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The Second Coming - Advent Week #1My mother had a bumper sticker that said "Jesus is coming, look busy!" This is a busy time of the year, Christmas is right around the corner and we're doing everything we can to get ready for it. The...Posted: Dec-08-2017 -
Telling the Story via TechnologyWith thanks to the ongoing support of the Family of Faith Campaign throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, one parish in the Eastern Pastoral Region is finding new ways to evangelize with technology. The following is the story of their experience...Posted: Oct-31-2017
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38th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerAddress from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, at the 38th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner (October 26, 2017) Photos: Highlights from the Cardinal's Dinner, 2017 It is wonderful to be with you once again this evening, as we...Posted: Oct-27-2017 -
Cathedral restoration project recognized by Heritage TorontoThe restoration of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was recognized among the winners of the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards, announced October 23. St. Michael’s, along with Glenview Presbyterian Church, was recognized with an award in the Architectural...Posted: Oct-24-2017
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Pope Francis sends message to Cardinal Collins for interreligious event for The Invictus GamesA note of inspiration was delivered on behalf of Pope Francis to the athletes at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 for an interreligious celebration last week. The message came in the form of a letter to Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop...Posted: Sep-25-2017
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Prayers for Peace - Homily of Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Sunday, September 10, 2017, hundreds of Christians from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to offer prayer for victims of terror, violence and persecution. A special focus of the service was the plight of persecuted Christians, especially those in...Posted: Sep-15-2017
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Mothers Ministry Growing in ParishesThe Archdiocese of Toronto has joined forces with DWAO (Dynamic Women Association of Ontario) to start mothers groups in local parishes. Dorothy Pilarski, founder of DWAO, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, has been working with the archdiocese since...Posted: Sep-06-2017
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Sistine Chapel Choir to Perform in Toronto - September 26, 2017For the first time in its history, the Sistine Chapel Choir (commonly known as the Pope’s Choir) will visit Canada. The first stop of the Canadian tour will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:30...Posted: Sep-01-2017
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A Love Louder Than NoiseMarlena Loughheed served as the Communications Coordinator in the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Public Relations and Communications for the past five years. She departed the archdiocese in late July to pursue a vocation to religious life with...Posted: Jul-28-2017
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Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine, Midland – Saturday, September 9, 2017Parishioners from across the archdiocese are encouraged to come together in faith and fellowship as we celebrate our 175th Anniversary together at Martyrs' Shrine on Saturday, September 9, 2017. More information about this celebration, as well as regional Masses to...Posted: Jul-18-2017
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'Speaking in Tongues' Is Hallmark of Parish LifeOn a Sunday morning, a steady stream of parishioners files through the glass doors of possibly the most bustling church in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Latecomers with toddlers in tow scan the crowded pews for a seat. As the procession...Posted: Jun-28-2017
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"Mayor" Lindsey of St. Isaac Jogues ParishThe role of Mayor of Toronto holds a certain amount of prestige and recognition. However, in a lesser-known role is Lindsey, who holds the title of "Mayor" of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering. This is a unique position...Posted: Jun-12-2017
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Bishop John Boissonneau recognized for interfaith leadershipToronto Auxiliary Bishop John Boissonneau was honoured on June 6 as the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Victor Goldbloom Award for Outstanding Interfaith Leadership by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). This national annual award was created to...Posted: Jun-12-2017
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Archdiocese joins interfaith response to African food crisis(June 7, 2017) The Archdiocese of Toronto joins the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and faith communities across Canada in launching a joint appeal, entitled Pray-Give-Speak Out, in response to the desperate food crisis in South Sudan, Yemen...Posted: Jun-07-2017
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Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto - 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronton May 30, 2017, Catholics from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to mark the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto at a special Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. The celebration included 35 Canadian bishops, more than...Posted: May-31-2017
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2017 Clergy ChangesEvery year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2017. INCARDINATIONRev. David Gikonyo – May 18, 2017 Rev. George Parayil – May 19, 2017 RETIREMENTRev. Msgr...Posted: May-26-2017
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Faithful gather at May 30 Mass to celebrate Archdiocese of Toronto's 175th AnniversaryDozens of Canadian bishops, hundreds of priests and Catholics from across the Greater Toronto Area will gather to mark the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto at a special commemorative Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in downtown...Posted: May-25-2017
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Protecting the Least of Among Us: The Enduring Universal Wisdom of the Church on EuthanasiaOn Monday, May 15, 2017, Gerhard Cardinal Müller delivered a keynote address to Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto. The full text of his address is available below. First, I would like to...Posted: May-16-2017
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Family Spotlight: The Postill FamilyThe Postills live in the Leaside neighbourhood in Toronto. David (dad) is a VP of Marketing; Shannon (mom) is an executive in a global consulting firm. They have three children ages 18, 16 and 13 (Gemma, Anna, Jacob) and often...Posted: May-08-2017
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Walking Forward Together: Catholic Education Week 2017April 30 to May 5 is Catholic Education Week in Ontario. This year's theme is "Walking Forward Together." In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are grateful for the partnership and collaboration we have with Catholic schools, which are an...Posted: May-01-2017
