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School Trustee Open House: Oct. 4You are invited to an open house for all candidates running for election for Catholic School Trustee in Ward 11 on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in St. Brigid’s Parish Hall. Come...Posted: Oct-01-2022 -
Celebrating 50 years of the DiaconateSeptember 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone. 1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary? We will...Posted: Sep-28-2022 -
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30This year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on Friday, September 30. Cardinal Collins will preside at the 7:30 a.m. Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with participation from Indigenous members...Posted: Sep-26-2022 -
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION: SEPT. 3OTHThis year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on Friday, September 30th. Cardinal Collins will preside at the 7:30 am Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with participation from Indigenous members of...Posted: Sep-24-2022
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Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Fund Collection: October 1 & 2Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in the collection being held the weekend of October 1/2 to support Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation. Funds will support culture and language revitalization, education, and community building. This...Posted: Sep-24-2022
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Exploring Faith Through the Great OutdoorsThe Federation of North American Explorers (FNE) is a Catholic youth movement in the scouting tradition. FNE is formally recognized by the Holy See as a Catholic lay movement. Founder Paul Ritchie shares an overview below. 1. What is the...Posted: Sep-20-2022 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Submits its National Synod Synthesis to the Holy SeeThe first phase of the “Synod on Synodality,” listening at the diocesan level, has concluded. Synthesis Reports were prepared by each of Canada’s four Regional Episcopal Assemblies — Western, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic regions. These four...Posted: Sep-20-2022 -
Season of Creation 2022Today is the Third Sunday in the Season of Creation. In Laudato Si’ – On Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis inspires us by reminding us of our vocation to protect God’s handiwork. He says, living...Posted: Sep-17-2022
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Stewardship Sunday: Sept. 18thCardinal Thomas Collins instituted Stewardship Sunday as an annual occurrence across the entire Archdiocese on the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. As such, Stewardship Sunday in 2022 will be on September 18th. Each year, the Cardinal prepares a...Posted: Sep-17-2022
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARISH OFFICEPlease note that effective immediately, the Parish office and rectory are undergoing renovations. The office will temporarily be located at the rear of the rectory. You may enter via the parking lot and the wooden gate near the garage doors...Posted: Sep-10-2022
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the passing of Queen Elizabeth IIThe Archdiocese of Toronto joins so many throughout our country and the world who are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, she served with dignity and grace. May her kind and faith-filled witness be fondly...Posted: Sep-08-2022 -
St. Paul’s Basilica – Celebrating 200 Years of ServiceIn 1822, St. Paul’s Basilica was established as the first Catholic parish in Toronto. In honour of this centuries-long milestone, Cardinal Thomas Collins will celebrate a 200th anniversary Mass on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. This...Posted: Sep-08-2022 -
Season of Creation 2022September 4th is the first Sunday in the Season of Creation, the time set aside by the church to celebrate the gift of all God’s creation in our Common Home and reflect on our role in caring for...Posted: Sep-03-2022
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION PROGRAMThe Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way adults become initiated into the life of our Church. If you are interested in being a part of this program, or you know someone who: Has expressed an interest...Posted: Sep-03-2022
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Sposi Novelli Newlywed BlessingWith wedding season in full swing, some newlyweds are starting their marriage off in a special way – with a visit to the Vatican to receive a blessing from the Pope. The sposi novelli blessing for newlyweds takes place at...Posted: Aug-22-2022 -
VOLUNTEERING IN OUR PARISHSt. Brigid’s Parish needs your help. We are looking for volunteers to assist in various ministries of our parish, i.e., Lectors - English & Italian, Altar Servers, Children’s Liturgy, etc. This is an...Posted: Aug-20-2022
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Season of Creation 2022The annual event of Season of Creation begins on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. Each year an...Posted: Aug-20-2022
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Vokunteers NeededSt. Brigid’s Parish needs your help. We are looking for volunteers to assist in various ministries of our parish, ie: Lectors - English & Italian, Altar Servers, Children’s Liturgy, etc. This is an opportunity...Posted: Aug-13-2022
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Parish Volunteer OpportunitiesALTAR SERVERS: We are recruiting boys and girls for our Altar Server Ministry. The Altar Server Ministry is a special opportunity for children to participate in the life of the parish. Altar Server applicants must be Baptized, have received their...Posted: Jul-30-2022
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From Moving Chairs to Celebrating the Vespers: A Seminarian’s Papal Visit ExperienceMichael Beaupré is a seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto. Below he shares his experiences during the papal visit as a Métis person and a Catholic. 1. What made you decide to drive to...Posted: Jul-29-2022
