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Toronto’s Native Peoples’ Mission: Serving, Learning, AccompanyingFr. Wilson Andrade is the administrator of the Native Peoples' Mission in Toronto. Personal Story I have been part of the ministry at the Native Peoples’ Mission since I arrived in Canada from India, in 2007, as a student...Posted: Jul-29-2021 -
Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25. Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...Posted: Jul-23-2021 -
Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and ReconciliationAs Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...Posted: Jul-19-2021 -
Archdiocese Journey to Healing and ReconciliatonAs Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...Posted: Jul-17-2021 -
CCCB Response to the Residential Schools IssueFrom Richard Gagnon Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) supports the Bishops of Saskatchewan as they announce a new province-wide Appeal for...Posted: Jul-17-2021
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Roadmap for Reopening: Step 3Last week, the provincial government approved that as of Friday, July 16th, we will be moving to Step 3 of the “Roadmap for Reopening” plan. Following are the updated guidelines from the Archdiocese of Toronto: For Sacramental...Posted: Jul-17-2021
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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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COVID-19 Restrictions Continue to Ease as Province Enters Stage 3On Friday, July 16, 2021, Ontario will enter Step 3 of the provincial government’s re-opening plan. For churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, starting on July 16, this will mean: There will be no capacity limit for...Posted: Jul-14-2021 -
Background for Catholics: Residential SchoolsOver the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion. We acknowledge...Posted: Jul-09-2021 -
Archbishop of Regina Apologizes to Cowessess First NationThe following letter was written by Archbishop Don Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, after the discovery of unmarked graves at the former site of the Marieval Residential School, in the Cowessess First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan. We ask that everyone continues...Posted: Jul-03-2021
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Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage TwoStarting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan. As of this morning: All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...Posted: Jun-30-2021 -
CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy SeeFollowing the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...Posted: Jun-29-2021 -
Welcome Back Fr. Carlos SierraWe are incredibly happy to announce that on Thursday, July 1st at 9:00 am (Canada Day), Fr. Carlos will be back to celebrating Masses. We look forward to his return and join our community in prayer for his safe...Posted: Jun-26-2021
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A Fond Farewell to Fr. Omar Daza HernandezWe would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Fr. Omar for all his graciousness, hard work, and unwavering support during the last three months. Although we were in lockdown, Fr. Omar took the time to get...Posted: Jun-26-2021
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Reminder: Schedule for All MassesA reminder that the schedule for all weekday and weekend Masses will remain the same as they were before. For now, the Italian Mass will continue to be celebrated at 9:45 am. All Masses will be celebrated at the...Posted: Jun-26-2021
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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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Letter to Chief Cadmus and the People of Cowessess First NationThe following letter was written by Archbishop Don Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, after the discovery of unmarked graves at the former site of the Marieval Residential School, in the Cowessess First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan. We ask that everyone continues...Posted: Jun-25-2021 -
Updated: Statements on Homily at Merciful Redeemer Parish in MississaugaA number of people have reached out to the archdiocese to express their concern over a homily delivered at Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga, Ont., on the weekend of June 19/20. We apologize to anyone who was offended by...Posted: Jun-24-2021
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Pope to Meet with Indigenous LeadersThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement on June 10th regarding a delegation to the Holy See. An excerpt of the statement reads as follows: “This pastoral visit will include the participation of a diverse...Posted: Jun-19-2021
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Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, OntarioThe Archdiocese of Toronto along with all the Churches in Toronto offer their prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed...Posted: Jun-19-2021
