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Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates 175th AnniversaryMEDIA RELEASE – For Immediate Distribution Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates 175th Anniversary - December 17 kicks off year to celebrate historic milestone TORONTO (December 15, 2016) December 17 marks the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto, kicking off a year...Posted: Dec-15-2016 -
Doors open for Confession across ArchdioceseFrom Dec. 11 to 17, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are taking part in the Day of Confessions. Catholics throughout our region are encouraged to prepare for Christmas by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As Cardinal Thomas Collins explains...Posted: Dec-13-2016
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First Pastoral Letter to Archdiocese of Toronto, 1842Below is the text of the first pastoral letter written in 1842 to the faithful of the newly established Diocese of Toronto from its first bishop, Michael Power. The Archdiocese of Toronto kicks off its 175th anniversary year on December...Posted: Dec-12-2016 -
Come to Christ this AdventAdvent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. While it expresses the deep longing of all humanity for God, it celebrates the three-fold coming of the Lord: remembering the events that surrounded the Lord’s coming long ago...Posted: Nov-25-2016
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37th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerAddress from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, at the 37th Annual Cardinal's Dinner (November 10, 2016) Watch: Cardinal Collins addresses 1,800 guests at Cardinal's Dinner First of all, as we gather on the vigil of Remembrance...Posted: Nov-11-2016
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Conclusion of Jubilee of MercyOn Sunday, November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King, the Jubilee of Mercy officially draws to a close. At this time, the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome will close. In the Archdiocese of Toronto...Posted: Oct-26-2016
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Homily of Cardinal Collins - Installation of Prof. Randy Boyagoda at the University of St. Michael's CollegeBelow is the homily of Cardinal Collins at the installation of Prof. Randy Boyagoda as sixth Principal and Vice President of the University of St. Michael's College, held on October 21, 2016. He also said to the crowds, &ldquo...Posted: Oct-21-2016
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Humanitarian Relief – Hurricane Matthew – Haiti EmergencyThe Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti on October 4, 2016. In the face of widespread damage, flooding and landslides, more than 1.4 million people are...Posted: Oct-13-2016
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After Years of Restoration, St. Michael’s Cathedral being RededicatedToronto landmark reopens September 29 with Vatican title as a minor basilica After almost five years of extensive restoration, St. Michael’s Cathedral will open its doors once again on the feast of St. Michael, Thursday, September 29. To...Posted: Sep-29-2016
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St. Michael's Cathedral: Visible Sign of the FaithPosted: Sep-27-2016"…the Cathedral Church belongs properly to no particular parish, but that it is the Mother Church of the whole Diocese, such a temple should be built in a manner and style suitable to the Greatness and Majesty of Our...
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1 Year Anniversary of Project Hope - Emergency Refugee Resettlement CampaignOne year ago, on September 8, 2015, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto announced an ambitious 100-day campaign to raise $3 million to welcome 100 refugee families to the Greater Toronto Area as soon as possible. A year later...Posted: Sep-08-2016
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St. Michael’s Cathedral Rededication Celebrations – September 29/30, 2016The Archdiocese of Toronto will be holding a series of events to commemorate the rededication of St. Michael's Cathedral, mother church of the archdiocese. Over the last several years, significant restoration has taken place to return the church to...Posted: Aug-23-2016
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St. Michael's Cathedral Closure Notice September 2016St. Michael’s Cathedral is closed from September 6 to 29, 2016 to prepare for its rededication. Thank you for your patience. The following Masses will continue to be celebrated in St. John’s Chapel at 200 Church...Posted: Aug-20-2016
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Called to Be "Totally Yours": Totus Tuus Week 2Totus Tuus is a program for Catholic youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto. For three months, teams of post-secondary students work as missionaries to facilitate week-long summer camps at various parishes. The following post is written by Christopher...Posted: Aug-05-2016
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Cardinal Collins’ Homily - 134th International Knights of Columbus Convention in TorontoHomily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto134th International Knights of Columbus Convention Opening Mass, August 2, 2016 Christ upon the Stormy Waters Watch video Like the disciples in today’s Gospel, we are sent by the Lord...Posted: Aug-02-2016
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World Youth Day's Local Impact"When Jesus touches a young person's heart, he or she becomes capable of truly great things." These words of Pope Francis at the welcome ceremony of World Youth Day in Krakow on July 28, 2016 are evident locally. The...Posted: Jul-29-2016
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Childlike Faith: Totus Tuus Week 1Totus Tuus is a multi-tiered program for Catholic youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto. The program offers a one-week summer camp to parishes looking for youth programming during the summer. It also offers a three-month missionary program...Posted: Jul-19-2016
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World Refugee DayMonday, June 20 is World Refugee Day. As the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto continues its important work of resettling those seeking to escape war and persecution, we invite you to pray for all those involved in resettlement efforts...Posted: Jun-20-2016
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Statement by Cardinal Collins on Passing of Euthanasia Bill C-14Cardinal Thomas Collins has issued a statement regarding the government's passage of Bill C-14, which legalized euthanasia/assisted suicide on Friday, June 17. Full text of the statementWatch video versionEuthanasia comes to Canada “There are two...Posted: Jun-20-2016
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Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Robert Kasun, C.S.B., as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of TorontoPope Francis has appointed Rev. Robert Kasun, C.S.B., as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. At the time of his appointment, Rev. Kasun was serving as pastor of the parishes of St. Alphonsus and St. Clare in...Posted: Jun-17-2016
