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We Have Been Fed, Now We Go to WorkThe following post is by Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Toronto. That we are called to be disciples is without question; how we go about it is the difficult part. When I think about the real purpose of...Posted: Jul-17-2015 -
Refugee Office Handling Record Number of CasesThe Office for Refugees of the Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT) has been working tremendously hard in settling thousands of refugees from all over the world under the Civic Refugee Resettlement Program. Last year, ORAT reached an unbelievably high number of...Posted: Jun-24-2015
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Pope Francis’ Encyclical: Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common HomeOn June 18, Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home” was formally released. Archbishop of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins, commented on the teaching letter: “The central theme in this letter to...Posted: Jun-18-2015 -
I Think God Might Be Calling Me to Religious LifeFr. Chris Lemieux is the Director of the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto. As we continue to celebrate the Month of Vocations, we asked him about the steps that women can take if they feel God might be...Posted: May-26-2015
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Honouring the Workers in the VineyardWhen you imagine people working for the Catholic Church, your first thought is likely of the 827 diocesan and religious priests in our region, or the hundreds of nuns, friars and brothers who have dedicated themselves to the Church. While...Posted: May-26-2015
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I Think God Might be Calling Me to the Permanent DiaconateDeacon Stephen Pitre is the Coordinator of Diaconal Ministries for the Archdiocese of Toronto. As we continue to celebrate the Month of Vocations, we asked him about the permanent diaconate, and steps a man can take if he feels God...Posted: May-20-2015
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I Think God Might be Calling Me to the PriesthoodFr. Chris Lemieux is the Director of the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto. In light of the recent ordinations of two new priests in the Archdiocese of Toronto, we asked him about the steps men can take if...Posted: May-12-2015
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2015 National Week for Life and the FamilyOn the occasion of the National Week for Life and the Family, May 10 - 17, 2015, the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) joins Catholics from across the country and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) by releasing...Posted: May-10-2015
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Giving Thanks for 40 Years of PriesthoodThe following post was contributed by Debra Gervasio, a secretary at St. Ambrose Parish in Etobicoke. When I began working for the church years ago, I was truly ignorant about the copious amount of work necessary to run a successful...Posted: May-03-2015
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Exodus: A Fundamental Experience of VocationOn April 26, the Universal Church celebrated the 52nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations. To mark the occasion, Pope Francis released the following message, titled "Exodus, a fundamental experience of vocation". "Dear brothers and sisters, the Fourth Sunday of...Posted: Apr-27-2015
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis - Easter 2015Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness! Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glory, emptied himself, took...Posted: Apr-06-2015
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Come as You Are"We're going to church AGAIN!?" By Easter Sunday, many children around the Archdiocese of Toronto will utter the words above. Maybe a few adults, too. The Easter weekend, also known as the Triduum, is the most important time of...Posted: Apr-01-2015
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Frequently Asked Questions: Revisions to Provincial Health & Physical Education Curriculum (2015)As Catholics, we understand that parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children. The parental role in the teaching of family life issues is pivotal and vital. Catholic schools work with parents and parishes to provide students an...Posted: Feb-24-2015
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Parish Hospitality: Come Early, Stay Late!What's it like when you walk into your local church? Are you greeted with a friendly smile, welcomed with an enthusiastic handshake? Or perhaps it's like no man's land, don't try and snag the 4th row...Posted: Sep-19-2014
