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ShareLife Campaign 2021 Update
ShareLife is more than a parish collection. It is how we, as a Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Toronto, bring the hands of Christ to those in need.
Over 40 ShareLife agencies serve tens of thousands of people locally...
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Annual Mass For The Faithful Departed
Due to current protocols surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed has been cancelled this year at our seven Catholic cemeteries. His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins will celebrate a special Mass via livestream in honour...
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Update on CNEWA’s Work in Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...
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Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed – August 18
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person services for the 2021 Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed have been cancelled at the seven locations of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto.
Cardinal Thomas Collins...
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Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25
Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25.
Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...
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Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and Reconciliation
As Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...
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Archdiocese Journey to Healing and Reconciliaton
As Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...
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CCCB Response to the Residential Schools Issue
From Richard Gagnon Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) supports the Bishops of Saskatchewan as they announce a new province-wide Appeal for...
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Roadmap for Reopening: Step 3
Last week, the provincial government approved that as of Friday, July 16th, we will be moving to Step 3 of the “Roadmap for Reopening” plan. Following are the updated guidelines from the Archdiocese of Toronto:
For Sacramental...
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ShareLife Campaign 2021 Update
ShareLife is more than a parish collection. It is how we, as a Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Toronto, bring the hands of Christ to those in need.
Over 40 ShareLife agencies serve tens of thousands of people locally...
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Background for Catholics: Residential Schools
Over 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...
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Archbishop of Regina Apologizes to Cowessess First Nation
The 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...
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ShareLife Campaign: A Message from the Executive Director
From 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...
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Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage Two
Starting 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...
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CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy See
Following 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...
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Welcome Back Fr. Carlos Sierra
We 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...
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A Fond Farewell to Fr. Omar Daza Hernandez
We 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...
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Reminder: Schedule for All Masses
A 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...