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Catholic Leaders, ‘Rise Up!’ At an Online ConferenceIn this time of pandemic, Catholic leaders are needed now more than ever. All Catholic leaders are welcomed to join a Zoom conference that will inspire you to use your voice at work, home, parish or in ministry. The Rise...Posted: Aug-25-2020 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Statement re: Fr. Nino CavotoEarlier this week, the archdiocese was made aware that Fr. Nino Cavoto, currently pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Etobicoke, has been accused of abuse against a minor. In 1977, Fr. Cavoto was ordained as a priest for...Posted: Aug-20-2020
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Please Donate to the Lebanon Relief EffortAn enormous explosion devastated the city of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in what the local mayor called “a national catastrophe.” The situation in Lebanon is dire. At least 154 people died in the explosion and...Posted: Aug-08-2020
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2020 Clergy ChangesEvery year, many priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto receive new parish assignments as part of their pastoral ministries. This year’s assignments are being posted later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the archdiocese apologies for...Posted: Aug-07-2020
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Email Scam Targets Archdiocese of TorontoToday we became aware that people have received fraudulent emails from individuals claiming to be members of Archdiocese of Toronto. If you receive a suspicious email from someone you know or from someone who is requesting money, please contact them...Posted: Aug-06-2020
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ShareLife Has a Fresh New WebsiteShareLife-funded agencies do amazing work in our communities. Thanks to ShareLife: 288 seniors receive excellent long-term care at Providence Healthcare and 11,000 other seniors get access to other assistance programs each year 208 vulnerable young people get...Posted: Jul-15-2020
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UPDATED: Are Face Masks Required in Your Community?Most municipalities in the Archdiocese of Toronto have introduced bylaws requiring people to wear non-medical grade face masks or face coverings in indoor public places. Municipalities have not taken a universal approach to face mask bylaws, so please consult...Posted: Jul-07-2020
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New Tribunal Office in Richmond Hill Removes Barriers for the FaithfulFr. Alexander Laschuk JCD is the Judicial Vicar of the Toronto Regional Tribunal Did you know that the Church has its own system of law? It’s true! This structure is called “canon law” and it is...Posted: Jul-01-2020
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Pray for Those Who Will Be Ordained on Saturday, June 27This will be a joyous weekend as Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, ordains eight men into the priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Temporary physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, means that seating at the ordination...Posted: Jun-23-2020
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ShareMusic: Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m.Many talented musicians from across the Archdiocese of Toronto will be performing in a Facebook Live event on Thursday evening, June 25. The evening is hosted by Fr. Matthew McCarthy, Associate Pastor, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The event...Posted: Jun-22-2020
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Video Explains New Mass Protocols During COVID-19Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are busy preparing to welcome you back to Mass this weekend. All of us have been looking forward to this exciting time. However, you likely have many questions about how Mass will be different...Posted: Jun-16-2020
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Read The Archdiocese of Toronto's WorshipSafe PlanAs parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto prepare to re-open, we would like to share our "WorshipSafe" plan with the faithful. This plan was created in consultation with the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, as well as health...Posted: Jun-12-2020
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Timeline for Re-opening Churches in the Archdiocese of TorontoJune 10, 2020 Dear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, In light of the government announcement of June 8, 2020 regarding the re-opening of places of worship, I would like to provide additional direction to...Posted: Jun-10-2020
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, regarding Re-opening of Places of WorshipEarlier today, Premier Ford made an announcement regarding the re-opening of places of worship, in light of restrictions that have been in place for the last number of months relating to the coronavirus pandemic. We thank Premier Ford and...Posted: Jun-08-2020
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, re: Racism, Dialogue & RespectJune 5, 2020 We have witnessed shocking events, most recently the violent death of George Floyd, that have prompted protests and important conversations both in the United States and our own country, on the topic of racism and violence. In...Posted: Jun-05-2020
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Free Webinar on the Expansion of Euthanasia – Thursday, June 4 from 7-8 p.m.The federal government has introduced a bill that would dramatically expand access to euthanasia, remove important safeguards and allow people to be euthanized when they are unable to consent. Although work on Bill C-7, An Act to amend the...Posted: Jun-02-2020
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Update on COVID-19 Church ClosuresMay 27, 2020 The decision to close our parish churches on March 24, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was a very difficult one and we recognize the tremendous spiritual sacrifice of the faithful during this time. We...Posted: May-27-2020
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Cardinal Collins' Book List for Catholics Who Want to Defend the FaithDuring his Sunday, May 17 Mass, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, listed a few books that he recommends all Catholics read. After a number of enquiries, we thought we’d share Cardinal Collins’ reading list: The Bible...Posted: May-20-2020
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Letter from Cardinal Collins: Pandemic, Sacramental Restrictions & Planning for a Return to Sacramental LifeDear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, I pray that you have been filled with the joy of the Easter season, despite the trials we are all living through during this time of pandemic. The Fundamental...Posted: May-07-2020
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Catholic Education Week – May 3-8, 2020Every year during Catholic Education Week, the Archdiocese of Toronto recognizes the dedication of Catholic teachers, students, parents, staff and everyone who supports Catholic education. Catholic education offers a wonderful opportunity to pass the faith onto another generation and to...Posted: May-04-2020
