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Finding Hope through HopeLineFr. Dr. Matthew M. Durham, D.Min is the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Fr. Durham shares his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint...Posted: Nov-01-2024 -
Urgent appeal for support in Lebanon—Joint call for help and prayersWith the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for...Posted: Oct-16-2024 -
CNEWA Canada Urges National Response for War in UkraineCatholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada is launching a campaign to raise $600,000 to supply ten hospitals in Ukraine with medical equipment, hygiene products and transportation. The appeal follows the news in July of a cruise missile striking...Posted: Sep-17-2024 -
Catholic Community Pledges $750,000 to Combat Hunger AnewFood insecurity is a pressing concern in our community. Recognizing the daily struggles that many families face to put food on their tables, the Catholic community is once again stepping forward to address this critical need. Following last year&rsquo...Posted: Aug-26-2024 -
Linda’s LegacyCountless cars cross the intersection of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto’s North York every day. The intersection is like thousands of other intersections in Canada’s largest city. In one corner a gas station, in...Posted: Aug-05-2024 -
St. Vincent De Paul - Bundle UpBundle Up – St. Brigid September 7, 2024 - September 8, 2024Posted: Aug-02-2024 -
Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 17 marks the first ShareLife Sunday of 2024. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters, Executive Director...Posted: Mar-13-2024 -
Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now OpenCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...Posted: Jan-19-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Address from the 44th Annual Cardinal's Dinner44th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – 14 November 2023Address by His Grace Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Thank you, Mr. MacKinnon, for your kind words and for all your committed work in coordinating the organization of...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
New Scholarships Announced by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of TorontoCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) have announced the creation of new scholarships to support learners from a host of different backgrounds and capacities including newcomers and people seeking refuge in Canada, outstanding youth, and adults continuing their...Posted: Oct-23-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Missionaries of Charity, St. Padre Pio ParishHis Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto recently attended the Missionaries of Charity’s Mother Teresa Festival. The Missionaries of Charity Sisters are a religious community founded by Mother Teresa (now St. Teresa of Calcutta) in...Posted: Oct-16-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Aid Those Impacted by Disasters in Morocco and LibyaTwo natural disasters have recently struck the region of North Africa with a devastating earthquake in Morocco followed by severe flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel. On Friday, September 8, 2023, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh in the...Posted: Sep-15-2023 -
Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food InsecurityAs an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...Posted: Sep-06-2023 -
St. Vincent de Paul Donation BinFrom September 1st to September 5th Parishioners will have the opportunity to make a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Donation Bin (see below for items needed). The Donation Bin will be in the Parking Lot The...Posted: Sep-02-2023 -
St. Vincent de Paul Donation BinFrom September 1st to September 5th Parishioners will have the opportunity to make a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Donation Bin (see below for items needed). The Donation Bin will be in the Parking Lot The Charity...Posted: Aug-26-2023
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WELCOME SISTERS OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL MISSIONAs part of the mission appeal program in the Archdiocese of Toronto, this weekend (August 19 & 20) we warmly welcome Sister Francisca from the Sisters of St. Michael the Archangel. Please help in supporting this special mission appeal which...Posted: Aug-19-2023
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St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Up TruckOn the weekend of September 2nd & 3rd The St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Up Truck will visit St. Brigid’s to pick up our donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Donation Bin. The Donation Bin will be...Posted: Aug-19-2023
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Canadian Missions Collection: August 12 & 13CANADIAN MISSIONS COLLECTION / AUGUST 12 & 13 Canadian Missions in Canada fosters and extends blessings of the Catholic faith by supporting many missions in many regions of our country where the population is too small, or the economic situation of...Posted: Aug-05-2023
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St. Vincent de Paul Bundle UpOn the weekend of September 2nd & 3rd, St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Up Truck will be at St. Brigid’s. The charity will be pleased to accept bedding, drapes, textiles, towels, any and all boots, shoes, clothing and...Posted: Jul-01-2023
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SHARELIFE UPDATEThank you for your generosity and for living the Gospel by giving to ShareLife! Thus far we have raised $30,035.60 toward our goal of $34, 700.00.Posted: Jul-01-2023
