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Mass & Reception for National Indigenous Peoples DayOn June 21, 2023, Archbishop Leo presided at Mass in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The celebration took place at St. Ann’s Parish, home for many years to the Native People’s Mission in the Archdiocese...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits St. Benedict Parish in EtobicokeIn his ongoing efforts to meet the faithful of the archdiocese, Archbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Benedict parish in Etobicoke to commemorate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24, 2023. Archbishop Leo had the opportunity...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate a special Mass on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Native People’s Mission, St. Ann’s Church located at 120...Posted: Jun-20-2023 -
Recognizing Dignity on National Indigenous Peoples DayJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for the Programs...Posted: Jun-20-2023 -
Archbishop Leo visits St. Catherine of Siena Parish, leads Corpus Christi processionArchbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Catherine of Siena parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The parish, which is served by the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinian Fathers, indicated that it was...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Sacred Heart of Jesus Highlights God’s Generous Love on the Journey to MarriageMegan Séas, a parishioner of the Archdiocese of Toronto, chronicles below her journey to marriage at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the town of Paray-Le-Monial in France. 1. How did you come to...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Bishop Nicola De Angelis Dies at Age 84Bishop Nicola De Angelis, Bishop emeritus of Peterborough and former Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, passed away June 16 in Montefiascone, Villa Santa Margarita Hospital in Italy. He was 84. The late bishop’s funeral took place this past Saturday...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Homily on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusArchbishop Leo celebrated the Daily TV Mass today, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus. Text and link to the video of his homily can be found below: Praise be Jesus Christ! Brothers and sisters, in our...Posted: Jun-16-2023 -
The Heart, the Crown, the Flameby Fr. Favin Alemao The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus entered my life at a very young age. My family home, which was adorned with a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of...Posted: Jun-13-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Lake House Palliative Care CentreIn recent days, Archbishop Leo had the opportunity to visit and bless the Lake House Palliative Care Centre, one of the newest and most transformative palliative care facilities in Canada. The new centre will provide compassionate care for both patients...Posted: Jun-08-2023 -
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Fount of Consolationby Fr. Joshua Lobo In a church in Italy just meters away from the Pope's summer residence at Castel Gandolfo is a small side chapel with a sign that captures your attention as soon as you enter. Without any...Posted: Jun-07-2023 -
A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Crucifix: THE Christian symbols of love, welcoming and compassionJune 1, 2023 My dear Brothers & Sisters in Jesus’ Sacred Heart, It is a well-known and well-founded tradition that in our Catholic devotional life, each month of the calendar year focuses on a special devotion. For...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchBeginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...Posted: May-29-2023 -
The Descent of the Holy SpiritPosted: May-28-2023While it would be magnificent to have access to a time travel contraption like you might see in movies or on TV so that we could go back in time roughly 2000 years to witness the first Pentecost, we don... -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Carmelite Sisters, Parishioners in MississaugaAs part of his ongoing travels throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, visiting, celebrating and getting to know the rich diversity of our archdiocesan family, Archbishop Francis Leo recently had the opportunity to meet with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters who...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Celebrate the Ordination of Seven PriestsPosted: May-12-2023On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 a.m., His Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our seven transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Sávio Bruto da Costa, Rev. Mr. Sean Jacob, Rev. Mr. Mirko... -
Celebrating Nurses this National Nursing WeekThe National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada joined its international friends in honouring nurses at Nurses’ Week this year. We resumed in-person celebrations, inviting our members to host get-togethers for nurses in their parishes. This gave nurses...Posted: May-11-2023
