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Pope Francis sends message to Cardinal Collins for interreligious event for The Invictus GamesA note of inspiration was delivered on behalf of Pope Francis to the athletes at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 for an interreligious celebration last week. The message came in the form of a letter to Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop...Posted: Sep-25-2017 -
Prayers for Peace - Homily of Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Sunday, September 10, 2017, hundreds of Christians from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to offer prayer for victims of terror, violence and persecution. A special focus of the service was the plight of persecuted Christians, especially those in...Posted: Sep-15-2017
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Sistine Chapel Choir to Perform in Toronto - September 26, 2017For the first time in its history, the Sistine Chapel Choir (commonly known as the Pope’s Choir) will visit Canada. The first stop of the Canadian tour will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:30...Posted: Sep-01-2017
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Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine, Midland – Saturday, September 9, 2017Parishioners from across the archdiocese are encouraged to come together in faith and fellowship as we celebrate our 175th Anniversary together at Martyrs' Shrine on Saturday, September 9, 2017. More information about this celebration, as well as regional Masses to...Posted: Jul-18-2017
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Bishop John Boissonneau recognized for interfaith leadershipToronto Auxiliary Bishop John Boissonneau was honoured on June 6 as the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Victor Goldbloom Award for Outstanding Interfaith Leadership by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). This national annual award was created to...Posted: Jun-12-2017
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Archdiocese joins interfaith response to African food crisis(June 7, 2017) The Archdiocese of Toronto joins the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and faith communities across Canada in launching a joint appeal, entitled Pray-Give-Speak Out, in response to the desperate food crisis in South Sudan, Yemen...Posted: Jun-07-2017
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Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto - 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronton May 30, 2017, Catholics from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to mark the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto at a special Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. The celebration included 35 Canadian bishops, more than...Posted: May-31-2017
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2017 Clergy ChangesEvery year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2017. INCARDINATIONRev. David Gikonyo – May 18, 2017 Rev. George Parayil – May 19, 2017 RETIREMENTRev. Msgr...Posted: May-26-2017
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Faithful gather at May 30 Mass to celebrate Archdiocese of Toronto's 175th AnniversaryDozens of Canadian bishops, hundreds of priests and Catholics from across the Greater Toronto Area will gather to mark the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto at a special commemorative Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in downtown...Posted: May-25-2017
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Protecting the Least of Among Us: The Enduring Universal Wisdom of the Church on EuthanasiaOn Monday, May 15, 2017, Gerhard Cardinal Müller delivered a keynote address to Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto. The full text of his address is available below. First, I would like to...Posted: May-16-2017
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Update re: Arson at St. John the Evangelist Church, Weston(April 21, 2017) As widely reported in the media, an incident of arson on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, forced the temporary closure of St. John the Evangelist Church (49 George St., Weston). The parish shared surveillance footage from the...Posted: Apr-21-2017
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Statement re: Arson at St. John the Evangelist Church, Weston(April 18, 2017) On the early morning of Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, an intentional fire was set inside the sacristy of St. John the Evangelist Church (49 George St., Weston). The parish team preparing for Easter Sunday celebrations discovered...Posted: Apr-18-2017
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Pope's Urbi et Orbi MessageBelow is the English language translation of the Pope's annual Urbi et Orbi ("To the City and the World") message. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Today, throughout the world, the Church echoes once more the astonishing message of...Posted: Apr-16-2017
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Isolated and infirm can share in Mass at St. Michael's CathedralMany people who wish to attend Masses and services during Holy Week are unable to do so, finding themselves isolated, homebound or bed-ridden with illness. A new feature offered by St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica allows those with the...Posted: Apr-13-2017
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Presentation by Cardinal Thomas Collins to Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs re: Bill 84, Medical Assistance in DyingThe following is a copy of the text from Cardinal Collins' intervention to the Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs re: Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017, delivered at Queen's Park on March...Posted: Mar-28-2017
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Homily at funeral of Msgr Vincent Foy, PHCardinal Thomas Collins provided the homily during the funeral Mass of Monsignor Vincent Foy, P.H. on March 18, 2017. Msgr. Foy was 101 years old and in his 78th year of the priesthood. From Shadows and Illusion into Truth...Posted: Mar-20-2017
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Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau about "sexual and reproductive health programs"The Right Honourable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of CanadaHouse of Commons, Ottawa March 10, 2017 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment at your government's decision to provide $650 million to support "sexual...Posted: Mar-10-2017
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"The Word is a Gift. Other Persons are a Gift." Pope's Message for Lent 2017Below is Pope Francis' Message for Lent 2017. This message was originally published here. "The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift" Dear Brothers and Sisters, Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal...Posted: Feb-28-2017
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Join the "Call for Conscience" - February 6 to March 31, 2017The Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience represents more than 110 healthcare facilities (with almost 18,000 care beds and 60,000 staff) and more than 5,000 physicians across Canada. In the coming weeks, members of Ontario's Provincial Parliament...Posted: Feb-08-2017
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 51st World Communications DayThe following message is published annually on January 24, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron of journalists, writers and communicators in anticipation of World Communications Day, which will take place May 28, 2017. "Fear not, for I am...Posted: Jan-27-2017
