses, which stipulates that every first-born son must be consecrated to the Lord (Exodus 12:2,12), Joseph and...Posted: Jan-28-2021 -
Video and Photos from Bishop Camilleri’s Episcopal OrdinationThe Archdiocese of Toronto thanks the thousands of people from around the world who joined us virtually for Bishop Ivan Camilleri’s episcopal ordination, which was celebrated on Monday, January 25, 2021. In case you missed it, ...Posted: Jan-26-2021
