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Upholstered Praise
An anonymous parishioner recently noticed that the Celebrant Chairs in the sanctuary were looking the worse for wear. He kindly donated the cost of reupholstering all three chairs. We thank him for his generosity to the parish.
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Lectio Divina Resources Available Online
In recent days, we’ve received numerous inquiries regarding the 2021-22 season of Lectio Divina. After 20 years of leading monthly Lectio Divina evenings from September through June (during his time in both Edmonton and Toronto), Cardinal Thomas...
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Haiti Relief Fund
The Archdiocese of Toronto has opened a humanitarian relief fund to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been stricken by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm.
At least 1,900 people are dead...
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Update on CNEWA’s Work in Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...
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Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed – August 18
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person services for the 2021 Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed have been cancelled at the seven locations of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto.
Cardinal Thomas Collins...
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Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed
The Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be held on August 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica
Celebrant: His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins
Livestreamed: stmichaelscathedral.com/live
For more...
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Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25
Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25.
Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...
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Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and Reconciliation
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 journey of truth and...
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Gum Removal Squad
If anyone wants used chewing gum, we have a great supply! It took Peter and Paul Zingone several days to scrape off the gum stuck by parishioners to the bottoms of church pews, kneelers and book racks. Yuk...
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Background for Catholics: Residential Schools
Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion.
We acknowledge...
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Indigenous Delegation to the Holy See
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced that from December 17 -20, 2021 a long-planned delegation will visit the Holy Father to foster meaningful dialogue and healing with Indigenous Peoples. An excerpt of the statement reads...
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Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage Two
Starting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan.
As of this morning:
All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...
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CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy See
Following the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...
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Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, Ontario
The Archdiocese of Toronto offers our prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed Holder, and all those who condemn this...