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The Christ of the ApocalypseThe National Catholic Broadcasting Council has released a video series featuring Msgr. A. Robert Nusca, President of St. Augustine’s Seminary. Msgr. Nusca takes viewers on a compelling journey through the Book of Revelation and its message of...Posted: Jun-15-2026 -
Corpus Christi ProcessionsOver the June 6-7 weekend, many parishes across the Archdiocese of Toronto hosted Corpus Christi Processions. St. Benedict Parish shares their experience below. On June 7, a Eucharistic Procession was held at St. Benedict Church in celebration of...Posted: Jun-12-2026 -
Thousands Participate in Archdiocesan Corpus Christi ProcessionsOn Sunday, June 7, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (also known as “the Feast of Corpus Christi”), parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto led Eucharistic processions in their community, inviting the faithful...Posted: Jun-08-2026 -
Serving Heroic Women with the Sisters of LifeSister Marie Veritas, SV is a member of the Sisters of Life, a community of women religious who, in addition to the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Originally...Posted: May-11-2026 -
National Family and Life Week Reminds Us that God is with Us AlwaysNational Family and Life Week is taking place from May 10 to 17, centering on the theme “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). Below, Michelle Dabrowski, Director of the Office for Family and Life at the...Posted: May-05-2026 -
Pope Leo XIV Leads Prayer Vigil for Peace – April 11, 2026We invite Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto to join Pope Leo XIV in praying for peace. In light of so many global conflicts, including war and violence in the Middle East, the Holy Father will lead a Prayer Vigil...Posted: Apr-10-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Visits the Sisters Disciples of the Divine MasterHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited the Sisters Disciples of the Divine Master on March 26, bringing a spirit of pastoral warmth and fraternity to the community. He joined the sisters in a celebration of Vespers, sharing in the prayerful...Posted: Apr-07-2026 -
Day Retreat for Women: How to Build Resilience around Habit Change. From Resistance to PerseveranceDay Retreat for Women: How to Build Resilience around Habit Change: From Resistance to Perseverance. Be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new man, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness...Jul-11-2026 to Jul-11-2026 (09:30 AM to 04:00 PM) -
Eight - Day Silent Retreat for Men & Women with Sr. Mary Rowell, CSJGod Meets us in the Mist. A Retreat for Times of Uncertainty and Transition. Through prayer, presentations, Sacrament, spiritual accompaniment and sharing and guided by the riches of Ignatian Spirituality, we will enter gently into contemplative reflection on our questions...Jul-22-2026 to Jul-30-2026 (03:30 PM to 01:00 PM) -
Canadian Bishops Invite Prayers for Peace in the Middle EastThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement calling on the Catholic faithful to pray for peace in the Middle East. The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict...Posted: Mar-05-2026 -
Marking Ash Wednesday at St. Michael's Cathedral BasilicaAsh Wednesday began the holy season of Lent. We are reminded that Lent “is a gracious gift by which we prepare ourselves for the paschal feasts with joy of minds made pure” (Lenten Preface 1). Through prayer, fasting...Posted: Feb-20-2026 -
A Call to Build Up Heroic Men of Faith this LentStarting on March 1, the Heroic 30 Challenge kicks off – inviting men on a 31-day journey featuring a different daily motivational video from Catholic leaders. With a focus on prayer, the aim is to help bring God back...Posted: Feb-20-2026 -
In Thanksgiving for Religious on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeThis year’s Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life was celebrated on January 31, 2026, at St. Paul’s Basilica, bringing together members of communities of consecrated life from across the archdiocese for prayer...Posted: Feb-11-2026 -
World Day of the Sick 2026 – The Compassion of the SamaritanIn light of the World Day of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, Saulina Amaral, Diocesan Coordinator of the Ministries of Care, reflects on the local initiatives making an impact in the Archdiocese of Toronto. 1. What is the World...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Christmas 2025: Embracing the Light of Christ“Though He was in the form of God, Jesus did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped at, rather He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness...Posted: Dec-25-2025 -
COME AND SEE Discernment Weekend Retreat – Augustine’s SeminaryWeekend retreats for young men who may be discerning a Call to the priesthood. These weekends are a prayerful and supportive environment for young men ages 18+ to reflect, hear vocation stores from our seminaries and engage in meaningful conversation...Posted: Oct-16-2025 -
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, 2025Gospel Reading: Luke 17:11-19Jesus heals Ten Persons with Leprosy but the One who Returns to Thank is a Samaritan. Today we hear about how Jesus, continuing on His journey to Jerusalem, heals Ten Persons with Leprosy. This story...Posted: Oct-09-2025
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Adoration of Blessed SacramentOn First Friday October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A priest will also be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this time, on request.Posted: Sep-25-2025 -
Season of Creation – September 1 – October 4, 2025The Season of Creation challenges the entire Christian family around the world to care for God's creation through prayer and action. In his address for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo XIV...Posted: Aug-21-2025 -
St. Thomas the Apostle Assumption Procession August 15, 2025 Photos/Video LinksPhotos and video credits: Michael Reyes michaelreyes.com On August 15th at 6:30 p.m. (before the 7:00 p.m. Mass), there was a procession in honour of the Assumption of Our Lady in the nearby neighborhood, with...Posted: Aug-18-2025
