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New Beginnings Online Programs: Bereavment & Separated/DivorcedNew Beginnings is launching two programs for anyone who is bereaved or going through a separation or divorce. Both online programs are four weeks in length and offer a learning environment which is safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental. There is...Posted: Jun-19-2021 -
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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CCCB Statement on Recent Acts of Violence in CanadaIn recent weeks, Canada has unfortunately witnessed a disturbing rise in harmful and violent acts against the Jewish People and Muslims. These acts have included offensive slurs, prejudice, hostility, and even terror claiming lives. The Catholic Bishops of Canada adamantly...Posted: Jun-12-2021
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CCCB Statement: Delegation to the Holy See - Healing & ReconciliationCCCB Statement Delegation to the Holy See The Catholic Bishops in Canada have genuinely heard the sincere invitation to engage wholeheartedly with the past and are deeply committed to take truly meaningful active steps together with Indigenous Peoples in view...Posted: Jun-10-2021 -
Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, OntarioThe Archdiocese of Toronto offers our 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 Holder, and all those who condemn this...Posted: Jun-09-2021 -
Bishop and Indigenous Leader in Dialogue on Residential SchoolsChief J. Wilton “Willie” Littlechild and Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith recently came together in Maskwacis, Alberta to discuss reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the response to the finding at the Kamloops Residential School...Posted: Jun-08-2021 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Returns to In-person Masses This WeekendEarlier today, the Government of Ontario announced that the province will enter Step One its re-opening plan on Friday, June 11 at 12:01 a.m. We are excited to share that thanks to an amendment to the provincial...Posted: Jun-07-2021 -
Statement From the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops re Residential SchoolsFrom Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg, and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: On behalf of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), I express our deepest sorrow for the heartrending loss of the children at...Posted: Jun-05-2021
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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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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re Discovery of Children’s Remains at former Kamloops Residential SchoolJune 3, 2021 “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” (1 Cor 12:26) In recent days, the country has been shocked, saddened and angered by the discovery of the remains of 215 children in unmarked...Posted: Jun-03-2021 -
Catholic Women’s League Celebrates 100 Years in TorontoThe Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week and we want to acknowledge the great contributions of its members who make the Archdiocese of Toronto a better place. Since...Posted: Jun-01-2021 -
Statement from the CCCB Following the Recent Discovery at the Former Kamloops Residential SchoolStatement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential Schoolon the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation On behalf of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...Posted: May-31-2021 -
Prayer to Our Lady of ChinaWe conclude the Global Week of Prayer for China with the following prayer: Our Lady of China: Hail, Holy Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Mother of all nations and all people. You are the special heavenly Mother of...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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Global Week of Prayer for China: May 23 to May 30From Fr. Luis Melo: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Cardinal Thomas Collins has asked that I bring to your attention a hopeful and encouraging grassroots Catholic initiative that aims to promote prayer and solidarity with our persecuted Christian brothers...Posted: May-23-2021
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins Regarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-SemitismStatement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of TorontoRegarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-Semitism May 21, 2021 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a painful moment for both the Palestinian and Israeli...Posted: May-21-2021
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St. Augustine Seminary Faculty to Lead Virtual Sacred Heart RetreatEveryone is welcome to join St. Augustine’s Seminary’s virtual novena retreat that will reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Every day from Thursday, June 3 to Friday, June 11, a new video reflection will be...Posted: May-21-2021 -
Global Week of Prayer for China: May 23 to May 30, 2021A global grassroots Catholic movement is offering prayer and solidarity with our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters who are living in China. We encourage you to join in this Global Week of Prayer for China from Sunday, May 23 to...Posted: May-19-2021 -
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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The Month of May is Decicated to the Blessed Virgin MaryThe month of May is the “month which the piety of the faithful has especially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady,” and it is the occasion for a “moving tribute of faith and love which Catholics in every...Posted: May-08-2021
