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Installation of Archbishop Francis Leo to take place Saturday, March 25Bishop Francis Leo of Montreal will be installed as the next Archbishop of Toronto during a special Mass and ceremony to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael...Posted: Feb-16-2023 -
REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL FOR THE 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEIn today’s Gospel, Jesus boldly says, “You have heard what was said to those of ancient times … but I say to you…” He challenges his followers to go above and beyond their limits of...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 50/50 LOTTERYTickets are now available for purchase for the Ontario Knights of Columbus 50/50 Draw. They can be purchased online from the St. Brigid’s Council by using the following website.By purchasing tickets through the St. Brigid&rsquo...Posted: Feb-11-2023
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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of TorontoAuxiliary Bishop of Montreal named 13th Archbishop of Toronto, resignation of Cardinal Thomas Collins accepted by Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 13th Archbishop of Toronto. The...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Greetings Message to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto from Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo11 February 2023, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. I am reaching out to you all to convey my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of my appointment by the Holy Father to...Posted: Feb-11-2023 -
Journey Home Hospice Launches to Provide End-of-Life Care for People Experiencing HomelessnessLiving on the street is hard. Dying there is even harder. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) and Saint Elizabeth Health Care (SE Health) joined His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on February 6, 2023 in downtown Toronto as...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Help Victims of the Turkey and Syria EarthquakeTwo devastating earthquakes and hundreds of violent aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have caused great destruction in both countries. As search and rescue operations continue, the latest reports indicate that there are more than 40,000 people injured and the...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letters on Reconciliation with Indigenous PeoplesThe Bishops of Canada have released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation and hope with Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities...Posted: Feb-08-2023 -
REFLECTION FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEWe must not be stewards with gloomy and sour faces, but ones that shine with the peace and joy of knowing we are beloved children of God. Pope Francis says that “we need smiling Christians, not because they take...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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OUR PATRON SAINTSt. Brigid, with an initial group of seven companions, is credited with organizing communal consecrated religious life for women in Ireland. She founded two monasteries; one for men, the other for women. Brigid became the first Abbess of Kildare and...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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31st WORLD DAY OF THE SICK | FEBRUARY 11THPope Francis’s message for the 31st World Day of the Sick is titled: “Take care of him” – Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing. In light of the Church’s synodal journey, Pope Francis...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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PRAYER FOR WORLD DAY OF THE SICKHealing and merciful God, you walked among us, brought healing, and looked with compassion on the most vulnerable. Help us not to reject our human vulnerability but see it as a condition that welcomes the need and kindness of another...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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REFLECTION FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAfter labouring in the temple for his entire life, Simeon was rewarded with the gift of beholding Christ with his own eyes. The reward of Simeon is the reward awaiting all of Christ’s faithful stewards. When the commitment...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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SPECIAL THANKSA special Thanks to the many priests who have assisted us during Fr. Shibil’s absence. Fr. Roshan D’SouzaFr. Eric Rodrigues Fr. Walter Werbylo Fr. Prakash Lohale Fr. Charles Egbulefu...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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VOCATION SEEDS“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven..." Do not be discouraged by jeers...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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YOUTH INTERFAITH VIDEO CONTEST 2023The Office for Interreligious Dialogue invites high school students to participate in the Youth Interfaith Video Contest sponsored by the Dominican Friars of Toronto in collaboration with The Catholic Register and Salt + Light Media. The theme of the contest is...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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Pope Francis' Message for the 57th World Day of Social CommunicationsThe Vatican has published Pope Francis' message for the 57th World Day of Social Communications on the theme, “Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate” (Doing the truth in charity) on the Feast of St. Frances de...Posted: Jan-24-2023 -
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEJust as He called His apostles, Jesus says to us, “come, follow me.” Jesus calls us to accept the mission of being true stewards of Christ for His glory and the good of the Church. Let us imitate...Posted: Jan-21-2023
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ST. BRIGID'S FEAST DAY | FEBRUARY 4th & 5thIn honour of our Patron Saint, our February 4th & 5th weekend Masses will be celebrated in honour of St. Brigid. Please join us for these special celebrations. All are welcomePosted: Jan-21-2023
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 50/50 LOTTERYStarting in February, St. Brigid’s Knight’s Council will be participating in an Ontario-wide Knights of Columbus 50/50 Lottery. The lottery runs throughout the year with smaller quarterly draws culminating in a final large draw...Posted: Jan-21-2023
