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Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Joseph Wasik – Priestly Faculties RestoredWe wish to provide an update regarding Fr. Joseph Wasik, a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto. In December 2022, Peel Police charged Fr. Wasik relating to allegations from the early 1980’s, when Fr. Wasik was a pastor...Posted: Aug-28-2025 -
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Labour Day Holiday - Monday September 1stMass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. ONLY. No Mass in the evening.Posted: Aug-28-2025 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Issues Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in GazaOn August 25, 2025, the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued a statement in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement calls attention to the suffering population of Gaza, particularly children and...Posted: Aug-25-2025 -
Close to 4,000 Join Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ ShrineClose to 4,000 Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond came together on August 24, 2025 at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario for our Year of Jubilee pilgrimage. Many pilgrims started the day as early as...Posted: Aug-25-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Invites Faithful to Pray and Fast for PeaceDuring his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful worldwide to pray and fast for peace. In the words of the Holy Father: “Next Friday, 22 August, we will celebrate the memorial of Queenship of the Blessed...Posted: Aug-20-2025 -
Celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary at Good Shepherd Chaldean CathedralOn the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo traveled to Good Shepherd Chaldean Cathedral in Toronto and attended Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Robert Jarjis, Chaldean Bishop of...Posted: Aug-19-2025 -
JUBILEE YEAR 2025 PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF THE CANADIAN MARTYRS – FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 2025 PHOTOSThe Pilgrimage left in a luxury coach bus from our parish at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025. The Pilgrimage included a visit to the Holy Doors at the Shrine as well as 10...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Jubilee of Youth a "Spiritually Transformative Pilgrimage"From July 23 to August 5, 2025, 100 young adults from the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Diocese of London, guided by two priests from Toronto and one priest from London, went on pilgrimage to Italy for the Jubilee of...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Catholic Community Commits $800,000 to Fight HungerAs food insecurity worsens across the GTA, the Catholic community is responding with its largest-ever contribution to fight hunger. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo Awarded King Charles III Coronation MedalOn August 11, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Premier Doug Ford. In a private ceremony at Queen’s Park, Premier Ford read the below proclamation: “His Eminence Frank...Posted: Aug-11-2025 -
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JUBILEE YEAR 2025 PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF THE CANADIAN MARTYRS – FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 2025Register and E-Transfer your payment to: fmartis51@gmail.com The Luxury coach leaves St. Thomas the Apostle Parish at 8:00 a.m. sharp. $55.00 PP. Visit the Holy Doors. 10:30 a.m. Assumption of the...Posted: Aug-07-2025 -
CCCB Releases Pastoral Letter on Debt Forgiveness in the Jubilee YearA pastoral letter released July 28 by the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) calls for urgent action on international debt forgiveness as part of the Church’s response to the...Posted: Aug-01-2025 -
Monday August 4th 2025 is a Holiday Mass at 9:00 am only at our ChurchAnd the Parish Office is closed for the dayPosted: Jul-31-2025 -
MISSION APPEAL FOR THE DIOCESE OF MARTHANDAM, INDIA TAKES PLACE TODAYThe Syro-Malankara Catholic Diocese of Marthandam, located in southern India, serves over 34 million people across 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Through committed missionary efforts, 76,000 people, mainly from poor and marginalized communities, have embraced the Catholic faith...Posted: Jul-31-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Peace After Horrific Attack on Congolese Catholic ChurchPope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow and dismay following a horrific attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, which left nearly 40 people dead. The Holy Father offered a message of hope, stating, "May the...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
Sister of Life with Toronto Connection to Profess Final Vows this SummerThe Sisters of Life, a religious congregation with a special fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life, is pleased to announce that Sr. Beata Victoria will profess her perpetual vows as a Sister...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - Timberwolf Summer Camp 2025Our St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Timberwolves have just returned from their annual summer camp. The Timberwolves enjoyed the great outdoors, swam in a beautiful lake, sang around the campfire, and had the time of their young lives. The FNE...Posted: Jul-22-2025 -
Celebrating the Treasure of GrandparentsGrandmother of four Maureen Crawford, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish in Sutton, Ont., reflects on her special role in light of the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 27. This year’s theme...Posted: Jul-21-2025
