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A Celebration of Faith, Culture and Community: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady of Good Counsel ParishOn September 20, 2026, the community of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo for the celebration of the noon Mass. The visit marked a special moment in the life of the parish, which...Posted: Sep-25-2026 -
Canada’s Bishops Gather in Montreal for Annual Plenary AssemblyThe Catholic bishops of Canada are gathering in Montreal from September 21 to 25, 2026, for the annual Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). The week provides an opportunity for prayer, dialogue and discernment on pastoral...Posted: Sep-23-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund18 September 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, Thank you for all that you continue to do to strengthen the Kingdom of God in our archdiocese. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved...Posted: Sep-23-2026 -
Death Notice - Daniel Joseph OwensThe following parishioner has passed away: Daniel Joseph Owens November 15, 1939 - September 16, 2026 Visitation Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 4pm - 8pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario Funeral Service Thursday, September...Posted: Sep-20-2026 -
A Historic and Joyful Milestone at Holy Spirit ChurchOn September 13, 2026, the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church community in Scarborough gathered to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a beautiful Mass. The parish community was deeply blessed to welcome His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo as the principal celebrant...Posted: Sep-17-2026 -
Solemnity of St. Michael the ArchangelCardinal Leo’s Message for the Solemnity of St. Michael As we prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we invite our parishioners to read Cardinal Leo’s...Posted: Sep-16-2026 -
Death Notice - David Julian FernandoThe following parishioner has passed away: David Julian Fernando May 19, 1958 - September 8, 2026 Visitation Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 6pm - 8pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario Funeral Mass Friday, September 18...Posted: Sep-15-2026 -
Life Chain 2026Life Chain 2026 Join us on October 4th for Life Chain, a peaceful public witness in support of the dignity and sanctity of human life. We encourage all parishioners to come out and stand together in prayer and solidarity with...Posted: Sep-15-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the ArchangelMessage on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel27 September 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you today in anticipation...Posted: Sep-15-2026
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2026 Saint Michael Award Recipients AnnouncedThe Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Saint Michael Award, recognizing distinguished and faithful service by members of the Catholic community throughout the archdiocese. Each year, recipients are nominated by their local pastor in...Posted: Sep-14-2026 -
Prayers and Birthday Greetings for Pope Leo XIVThe Archdiocese of Toronto extends our prayers and best wishes as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026. We give thanks for the Holy Father’s faithful leadership, his devoted service to the Church and...Posted: Sep-14-2026 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Ordain Two Men to the Transitional DiaconatePosted: Sep-11-2026Candidates take an important step in their journey toward priesthood through the ministry of service to God and the Church. On September 26, 2026, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of two seminarians. Through... -
In Celebration of Higher Education at USMC Invocation CeremonyHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College, awarded attorney, professor, and institutional leader Dr. Colleen Hanycz a Doctor of Sacred Letters, honoris causa, on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Convocation Hall...Posted: Sep-11-2026 -
St. Paul the Apostle Church in Alliston Celebrates 150 Years of 'Walking in Faith with Christ'On August 30, the parish community of St. Paul the Apostle in Alliston, Ont., marked the end of a year of celebrations in honour of their 150th anniversary. His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated Mass and was accompanied by Pastor...Posted: Sep-09-2026 -
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Rev. Frank McDevitt “Chaplain of His Holiness”On September 4, 2026, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, shared the news below announcing a special appointment for a well-known archdiocesan priest. I am pleased to share the joyful news that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend...Posted: Sep-04-2026 -
Death Notice - Michael Gerard MuzyczkaThe following parishioner has recently passed away: Michael Gerard Muzyczka December 20, 1961 - August 31, 2026 Visitation Friday, September 4, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingstonn Road, Ajax...Posted: Sep-04-2026 -
Death Notice - Natasha Antoinette MorrisThe following parishioner has recently passed away: Natasha Antoinette Morris February 1, 1974 - August 24, 2026 Visitation Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 5pm - 8pm McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario Funeral Mass Friday...Posted: Sep-02-2026 -
Archdiocese to Support Humanitarian Relief in Nepal and ColombiaTwo significant natural disasters in recent days have resulted in tremendous loss of life, widespread destruction and the displacement of thousands of people in both Nepal and Colombia. On August 26, catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides struck Nepal following a...Posted: Sep-01-2026 -
St. Augustine’s Seminary Celebrates Historic Inauguration of Ecclesiastical Faculty of TheologyTORONTO – August 28, 2026 – St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was the setting for a historic celebration on the feast day of St. Augustine as the community of St. Augustine’s Seminary and invited guests gathered for...Posted: Sep-01-2026 -
Rejoicing in the Episcopal Ordination of Timmins Bishop Roch MartinOn August 24, priests, deacons, pastoral workers, and faithful from the Dioceses of Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, and Hearst-Moosonee were present to celebrate the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Roch Martin. His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo took part in the...Posted: Aug-28-2026
