St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto
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Cardinal Leo Encourages Catholics to Participate in October 26 Municipal ElectionsAhead of municipal elections on Monday, October 26, 2026, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has released a short video, encouraging Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto to learn more about the candidates, prayerfully form their conscience and cast...Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo Invites Prayers for Pope Leo XIVCardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has invited the Catholic community to join in prayer for Pope Leo XIV. It was announced on Sunday, October 11 that doctors had discovered a small, localized nodule in the Holy Father&rsquo...Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -
Fr. Edward "Ted" Smith - 1947-2026Rev. Edward "Ted" Joseph Smith August 8, 1947 - March 21, 2026 Fr. Ted Smith, retired pastor of St. Paul's Basilica, died peacefully, on Saturday March 21, 2026, at Presentation Manor, Scarborough, at the age of 78. A Funeral Mass...Monday, March 23, 2026 -
Tenebrae: Service of Solemn Reflection of Holy WeekWith a dimly lit church, a rarely seen candle holder, and somber tones, Tenebrae (Latin for “darkness” or “shadows”) is a unique and moving service. Adapted from medieval Roman Catholic practices dating back to the 9th...Friday, March 06, 2026 -
Ash Wednesday ScheduleThis year Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18 (Ash Wednesday). The 40 days of Lent are a special time of spiritual renewal in the Church. The parish will have two Masses on Ash Wednesday with the distribution of Ashes...Friday, February 06, 2026 -
Canada’s Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers for the Holy FatherThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the faithful across Canada and throughout the world in praying for the swift and complete recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on 13 October 2026. The CCCB President, the...Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -
St. Pius X Parish Celebrates 75 Years of Faith, Family and CommunityOn October 4, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided over a special Mass celebrating the 75th anniversary of St. Pius X Church. In his homily, Cardinal Leo reflected on three essential pillars of parish life: faith, family and community...Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Welcomes New Members at 2026 InvestitureOn October 2 and 3, 2026, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Lieutenancy, Canada – Toronto, gathered at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for its 2026 Vigil and Investiture. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre...Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -
Prayers for Pope Leo XIV as He Prepares for SurgeryThe faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to join in prayer for our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, as he prepares to undergo surgery this week. The Holy Father announced on Sunday, October 11, that doctors had discovered...Sunday, October 11, 2026 -
Vatican Message for World Mental Health DayThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops shared the following communication, received from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day (10 October 2026). Ottawa — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomes the...Saturday, October 10, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for ThanksgivingMessage for Thanksgiving12 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you in anticipation of Thanksgiving, often associated with family gatherings, the...Friday, October 09, 2026 -
Crypt Chapel Blessed and New Altar Consecrated at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaOn October 1, 2026, members of the St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica community gathered for the blessing of the recently completed Crypt Chapel and the consecration of its new altar during the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Presiding over...Thursday, October 08, 2026 -
New Medical Clinic for Homeless Opens in TorontoOn October 2, 2026, Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap, the first Canadian to lead the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, opened Toronto’s Good Shepherd Clinic, a new health unit for the homeless. Presiding over the ribbon-cutting...Tuesday, October 06, 2026 -
Bill C-218 Vote on October 7 - Cardinal Leo Asks MPs to Support Private Members’ BillCanadian Members of Parliament are scheduled to vote on Bill C-218 at second reading on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The bill would prevent Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) from being provided when mental illness is the sole underlying medical...Monday, October 05, 2026 -
Two Men Ordained to the Transitional DiaconateOn Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of two seminarians during the 10 a.m. Mass, presided by the Most Reverend Robert Kasun, C.S.B., Auxiliary...Wednesday, September 30, 2026 -
Archdiocese Honours Saint Michael Award RecipientsOn September 27, 2026, more than 1,000 members of the Catholic community gathered at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for a celebration marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The liturgy...Wednesday, September 30, 2026 -
Reverend Frank McDevitt Appointed Chaplain of His HolinessA special Eucharistic celebration was held on September 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help to recognize the appointment of Reverend Frank McDevitt as a “Chaplain of His Holiness,” an honour bestowed by Pope Leo XIV. Through...Tuesday, September 29, 2026 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Marks the 112th World Day of Migrants and RefugeesThe Archdiocese of Toronto marked the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 27, 2026, with a special Mass and Reception at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering, bringing together refugees, parishioners, clergy, government representatives, community leaders and...Tuesday, September 29, 2026 -
Gala Raises $650,000 for Children’s Education in the Holy LandAn evening of faith and solidarity in Vaughan raised $650,000 to support Catholic education in the Holy Land. The Children of the Holy Land: An Evening of Hope and Solidarity was hosted on September 11 by the Canada&ndash...Monday, September 28, 2026 -
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...Friday, September 25, 2026
