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GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRIES THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVEThanksgiving Food Drive, September 2 – October 7. Please place items by the downstairs washrooms. Items Needed: Tuna and Canned Meat, Coffee and Tea Bags, Soup and Stews, Condiments (e.g. Soy Sauce, Barbecue Sauce, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, etc.) Peanut...Posted: Sep-05-2024 -
The Knights of ColumbusThe KOC continue to fundraise by collecting EMPTIES, such as the following: Beer cans or bottles, wine bottles, spirits (such as vodka, rum, or whiskey, etc.). All proceeds will go to St. Thomas the Apostle and the Charities of...Posted: Sep-05-2024 -
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Catholic Community Pledges $750,000 to Combat Hunger AnewFood insecurity is a pressing concern in our community. Recognizing the daily struggles that many families face to put food on their tables, the Catholic community is once again stepping forward to address this critical need. Following last year&rsquo...Posted: Aug-26-2024 -
Linda’s LegacyCountless cars cross the intersection of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto’s North York every day. The intersection is like thousands of other intersections in Canada’s largest city. In one corner a gas station, in...Posted: Aug-05-2024 -
JULY 28, 2024 – 17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YOU EXTEND COMPASSION TO GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY THROUGH SHARELIFEOn World Grandparents’ Day, we are called to show our love to grandparents and the elderly – to honour them and recognize their many contributions to society. Through your support, ShareLife agencies are able to provide seniors with security...Posted: Jul-25-2024 -
Hurricane Relief Drive for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique - Sunday, July 28, 2024Dear Nationals & Friends, We are helping to build awareness and support for a Hurricane Relief Drive for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. It will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m...Posted: Jul-17-2024 -
Locations of the St. Vincent de Paul collection boxes at St. Thomas the Apostle parishFYI: For those who wish to donate, here are the locations of the St. Vincent de Paul collection boxes at St. Thomas the Apostle parish.Posted: Jun-23-2024 -
THANK YOU FROM THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAULMatthew 25:40: ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’ The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to thank all...Posted: May-23-2024 -
Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 17 marks the first ShareLife Sunday of 2024. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters, Executive Director...Posted: Mar-13-2024 -
Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now OpenCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...Posted: Jan-19-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Address from the 44th Annual Cardinal's Dinner44th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – 14 November 2023Address by His Grace Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Thank you, Mr. MacKinnon, for your kind words and for all your committed work in coordinating the organization of...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
ACN CANADA – RED WEDNESDAYRed Wednesday is an annual international event which will take place on November 15. Together, let’s raise awareness about the persecution of Christians and promote religious freedom for all. Be among the ones in your parish to...Posted: Nov-09-2023 -
New Scholarships Announced by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of TorontoCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) have announced the creation of new scholarships to support learners from a host of different backgrounds and capacities including newcomers and people seeking refuge in Canada, outstanding youth, and adults continuing their...Posted: Oct-23-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Missionaries of Charity, St. Padre Pio ParishHis Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto recently attended the Missionaries of Charity’s Mother Teresa Festival. The Missionaries of Charity Sisters are a religious community founded by Mother Teresa (now St. Teresa of Calcutta) in...Posted: Oct-16-2023 -
HUMANITARIAN AID FOR MOROCCOThe Archdiocese of Toronto will accept donations and channel funds through our Catholic partners in Morocco to support relief efforts underway. Those wishing to help may do so in the follow ways: Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website...Posted: Oct-05-2023 -
OUR THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE....will begin the weekend of September 8/9 and end Thanksgiving weekend October 7/8. Food donations can be dropped off just outside the downstairs washrooms. Donations requested: tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, soup and stews, mayonnaise, jams, granola bars, mustard...Posted: Sep-28-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Aid Those Impacted by Disasters in Morocco and LibyaTwo natural disasters have recently struck the region of North Africa with a devastating earthquake in Morocco followed by severe flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel. On Friday, September 8, 2023, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh in the...Posted: Sep-15-2023 -
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL...will collect your donations on September 16 – 17, 2023. We collect clothes, shoes, boots, blankets, sheets, towels, etc. We do not accept appliances, baby or regular furniture, books, mattresses, dishes, construction material or video tapes. For more information visit...Posted: Sep-14-2023 -
Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food InsecurityAs an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...Posted: Sep-06-2023
