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Clergy Changes for 2025
Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...
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2025.03.30 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)
Dear Parishioners,
We find ourselves in the second part of our Lenten journey. Lent is a special time when we are encouraged to focus on the spiritual disciplines of Payer, Fasting and Almsgiving. One of the concrete ways through which...
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Image of Mary Arrives at Jubilee Pilgrimage Churches
A special image of Mary, chosen by Cardinal Leo, has been delivered to the pilgrimage churches identified for the Year of Jubilee. This image will be displayed prominently in pilgrim churches throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto during this...
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2025.03.23 3rd Sunday of Lent (Annunciation of the Lord)
Dear Parishioners,
This Tuesday, March 25, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, a feast that honours the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are in the middle of our Lenten journey and we continue our journey through...
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Cardinal Leo Visits Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary
In early March, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to visit the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary in Scarborough. Cardinal Leo had the occasion to pray vespers together with seminarians followed by a meal and fellowship. It...
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Cardinal Leo Meets with Ukrainian Major Archbishop
In late February, Cardinal Leo, Auxiliary Bishops and other local Bishops had the opportunity to meet with Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. In addition to their shared dialogue and discussion of issues of common interest, there...
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Celebration of St. Patrick
His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto recently visited St. Cecilia Parish for their celebration in honour of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. His feast day, commonly referred to as St. Patrick’s Day is...
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2025.03.16 2nd Sunday of Lent (Transfiguration)
Dear Parishioners,
I want to bring an important matter to your attention, which requires our prayers, personally and communally. Our Archbishop, Frank Cardinal Leo, is inviting all of us to join in an Archdiocesan Day of Prayer for Survivors of...
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Archdiocesan Day of Prayer for Victims & Survivors of Abuse
Pope Francis, the Bishops of Ontario and bishops across Canada have asked that a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Victims and Survivors of Abuse be observed for healing and to raise awareness. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Second...
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Canadian Bishops Write to Government Leaders
Members of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently wrote to federal government officials regarding two issues:
1) The proposals of the federal Standing Committee on Finance to change eligibility criteria for charitable status – this letter can be accessed...
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2025.03.09 1st Sunday of Lent
Dear Parishioners,
We find ourselves in the Season of Lent and Lent is a special time of renewal for the entire Church; it is especially a time of preparation and renewal for all those who are preparing to receive the...
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2025.03.02 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Parishioners,
The Holy Season of Lent 2025 will be upon us in couple of days and the Church invites every Christian to enter seriously and sincerely into the spirit of this grace-filled penitential season. Lent provides a unique...