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Word of God Sunday
On September 30, 2019, Father Pope Francis instituted the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time as Sunday of the Word of God. By making it an annual observance, he wants Catholics to understand that the Word of God...
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Email Impersonation Scam Targets Our Parishioners
In recent days, the Archdiocese of Toronto has received reports from parishioners who have gotten suspicious emails supposedly from our priests or staff members. These emails attempt to start an online conversation or they have a suspicious document attached to...
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Not So Ordinary Time
This weekend we begin the liturgical season which bears the rather awkward title Ordinary Time. This is the so called Green Season. Comprised of thirty-four weeks, it fills the short space between the Feast of...
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A Promise is a Promise
The Baptism of Jesus was a Mission Statement. Immersed in the waters of the Jordan, Jesus spoke an unequivocal NO to the ugly reality of sin, and a resounding YES to the will of his...
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Let Us Pray for Christian Unity
Every year, the Canadian Church joins with our Christian brothers and sisters to pray for the restoration of the united church, as was willed by Jesus Christ.
This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service in the...
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The Gift of St. Joseph: Changing the World from the Shadows
Rebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy in the Office of Formation for Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
On December 8, 2020, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued an apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father...
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If You Are Struggling, Catholic Agencies Are Ready to Help
The Christmas season can be a difficult time for many people, but the COVID-19 pandemic will likely bring new challenges to what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year.
If you are experiencing loneliness, loss, depression...
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More on the Bioethics of COVID-19 and the Vaccine
Moira McQueen is the director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). Bambi Rutledge is the administrator of the CCBI.
Every week, the CCBI publishes a COVID Bulletin, which helps the public understand the latest developments in the...
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Advent Day of Confessions
The Advent season is an excellent time to seek forgiveness for our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Christmas is when we celebrate God’s love for us, as demonstrated by the birth of Jesus. As we reflect on...
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