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GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENTAs we begin this great season of Lent, it is important to take some time to reflect on how we plan to best spend this time to grow as stewards of Christ. It is important that if we are going...Posted: Feb-25-2023 -
STATIONS OF THE CROSSPlease join us every Friday evening at 7:00 pm, as we pray the Stations of the Cross in both English and Italian.Posted: Feb-25-2023
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NEWMAN CENTRE PASCHAL CANDLE FUNDRAISERInvite Jesus to your table this Easter by purchasing a Paschal candle. All proceeds will go towards the Newman Centre Campus Ministry at the University of Toronto St. George Campus. Your purchase will support many faith-based student programs and...Posted: Feb-25-2023
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2023 SHARELIFE COLLECTION DATESToday is the first Sunday of Lent, a time to reflect on our relationship with the Lord, and a time to think of others – those seeking a second chance in life and those who need our help the most...Posted: Feb-25-2023
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Reflection on the Readings for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary TimeGod says to all of us, “be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.” The Second Vatican Council teaches us that we can reach holiness by gratefully acknowledging the gifts God has given us and cooperating...Posted: Feb-18-2023
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Continuing the Journey of Reconciliation with the Indigenous PeoplesOn February 8, 2023, the Bishops of Canada released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation, and hope with the Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit, and...Posted: Feb-18-2023
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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
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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
