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REST: Inter-Chaplaincy Retreat 2026Come away and rest for a while (Mark 6:31). REST was the theme of the annual inter-chaplaincy retreat, which was held on February 20-22 at Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Education Centre in Schomberg, Ont. Students from all...Posted: Mar-12-2026 -
Protecting the Vulnerable: Current Safeguarding Issues WorldwideThe important topic of safeguarding was brought to the forefront on Friday, March 6 as Fr. Hans Zollner, SJ, delivered guest lectures for both the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario and the Archdiocese of Toronto at St. Augustine&rsquo...Posted: Mar-12-2026 -
Celebrating 150 Years of Faith at St. Patrick's ParishOn Sunday, March 8, St. Patrick’s Parish in Schomberg, Ont., joyfully celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special Mass celebrated by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. The celebration brought together past priests Fr. Bill Swift, Fr. Paul Hancko...Posted: Mar-11-2026 -
125th Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, CaledonSt. John the Evangelist Parish in Caledon (16066 The Gore Rd.) is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary.Join us on Saturday August 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a special day filled with games and...Aug-22-2026 to Aug-22-2026 (10:00 AM to 07:00 PM) -
Cardinal Leo Reflects on the “Abundant Life” During St. Mark’s Parish VisitOn Sunday, March 1, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Mark’s Parish in Stouffville, Ont. Celebrating the 11 a.m. Mass, he delivered a powerful homily speaking on faith, family and forgiveness. He also spoke about living...Posted: Mar-06-2026 -
Canadian Bishops Invite Prayers for Peace in the Middle EastThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement calling on the Catholic faithful to pray for peace in the Middle East. The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict...Posted: Mar-05-2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Posted: Mar-03-2026 -
In Gratitude for Years of Faithful ServiceOn Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration, honouring employees who have demonstrated long-standing commitment and dedicated service to the Archdiocese. This year, we celebrated those who reached significant milestones...Posted: Feb-24-2026 -
Marking Ash Wednesday at St. Michael's Cathedral BasilicaAsh Wednesday began the holy season of Lent. We are reminded that Lent “is a gracious gift by which we prepare ourselves for the paschal feasts with joy of minds made pure” (Lenten Preface 1). Through prayer, fasting...Posted: Feb-20-2026 -
A Call to Build Up Heroic Men of Faith this LentStarting on March 1, the Heroic 30 Challenge kicks off – inviting men on a 31-day journey featuring a different daily motivational video from Catholic leaders. With a focus on prayer, the aim is to help bring God back...Posted: Feb-20-2026 -
Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoLenten Message 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. As we enter into the holy season of Lent, I would like to share...Posted: Feb-16-2026 -
Lent 2026: Living as More Intentional Disciples of Christ“Before man are life and death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given to him (Sirach 15: 17). The readings that we hear proclaimed on the Sunday before the Lenten season speak to us of a choice...Posted: Feb-15-2026 -
A Lifetime of Love: 11,137 Years of Marriage Under one Roof as 300 Couples Renew Wedding VowsOn Sunday, February 8, 2026 (Marriage Sunday in the Archdiocese of Toronto), more than 300 couples, collectively representing 11,137 years of marriage, gathered to celebrate the enduring gift of marriage at a special Mass at St. Michael’s...Posted: Feb-11-2026 -
In Thanksgiving for Religious on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeThis year’s Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life was celebrated on January 31, 2026, at St. Paul’s Basilica, bringing together members of communities of consecrated life from across the archdiocese for prayer...Posted: Feb-11-2026 -
World Day of the Sick 2026 – The Compassion of the SamaritanIn light of the World Day of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, Saulina Amaral, Diocesan Coordinator of the Ministries of Care, reflects on the local initiatives making an impact in the Archdiocese of Toronto. 1. What is the World...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Bishop Joseph Dabrowski Begins Episcopal Ministry in HamiltonOn February 2, 2026, the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated the Installation Mass for His Excellency Bishop Joseph Dabrowksi, C.S.M.A., as its 10th Bishop at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The Installation Mass was presided over...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Reflections on Discipleship on the Feast of the Presentation of the LordOn February 2, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Augustine's Seminary to mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. His Eminence presided at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and offered the seminarians and ...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Canadian Catholic Bishops on Bill C-218: No “MAiD” for Mental IllnessThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement strongly supporting Private Member’s Bill C-218, which seeks to prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia and...Posted: Feb-05-2026
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Archbishop Stephen Hero’s Homecoming Marks New Chapter for Archdiocese of EdmontonBells rang and hearts rejoiced as Archbishop Stephen Hero returned home to Edmonton – the Archdiocese where his priestly vocation began – to be installed as its eighth Archbishop. Ordained in Edmonton and later rector of St. Joseph Seminary, Archbishop...Posted: Feb-03-2026 -
Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program Hits Record to Keep Kids Warm this WinterKnights of Columbus in Ontario donated a record-breaking 20,736 new winter coats to children in need this year through its Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. The Ontario chapter of the organization surpassed its target thanks to...Posted: Feb-02-2026
