St. Brigid's Parish, Toronto
Latest News
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Short Term Sabbatical for Fr. CarlosStarting on Monday, April 5th, Fr. Carlos will be taking a three-month sabbatical to nourish spiritual growth. We will welcome him back in the first week of July. We wish Fr. Carlos all the best on his journey...Saturday, March 27, 2021 -
A Message From Fr. Carlos SierraDear Parishioners of St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, I pray that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during the ongoing pandemic. Know that you have been close in prayer during daily private Mass. We also pray...Sunday, March 21, 2021
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Holy Week Livestreaming Mass ScheduleMass of the Lord's Supper Homily English & Italian Thursday. April 1, 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Friday, April 2 at 11:00 am Liturgy of the Lord's Passion Meditation English & Italian Friday, April...Sunday, March 14, 2021
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500 Year Anniversary Mass in Honour of Christianity in the PhilippinesPlease join the Filipino faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto for the virtual Inaugural Mass celebrating the 500th Year Anniversary of the Arrival of Christianity in the Philippines, on Tuesday, March 16 at 11:00 am. It...Saturday, March 13, 2021
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Family of Faith SubsidyWe are delighted to announce that we have been approved to receive a subsidy from the Family of Faith office at the Archdiocese of Toronto. This subsidy will go towards updating our sound system that is quite old and in...Sunday, March 07, 2021
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St. Brigid's Out of the Cold ProgramFrom the Out of the Cold Team: We wanted to share the following information with the St. Brigid’s Community. With the guidance of Fr. Carlos Sierra, the St. Brigid’s Out of the Cold program is back...Sunday, March 07, 2021
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Prayer Cards to Commemorate the Year of St. JosephPope Francis has declared this year (until December 8, 2021) as The Year of St. Joseph. We are offering prayer cards that can be returned to the Church with your special intention(s) stated on the back. All intentions...Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Two Beautiful AngelsMany years ago, our altar was adorned with two beautiful angels. Unfortunately, they were removed due to damage and were never replaced. Recently, we were presented with an opportunity to purchase two angels at an exceptionally low cost to our...Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Take Away Hot Meals ProgramWith the guidance of Fr. Carlos Sierra, St. Brigid's Out of the Cold Program initiated a new ‘Take Away Hot Meals’ program for those in need Thursday, February, 18th, 2021. The ‘Take Away Hot Meals&rsquo...Friday, February 26, 2021 -
A Message From Fr. Carlos SierraFeast Day of St. Brigid of Kildare Our Patron Saint If we did not have the current restrictions imposed on us by COVID-19, we would have been able, with the same devotion and enthusiasm as we had for the...Sunday, January 31, 2021
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St. Brigid's and St. Anns' Joint Venture Food Bank ContinuesWe will continue accepting food and financial donations throughout 2021 for St. Brigid's and St. Ann's Joint Venture Food Bank. All donations can be dropped off at the Parish office. Food donations can be left on the front...Friday, January 29, 2021
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Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Hosts Annual Christmas CelebrationOn Dec. 3, the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies hosted its annual Christmas celebration – with guest of honour His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo in attendance. He serves as Grand Chancellor of the Institute, and also gave the Benediction at...Friday, December 05, 2025 -
Cardinal Leo Affirms Concerns of Canadian Bishops re: Bill C-95 December 2025 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you today to convey my support of the 4 December letter to Prime Minister Carney issued by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...Friday, December 05, 2025 -
Canadian Catholic Bishops Write to Prime Minister re: Proposed Restrictions on Religious FreedomThe Liberal government has reached an agreement with the Bloc Québécois concerning an amendment to eliminate the religious exemption clause from Canada’s hate speech legislation in Section 319 (3) (b) of the Criminal Code...Thursday, December 04, 2025 -
Trusting in God’s Plan: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic AcademyOn Nov. 24, the Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community in Richmond Hill, Ont., and the York Catholic District School Board welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo to the Our Lady Queen of the World Parish for...Wednesday, November 26, 2025 -
Young Adults Gather for Spiritual Renewal on 40th World Youth DayFrom Nov. 21 to 23, the Office of Catholic Youth hosted RENEW Toronto, its largest annual gathering for young Catholic adults. Held on the same weekend as the 40th World Youth Day and the Feast of Christ the King, 700...Wednesday, November 26, 2025 -
Fostering Dialogue at the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer BreakfastOn Nov. 4, the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer Breakfast brought together a diverse group of faith leaders including Christian ministers, priests, a Muslim imam and Buddhist monks. Among the attendees was Fr. Edwin Gonsalves, Rector of St. Michael...Tuesday, November 18, 2025 -
A Celebration of Faith: St. Helen’s Parish Marks 150 YearsOn Nov. 9, the parishioners of St. Helen’s Parish braved the season’s first snowfall to attend a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating 150 years of faith. The bilingual Eucharistic celebration, in English and Portuguese, was presided...Monday, November 17, 2025 -
Cardinal Frank Leo Takes Possession of Titular Church in RomeOn Saturday, November 15, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will take possession of his titular church in Rome. Cardinal Leo's titular church is the parish of Santa Maria della Salute in Primavalle. His Eminence will celebrate...Friday, November 14, 2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Youth DayMessage for World Youth Day23 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, especially the Youth of the Archdiocese of Toronto, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to...Friday, November 14, 2025
