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Reflection for the Feast of the Lord’s BaptismWhen I was a seminarian in the Philippines, I heard of some priests’ apprehension as to what name the parents would give infants. Gone were the days when the names are based on names of saints. Parents back then...Posted: Feb-19-2021 -
Reflection for Solemnity of Mary & Blessings for 2021Saturday, January 2, 2021 Being the Mother of God is not something Holy Mary arranged for herself. Rather it was a privilege and blessing given to her by God in his great plan for the salvation of mankind. The...Posted: Feb-19-2021 -
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 -
Watch Cardinal Collins’ Latest Lectio DivinaPosted: Feb-12-2021On the evening of Sunday, February 7, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, spoke about “A Life of Honour” during his latest edition of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Lectio Divina is... -
Marriage Sunday 2021: Preparing for a Life TogetherAs the Archdiocese of Toronto prepares for Marriage Sunday on February 14, we acknowledge and thank all married couples – and especially those who are celebrating milestone anniversaries – for their commitment and witness to our community. An essential...Posted: Jan-28-2021 -
Letter from Cardinal Collins: COVID-19 Provincial Measures (November 20, 2020)To all clergy, staff and the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Before providing an update on the latest measures implemented by the province of Ontario regarding churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, I wish to express my gratitude and...Posted: Nov-20-2020 -
Special Mass to Recognize Parish Volunteers – Wednesday, November 4We are happy to say that in the months since our churches re-opened, there has yet to be community transmission of COVID-19 in any of our parishes. This amazing track record is only possible thanks to the hard...Posted: Oct-31-2020
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Requiem Mass for Victims of COVID-19 – Monday, November 2On All Souls’ Day (Monday, November 2, 2020) at 7:30 a.m., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will celebrate a requiem Mass for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. All are invited to watch the Mass...Posted: Oct-28-2020
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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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Canadian and American Bishops to Ask Mary for Her Intercession on COVID-19In this time of pandemic, bishops in Canada and the United States will consecrate both countries to Mary, the mother of the Church, on Friday, May 1. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will participate in the consecration during his...Posted: Apr-29-2020
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Thank You for This Holy WeekHoly Week 2020 was unusual, but the Archdiocese of Toronto is grateful to all those who found creative ways to celebrate this most sacred season. Some notable examples our resilient spirit during this Holy Week include: More than 300,000...Posted: Apr-14-2020
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Cardinal’s Message on COVID-19To the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, In light of the present situation unfolding before us regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide, our primary concern is the spiritual and physical health and welfare of the faithful and of all...Posted: Mar-13-2020
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Join Us This Christmas SeasonDuring this Christmas season, Catholics around the world will reflect on the profound hope found in the nativity story: that Jesus would come to us as a small baby born into poverty in order to change the world with his...Posted: Dec-24-2019
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Gold Mass to Be Offered for Catholic ScientistsSome see a conflict between faith and science. But for Fr. Peter Turrone, pastor of the Newman Centre and the holder of a doctorate degree in science, scientists have a beautiful vocation. “Science, when it’s done properly...Posted: Nov-08-2019
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All Souls’ Day Masses Offered at Catholic CemeteriesCatholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto invites you to participate in their annual All Souls' Day Mass. To honour the souls of our deceased family and friends, indoor Masses will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019...Posted: Oct-25-2019
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Season of Creation Activities in the ArchdioceseWe invite you to join us in celebrating the Season of Creation (September 1 to October 4). The Church recognizes the ecological challenge facing the world today as a major threat. Responding to this crisis forms an integral part of...Posted: Aug-31-2019
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Pray for Those Who Are Preparing for Ordination This WeekendWe ask all members of the Archdiocese of Toronto to pray for vocations this weekend, as four transitional deacons prepare for the sacrament of holy orders. On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside over...Posted: May-10-2019
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Mass & Prayers This Thursday for Victims of Violence in Sri LankaIn the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka, faith communities throughout the Greater Toronto Area are coming together in prayer this Thursday. The Easter Sunday targeted attacks of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka left at...Posted: Apr-24-2019
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Toronto Catholics Mark Anniversary of Yonge St. Tragedy with Prayer & Acts of Kindness #TOloveOne year after an act of violence on Yonge St. shocked a city, the Archdiocese of Toronto encourages Catholics to join together in prayer and offer acts of kindness to demonstrate the resolve and generosity that is present in our...Posted: Apr-22-2019
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Cardinal Collins’ Homily at Mass of ChrismOn April 16, 2019, close to 400 priests gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. The Mass includes the renewal of priestly vows as well as the blessing of holy oils that will...Posted: Apr-18-2019
