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Refugee Sponsorship Program for ParishionersThe Archdiocese’s Office for Refugees has a program to assist parishioners who would like to sponsor family members who are in need of refugee sponsorship. This program is only intended to assist parishioners. If you are a parishioner...Posted: Jan-08-2022 -
Update on Provincial Restrictions for Places of WorshipOn Wednesday, January 5, the Government of Ontario implemented new restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. These new restrictions have placed a 50 per cent capacity limit on places of worship. This announcement should not...Posted: Jan-07-2022 -
Welcome Bishop Emeritus Jean Louis PlouffePlease join us in welcoming His Excellency, Bishop Jean Louis Plouffe, who will be celebrating all Masses with us from January 7th to January 23rd.Posted: Dec-31-2021
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Annual Prayer for Christian Unity“We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him” (Mt.2:2) January 18 to 25, 2022, marks the annual celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year’s theme...Posted: Dec-26-2021
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Update on Christmas Masses from the Archdiocese of TorontoThis message was originally sent to the Archdiocese of Toronto's mailing list. To sign-up for infrequent emails on important matters from the Archdiocese of Toronto, please click here. We pray that you and your loved ones are safe...Posted: Dec-23-2021 -
Remember a Gift for ShareLife This ChristmasAs we enter a new stage of the pandemic, we may feel tempted to despair. But Advent is a season of hope – a hope that invites the Lord to transform our hearts and, through us, our communities. We can...Posted: Dec-23-2021 -
Peter Stockland Named New Publisher of ‘The Catholic Register’The Catholic Register’s board of directors has appointed veteran journalist Peter Stockland as publisher. Stockland, who has been a regular Register columnist for more than 10 years, takes over responsibility for the editorial and business operations of the...Posted: Dec-22-2021 -
A Christmas Message From Fr. Carlos SierraDear parishioners, friends, and benefactors, soon we will be celebrating Christmas 2021 and it will certainly be very different from how we celebrated in 2020. As of today, we are in better condition than we were in the previous year...Posted: Dec-18-2021
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Parish Office Holiday SceduleThe Parish Office will close at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 24th, and on Friday, December 31st. We will also be closed on Monday, December 27th, Tuesday, December 28th as well as on Monday, January 3rd, 2022, in observance...Posted: Dec-18-2021
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Introducing the St. Monica Institute: A New Centre of Catholic FormationPosted: Dec-16-2021The St. Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization is a new initiative from the Archdiocese of Toronto. This partner organization of St. Augustine’s Seminary will provide educational opportunities for Catholics in the archdiocese – and beyond. Matthew Marquardt... -
15th Anniversary of Appointment of Cardinal Thomas Collins as Archbishop of TorontoOn December 16, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Thomas Collins, then serving as the Archbishop of Edmonton, as the 10th Archbishop of Toronto, succeeding Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic. Archbishop Collins would be officially installed on January 30, 2007 at St...Posted: Dec-16-2021 -
ShareLife A Note of ThanksA message received from Arthur Peters, Executive Director of ShareLife to Fr. Carlos and St. Brigid’s Parishioners. “Thank you to you and your parish community for all that you are doing for ShareLife. Thank you to...Posted: Dec-11-2021
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Weekly Adoration of the Blessed SacramentDuring Advent, the Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament is a good way to prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, and be at peace, which is the whole focus of Advent. All are welcome to the Adoration...Posted: Dec-11-2021
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Day of ConfessionsOn Thursday, December 16th starting at 7:00 pm in the Church, we will celebrate the Archdiocesan Day of Confessions in preparation for the season of Advent. Please wear a mask and maintain physical distancing while in the Church. ...Posted: Dec-11-2021
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The Synod on Synodality: Share Your ThoughtsPope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful. “Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been many...Posted: Dec-10-2021 -
Update on the Delegation to RomeAfter careful assessment of the uncertainty and potential health risks surrounding international travel amid the recent spread of the Omicron variant, the Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami have jointly decided...Posted: Dec-07-2021 -
National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples“We are called to Healing, Forgiveness, Reconciliation…” On Sunday, December 12th, please join us in prayer as we commemorate the Canadian National Day of Prayer and Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. Printed copies of the prayer...Posted: Dec-04-2021
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Out of the Cold Christmas Dinner Collection: December 11th & 12thThe annual collection for the Out of the Cold Program will take place on Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th. This collection will help support the preparation of Christmas dinner for the less fortunate. Your continued generosity during...Posted: Dec-04-2021
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Advent Day of Confessions: December 12-18Advent is a time for us to reflect on our relationship with God and to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ. That makes it an ideal time to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. From December 12 to 18...Posted: Dec-03-2021 -
SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8THPlease join us as we celebrate a special Bilingual Mass for the Solemnity of our Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday December 8th at 7:00 pm. During this special Mass we will also commemorate the end of the year dedicated...Posted: Nov-27-2021
