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Ravaged by Earthquake and Storm, Haiti Needs Our SupportParishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto are asked to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm. At least 1,900 people are dead, 9,000 are injured and...Posted: Aug-18-2021 -
Special Collection for Canadian MissionsOur regional Bishop, Most Reverend Robert Kasun has shared some details pertaining to this weekend’s special collection and to the distribution of the donations. The proceeds of this collection are divided evenly between Catholic Missions in Canada (CMIC...Posted: Aug-14-2021 -
ShareLife Campaign 2021 UpdateShareLife is more than a parish collection. It is how we, as a Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Toronto, bring the hands of Christ to those in need. Over 40 ShareLife agencies serve tens of thousands of people locally...Posted: Aug-14-2021
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Update on CNEWA’s Work in LebanonOn August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...Posted: Aug-04-2021 -
ShareLife Campaign 2021 UpdateShareLife is more than a parish collection. It is how we, as a Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Toronto, bring the hands of Christ to those in need. Over 40 ShareLife agencies serve tens of thousands of people locally...Posted: Jul-17-2021
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ShareLife Campaign: A Message from the Executive DirectorFrom Arthur Peters, Executive Director: Dear friends, it has been said that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but human connection. What, then, has this meant for people with addictions during COVID? St. Michael's Homes, an agency funded...Posted: Jul-03-2021
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ShareLife Campaign 2021Living the Gospel by Helping Those in Need Mary dreaded the day when she would have to admit she just could no longer care for her husband alone. She felt this would be a betrayal since they have been together...Posted: Jun-26-2021
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ShareLife Campaign: Living the Gospel by supporting those in needAlex is a 34-year-old who struggles with anxiety, which has limited his career opportunities and overall enjoyment of life. In an attempt to cope with his paralyzing bouts of fear, he bravely attended a walk-in counselling...Posted: Jun-19-2021
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ShareLife 2021: Living the Gospel by Supporting Youth in NeedKayden was raised by her grandmother before moving to Canada to live with her mother. She was just 17 years old when her mother kicked her out after a fight, throwing her meager belongings into the street in the middle...Posted: Jun-12-2021
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St. Brigid's Out of the Cold Take Away Meals ProgramFrom Steve McDonald, Out of the Cold Coordinator: Dear St. Brigid’s parishioners and members of the Parish and community: our St. Brigid’s Out of the Cold Take Away Meals Program has held six events starting on...Posted: Jun-05-2021
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ShareLife Campaign 2021SHARELIFE CAMPAIGN 2021: Living the Gospel by supporting the deaf community ShareLife funded agencies have been working on the front line of the Covid-19 pandemic. One of them, Silent Voice, has been continuing to offer programs in ASL...Posted: May-29-2021
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Humanitarian Relief: India's Covid-19 OutbreakIndia is reeling from a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. The country continues to report an increase in new cases and deaths every 24 hours. International observers expect that the actual numbers are significantly higher. The medical system, funeral services, and...Posted: May-23-2021
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St. Brigid's Out of the Cold Take Away Meals ProgramFrom Steve McDonald, Out of the Cold Coordinator: Dear St. Brigid’s parishioners and members of the Parish and school community, I just wanted to update you on the progress of our St. Brigid’s Out of the...Posted: May-15-2021
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Please Help India During Its COVID-19 OutbreakIndia is reeling from a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. In recent days, the country has been reporting more than 400,000 of new cases and 4,000 deaths every 24 hours. International observers expect that the actual numbers are significantly...Posted: May-11-2021 -
ShareLife: Living the Gospel by Supporting Those With Special NeedsShareLife Campaign 2021 Your gift helps people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our communities. ShareLife-funded agencies support people with a wide range of special needs, including deaf people, people with developmental disabilities, and people suffering...Posted: May-08-2021
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St. Brigid's Out of the Cold ProgamWe are still accepting food and financial donations for the St. Brigid’s Out of the Cold Program. All donations can be dropped off at the Parish office. Food donations can be left on the front porch of the...Posted: May-01-2021
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ShareLife Campaign 2021ShareLife supports families in need. Many people in our lives are silently suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. The five ShareLife-supported Catholic Family Services agencies provide a lifeline to those dealing with mental health challenges. So...Posted: May-01-2021
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ShareLife Campaitgn 2021: Supporting VocationsWhen you support ShareLife, you help educate our future priests. Your gift to ShareLife is investing in our Church’s future by supporting 54 seminarians at St. Augustine’s Seminary and Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary in the current...Posted: Apr-25-2021
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Your Community Needs ShareLife More than EverSadly, we know that many members of our community are suffering greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sickness, lockdowns and layoffs have led to more anxiety, despair, addiction and abuse around the world. Luckily, you can help by supporting ShareLife...Posted: Apr-13-2021 -
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...Posted: Mar-07-2021
