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Federal Election: From A Catholic PerspectiveWith a federal election scheduled for September 20th, Catholics are encouraged to learn more about theparties and candidates seeking our vote. Catholic Conscience is Canada’s non-partisan Catholic civic and political engagement organization. They have prepared a...Posted: Sep-04-2021 -
Lectio Divina Resources Available OnlineIn recent days, we’ve received numerous inquiries regarding the 2021-22 season of Lectio Divina. After 20 years of leading monthly Lectio Divina evenings from September through June (during his time in both Edmonton and Toronto), Cardinal Thomas...Posted: Sep-03-2021 -
SEASON FOR THE CARE OF CREATION SEPTEMBER 1 TO OCTOBER 4Pope Francis has proclaimed September 1st, as “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation”. The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home. Together, the ecumenical family around...Posted: Aug-28-2021
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STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: SEPTEMBER 19Cardinal Thomas Collins has instituted Stewardship Sunday as an annual event on the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. This year Stewardship Sunday will be on September 19, 2021. “A steward is a servant entrusted for a time with the...Posted: Aug-28-2021
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A HEARTFELT GOODBYE AND WELCOMEIt is with heartfelt gratitude that we say thank you to Maria Frassica, the parish office administrator, for the good work she has done in our Parish. She helped St. Brigid’s improve the many tasks of the parish...Posted: Aug-28-2021
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SHARELIFE CAMPAIGN 2021 UPDATEThank you to those who have contributed to our St. Brigid’s annual appeal. So far, we have raised $22,286.00 towards our goal of $27,500. The next ShareLife collection dates are October 2nd & 3rd and...Posted: Aug-28-2021
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Changes to Livestream Coverage at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the livestream Masses from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto gained a loyal following among Catholics living all around the world. We were happy to be there for the faithful during the worst...Posted: Aug-27-2021 -
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE BY FATHER CARLOS SIERRAPhilippians 4:6-7 “…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God…” During Daily Mass, I asked for your prayers for...Posted: Aug-21-2021
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PRAYING ABOUT RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS YOUTUBE MOVIEThis Way of the Cross was filmed in June 2021, on the grounds of the Martyrs Shrine in Midland, Ontario. The Scripture Passages were taken from the NRSV version of the Holy Bible. The passages dealing with Residential Schools are...Posted: Aug-21-2021
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CANADIAN MISSIONS COLLECTIONWe thank all those who contributed to last weekend’s special collection towards the Canadian Missions. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. If you would still like to make a donation, you may do so this weekend or...Posted: Aug-21-2021
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ShareLife Campaign 2021 UpdateWe are $6,214 away from reaching our 2021 Parish goal for this year’s ShareLife Campaign! We can do it! We can meet our Parish goal and possibly exceed this goal! There are many...Posted: Aug-21-2021
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Ravaged by Earthquake and Storm, Haiti Needs Our SupportParishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto are asked to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm. At least 1,900 people are dead, 9,000 are injured and...Posted: Aug-18-2021 -
MISSION GIVEN. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!By Fr. Carlos Sierra What was Mary’s life on earth all about? In her youth, when the Mystery of the Annunciation took place, Mary described herself and her mission in the words “Ecce Ancilla Domini” &ldquo...Posted: Aug-14-2021
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Special Collection for Canadian MissionsOur regional Bishop, Most Reverend Robert Kasun has shared some details pertaining to this weekend’s special collection and to the distribution of the donations. The proceeds of this collection are divided evenly between Catholic Missions in Canada (CMIC...Posted: Aug-14-2021
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ShareLife Campaign 2021 UpdateShareLife 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...Posted: Aug-14-2021
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Annual Mass For The Faithful DepartedDue 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...Posted: Aug-14-2021
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, William G. DavisI join with so many others throughout the province and country who are mourning the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, the Honourable William G. Davis. The former premier dedicated much of his life to the vocation of public...Posted: Aug-09-2021 -
Update on CNEWA’s Work in LebanonOn 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...Posted: Aug-04-2021 -
Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed – August 18Posted: Jul-29-2021Unfortunately, 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... -
Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25Catholics 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...Posted: Jul-23-2021
