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Chaplaincy Students Walk in the Footsteps of the Canadian MartyrsOn Saturday, October 3, 2026, a large group of students from the Archdiocese’s university and college campus ministries travelled to the Martyrs’ Shrine for a walking pilgrimage. They were joined by students from the Catholic chaplaincies at...Posted: Oct-30-2026 -
The Luminous Mysteries: Contemplating Christ, the Light of the WorldOn October 16, 2002, St. John Paul II introduced the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, also known as the Mysteries of Light, in his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae (The Rosary of the Virgin Mary). He introduced these five mysteries...Posted: Oct-29-2026 -
2026.11.01 Solemnity of All SaintsDear Parishioners, This Sunday, November 01, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, honouring all the saints in heaven, both known and unknown. All Saints’ Day is not simply a celebration of holy people from the past. It celebrates...Posted: Oct-25-2026 -
Considering Caesar with Catholic Social TeachingAngela MacMillan is the Research and Resource Development Assistant in the Office of Social Care and Community Outreach. She is also an alumna of the Lumen Gentium Forum, a formation program in Catholic social teaching for young professionals. Sometimes God...Posted: Oct-14-2026 -
One in Christ, United in MissionIn September 2025, the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto was re-launched with Fr. Paul Johnston, a missionary priest with the Society of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), invited to be the director. Fr. Paul brings with him...Posted: Oct-08-2026 -
A Closer Look at the Rosary's October RootsCardinal Leo is encouraging Catholics across the Archdiocese to pray the Rosary daily throughout the month of October both as individuals and as families. Praying the Rosary “gets us closer to Mother Mary, brings us closer to Jesus. She...Posted: Oct-06-2026 -
Office of Catholic Youth Summer and September Youth Ministry Experiences Blessed by GrowthAs the summer came to close and September wrapped up, it’s extremely hopeful to see the dedicated work that parish youth ministries are offering teens and tweens across the Archdiocese of Toronto. By the end of summer, the...Posted: Oct-05-2026 -
A Place of Nourishment and CommunityFor the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) in the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, Yesmil Pena, a third-order Franciscan who founded the St. Philip Neri Table food bank at St. Philip Neri Parish, discusses this ministry and its...Posted: Sep-28-2026 -
Living Water, Living FaithThe Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical observance that calls all Christians to live in peace with creation and to take up the mantle of stewardship for our common home. This year’s theme is “Living Water...Posted: Aug-27-2026 -
2026 Annual Youth Ministry Frisbee Tournament ContinuesWarm, cloudy, and a mild threat of rain for most of the day. Perfect conditions for roughly 130 high school students from ten parishes to get together and compete on two playing fields at St. Paul's Catholic Church in...Posted: Aug-21-2026 -
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – A Time to ReflectThe celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 26 is an opportunity to rediscover that the Church is called to be a mother to all and that, at any age, it is always possible to recognize...Posted: Jul-24-2026 -
2026.10.25 30th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, This Sunday, October 25th, is commemorated as the Day of Palliative Care in the Archdiocese of Toronto. It is a day to appreciate the gift of life, from womb to tomb, and to promote palliative care. This day...Posted: Jun-25-2026 -
2026.10.18 29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, Today we celebrate World Mission Sunday. This celebration reminds us to pray for missionaries and to support their work materially. For this reason, along with our prayers, we take up a special collection at all our Masses this...Posted: Jun-25-2026
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2026.06.28 13th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, Happy summer to all of you! Thanks be to God for the warm, sunny days. Once again, we find ourselves in that time of the year that so many of us look forward to. We are looking at...Posted: Jun-25-2026
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Reflecting on 40 Years of the World Day of Prayer for Peace (27 October 1986-2026)On 27 October 1986, under the courageous leadership of Pope John Paul II, religious leaders from across the world gathered in Assisi to fast and pray for peace. This unprecedented event marked a decisive moment in the history of interreligious...Posted: Jun-24-2026 -
Navigating AI through Magnifica Humanitas – Part 2Matthew Harvey Sanders, created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Posted: Jun-22-2026 -
2026.06.21 12th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, We are happy to provide you—inserted in this bulletin—with the Financial Statement of our Parish for 2025. This statement is a way of being accountable to you for your generous financial contributions to the...Posted: Jun-18-2026
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A Closer Look at Magnifica Humanitas – Part 1Matthew Harvey Sanders created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Posted: Jun-17-2026 -
Walking Together Towards ReconciliationIn honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Rosella Kinoshameg discusses her Indigenous Catholic spirituality. Rosella is an Odawa elder from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Territory (Manitoulin Island). She is chair of the board for the National...Posted: Jun-16-2026 -
The Christ of the ApocalypseThe National Catholic Broadcasting Council has released a video series featuring Msgr. A. Robert Nusca, President of St. Augustine’s Seminary. Msgr. Nusca takes viewers on a compelling journey through the Book of Revelation and its message of...Posted: Jun-15-2026
