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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 -
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Bishop John Boissonneau appointed Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in CanadaCardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, the Vatican’s Pro-Prefect of the Section for the First Evangelization and New Particular Churches of the Dicastery for Evangelization, has recently appointed Bishop John Boissonneau as Director (for English-speaking Canada) of...Posted: Aug-20-2024 -
Within the body of the altar in our church sanctuary was placed the sacred relics of....Saints Gregory and Ortasio, Priests and Martyrs St. Gregory info link here St. Ortasio info link here Saint Titus, Deacon St. Titus info link herePosted: Aug-15-2024 -
THANK YOU TO ALEX HO-SHUE FOR THE MANY YEARS OF BEING HEAD USHEROur new Head Usher will be John Yu. His name and number will be on the front of the bulletin shortly.Posted: Aug-15-2024 -
OUR ANNUAL MASS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED WILL BE CELEBRATED AUGUST 14TH AT 7:00 P.M.In the event of rain, Masses will be held in: Our Lady of Fatima Mausoleum at Assumption Cemetery. Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery. St. Anthony’s Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Main Mausoleum at Resurrection...Posted: Aug-08-2024 -
Message & Resources for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (Sept. 1, 2024)In preparation for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which takes place on September 1, 2024, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development recently released the message for this special occasion from Pope...Posted: Jul-29-2024 -
Do you have photos of St. Thomas the Apostle activities that you wish to share with others on our parish Facebook page?Do you have photos of St. Thomas the Apostle activities that you wish to share with others on our parish Facebook page? These can include pictures of your wedding, baptism, committee or church event, sacrament, or other special occasions. Email...Posted: Jul-24-2024 -
Canadian Bishops Release Letter on Second Anniversary of Pope Francis' VisitOn the two-year anniversary of Pope Francis’s penitential pilgrimage to Canada, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), in a “Letter to the People of God”, has provided an update on the steps that the...Posted: Jul-24-2024 -
Pilgrimage Planned to Historic Sites in QuebecSt. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, the cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is planning a summer pilgrimage to Quebec City and Montreal from August 14-18, 2024. This is an outstanding opportunity to visit prominent and historic Catholic...Posted: Jul-22-2024 -
Our Updated Parish Office HoursSunday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a...Posted: Jul-22-2024 -
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is set for July 28, 2024The fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated this year on Sunday, 28 July 2024. Pope Francis inaugurated this World Day to be celebrated by the universal Church each July, either on or...Posted: Jul-20-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Travels to Chinese Martyrs Parish in MarkhamOn July 6, 2024 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Markham on the ocassion of the 37th anniversary of Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church. Archbishop Leo celebrated Mass, and had an opportunity to meet parishioners afterward...Posted: Jul-17-2024 -
Over 500 Travel to Ohio For Summer Youth ConferenceOn the weekend before Canada Day, June 28 - 30, 2024, hundreds of youth traveled to the United States of America to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Organized by the Archdiocese of Toronto&rsquo...Posted: Jul-17-2024 -
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 -
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SPECIAL MASS BY ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS LEO....on Friday evening (July 5, 2024) for the re-dedication. It was more special by the return of Father Richard Andrews and Deacon Sarfaraz Pinto. Thank you also to our Lectors, organist, cantor, ushers, altar boys and thank you to...Posted: Jul-11-2024 -
Young Adults Travel to Martyrs’ Shrine to “Reawaken” their Spiritual LivesOn the weekend of June 22-23, 2024, young adults across the Archdiocese of Toronto came together at Martyrs' Shrine in Midland, Ont. for their first ever Spiritus Ministry Retreat: Reawaken. Over 80 participants from all walks of life gathered...Posted: Jul-10-2024 -
Catechist Formation Program Holds Closing Retreat in ScarboroughOn June 22, 2024, participants of the 2023-24 Archdiocese of Toronto Catechist Formation Program (ACFP) gathered at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Scarborough for their closing retreat. The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass...Posted: Jul-09-2024 -
Young Adult Leaders Hold Year End RetreatOn Sunday June 30, 2024, young adult ministry leaders from Spiritus East, West, York, and Durham region took time out of their long weekend to reflect on the 2023-2024 pastoral ministry season. The core leaders retreat was hosted at...Posted: Jul-04-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Blesses Restored Cemetery at St. John the Evangelist in WestonOn Sunday, June 30, 2024 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited St. John the Evangelist Church in Weston. After celebrating the 11 a.m. Mass, His Grace processed to the Cemetery located behind the Church property...Posted: Jul-04-2024
