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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick as New Bishop of Antigonish, N.S.On December 18, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick as the new bishop of the Diocese of Antigonish, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. His Excellency will be formally installed as the 10th Bishop of Antigonish in early...Posted: Dec-18-2019 -
St. Michael’s Cathedral to be Illuminated Red for Persecuted ChristiansTo stand in solidarity with the 327 million Christians who face persecution around the world, St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica will be illuminated in red on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Aid to the Church in Need encourages churches around the...Posted: Nov-18-2019
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Statement From the Archdiocese of Toronto Regarding the Toronto Catholic District School BoardIn light of inquiries to the Archdiocese of Toronto relating to the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), some additional information may be helpful: We must do all that we can to foster a safe environment for all students, but...Posted: Nov-11-2019
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Gold Mass to Be Offered for Catholic ScientistsSome see a conflict between faith and science. But for Fr. Peter Turrone, pastor of the Newman Centre and the holder of a doctorate degree in science, scientists have a beautiful vocation. “Science, when it’s done properly...Posted: Nov-08-2019
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40th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner1,600 guests came together in celebration of the 40th annual Cardinal's Dinner on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The event has raised more than $6 million for charity since its inception and helps to build bridges between the corporate...Posted: Nov-06-2019
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Doors to the Divine: The Marian Mysteries at St. Michael's Cathedral BasilicaEncountering God through an ordinary object can be a life changing experience. For Toronto-based artist, Farhad Nargol-O'Neill, two sets of recently installed bronze doors at Toronto's St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica enabled him to...Posted: Nov-04-2019 -
All Souls’ Day Masses Offered at Catholic CemeteriesCatholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto invites you to participate in their annual All Souls' Day Mass. To honour the souls of our deceased family and friends, indoor Masses will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019...Posted: Oct-25-2019
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Federal Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective Was an Enormous SuccessThe Archdiocese of Toronto thanks everyone who took part in the Federal Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective. The candidates, volunteers, audience members and those watching the livestream all came together to create a special evening for our faith community...Posted: Oct-04-2019
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Livestreaming the Federal Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveThere is overwhelming interest in the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Federal Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective happening on Thursday, October 3, 2019 between 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. After all the tickets for the debate at...Posted: Oct-02-2019
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Please Contribute to the Hurricane Dorian Disaster ReliefIn September, Hurricane Dorian devastated the Caribbean nation of the Bahamas, and caused significant damage in Nova Scotia and along the Atlantic coast of the United States. The hurricane moved excruciatingly slowly across the Bahamian island of Abaco, leaving most...Posted: Sep-10-2019
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Join 1,000 Catholics at the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Federal Election DebateYou are invited to be a witness to Catholic engagement in society and to learn more about the major political parties’ platforms by attending the Archdiocese of Toronto’s first-ever federal election debate. Claim your free tickets...Posted: Aug-30-2019
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Email Scam Targets ParishionersIn recent days, parishioners from a number of Archdiocese of Toronto churches have been targets of an email scam, similar to one orchestrated a year ago. The scammer is creating Gmail accounts and using them to impersonate parish priests. Typically...Posted: Jul-11-2019
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2019 Clergy ChangesEvery year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2019. RETIREMENT Rev. Fred Foley – June 26, 2019Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Toronto Rev...Posted: May-24-2019
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A Celebration of Years at the Archdiocese of TorontoOn April 29, 2019 the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service with the archdiocese. This year we honoured those with 10, 20, 25, 30 and 40 years of service. The celebration...Posted: May-23-2019 -
Jean Vanier RememberedThe Archdiocese of Toronto remembers Jean Vanier, the Canadian humanitarian, Catholic theologian and moral leader, who passed away on May 7, 2019 at the age of 90. In 1963, Vanier saw that many people with intellectual disabilities lived lonely, isolated...Posted: May-07-2019
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Toronto Catholics Mark Anniversary of Yonge St. Tragedy with Prayer & Acts of Kindness #TOloveOne year after an act of violence on Yonge St. shocked a city, the Archdiocese of Toronto encourages Catholics to join together in prayer and offer acts of kindness to demonstrate the resolve and generosity that is present in our...Posted: Apr-22-2019
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Fire at Notre-Dame CathedralWe, in the Archdiocese of Toronto, join in offering our prayers in solidarity with the people of Paris in the aftermath of the fire which has so terribly damaged their cathedral, the great Notre-Dame de Paris. People of faith...Posted: Apr-15-2019
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Budapest Hosts the International Eucharistic Congress in 2020Budapest, Hungary will host the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) from September 13 to 20, 2020. "Against the backdrop of a great European city," Pope Francis said about the 52nd Eucharistic Congress. "Christian communities await a new evangelization capable of...Posted: Mar-28-2019
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CCCB Statement Following Attacks At Mosques in New ZealandOn behalf of the Catholic Bishops of Canada, CCCB President Bishop Lionel Gendron, PSS, addressed a letter to the Muslim community to extend condolences and to express solidarity and support following the shootings that took place in Al Noor Mosque...Posted: Mar-19-2019
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Confessions Available Throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto This AdventThe Sacrament of Penance is a great gift given to us by God. It helps us achieve peace and joy by being forgiven for the times we've damaged our relationship with God and with others. During this Advent season...Posted: Feb-06-2019
