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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 -
ShareLife Campaign: A Message from the Executive DirectorFrom Arthur Peters, Executive Director: Dear friends, it has been said that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but human connection. What, then, has this meant for people with addictions during COVID? St. Michael's Homes, an agency funded...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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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 -
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
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ShareLife Campaign: Living the Gospel by supporting those in needAlex is a 34-year-old who struggles with anxiety, which has limited his career opportunities and overall enjoyment of life. In an attempt to cope with his paralyzing bouts of fear, he bravely attended a walk-in counselling...Posted: Jun-19-2021
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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
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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 -
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
