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Cardinal Leo Writes to Prime Minister, MPs – “I ask you to choose life…”On April 20, 2026, Cardinal Leo wrote to Prime Minister Carney and all federal Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Archdiocese of Toronto asking for their support of Bill C-218 and decrying the rapid expansion of euthanasia and assisted...Posted: Apr-20-2026 -
2026.04-19 3rd Sunday of EasterDear Parishioners, It won’t be an understatement to say that today we live in a world that feels increasingly fractured—where headlines are heavy with war, division, unrest and tensions. In such a world, the longing...Posted: Apr-16-2026 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s Call for PeaceThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following reflection on the Holy Father's call for peace, human dignity and moral responsibility in public life. In light of recent public commentary surrounding the Holy Father’s appeals...Posted: Apr-16-2026 -
Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia MartyrsStatement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia Martyrs Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate (official...Posted: Apr-14-2026 -
2026.04-12 Divine Mercy SundayDear Parishioners, After our solemn and beautiful celebrations of Holy Week and Easter, here we are on this Divine Mercy Sunday. I am grateful for the wonderful Holy Week celebrations we have had here at St. Rose of Lima...Posted: Apr-09-2026
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Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMessage for Easter5 April 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Easter Message 2026 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Happy and Holy Easter to you. Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest joy ever...Posted: Apr-04-2026
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2026.04-05 Easter SundayDear Parishioners, Our Lenten journey of spiritual preparation has come to an end, and today we joyfully celebrate Easter. On behalf of Fr. Martin, myself, and the Parish staff, I wish you, your families, and your loved ones a blessed...Posted: Apr-03-2026
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Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental YearIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday of Holy Week to celebrate the Chrism Mass. During this solemn liturgy, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens...Posted: Apr-01-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Writes to Canadian Senators re: Bill C-9 – Religious FreedomOn March 25, 2026, Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act, passed third reading in the House of Commons by a vote of 188 to 144. The legislation has now been sent to the Senate for final review and...Posted: Mar-27-2026
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2026.03-29 Palm SundayDear Parishioners, Today, Palm Sunday, we begin the holiest week of the Church year. I invite you to fully enter into the sacred liturgies of this Holy Week and allow them to draw you into the great Paschal Mystery...Posted: Mar-26-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Holy Thursday Message to PriestsAs part of our Holy Week prayers and reflection, Cardinal Frank Leo has shared his annual Holy Thursday message with priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper (also referred to as the Lord’s...Posted: Mar-26-2026
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Clergy Changes 2026We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...Posted: Mar-25-2026 -
36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner – A Record Gathering Celebrates Four ‘Yeses’ to God’s CallA record 1,900 guests filled the Pearson Convention Centre for the 36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner, an evening marked by joy, gratitude, and powerful witness as four men preparing for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto shared how they each...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
900 Youth Gather from Across the Archdiocese for the Annual Ordinandi Youth EventNearly 900 young people representing school boards from across the Archdiocese came together at the Pearson Convention Centre for the Annual Ordinandi Youth Event—an inspiring day dedicated to faith, vocation, and discernment. The event featured a dynamic program...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
Annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaHis Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, presided at the annual Mass of Saint Patrick on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, where he warmly welcomed members of the Irish community from across...Posted: Mar-20-2026 -
Holy Name Parish in Toronto Celebrates 100th Anniversary of its DedicationOn Saturday, March 14th, Holy Name Parish in Toronto celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of its church building. The community joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, who celebrated the Mass of Laetare Sunday. Providentially, March 14th, 1926...Posted: Mar-20-2026 -
2026.03-22 5th Sunday of LentDear Parishioners, On Wenesday, March 25, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, one of the most beautiful feasts in the Christian calendar. This feast commemorates the moment when the angel Gabriel announced to Virgin Mary...Posted: Mar-19-2026 -
50 Years of Your Faith in Action Through ShareLifeOn March 19, 1976, Archbishop Philip Pocock made a Declaration on Behalf of Life — a defining moment that led to the establishment of ShareLife. At a time when the dignity of human life was being challenged, he spoke with...Posted: Mar-19-2026 -
2026.03-15 4th Sunday of LentDear Parishioners, We have reached the mid-point of our Lenten journey. This week, I would like to briefly reflect on Pope Leo’s Lenten message. The 2026 Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent is titled &ldquo...Posted: Mar-12-2026
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2026.03-08 3rd Sunday of LentDear Parishioners, I continue to pray for a fruitful Lenten journey for you and for your families. This week, I would like to share a reflection I offered to the members of my religious community, Holy Cross, last week...Posted: Mar-05-2026
