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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE(Revised March 27, 2024) HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Will be at 7:00 p.m. (NO NOON MASS). There will be a free will offering for Canadian Food for Children. GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY OF...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto Gather for the Chrism MassThe annual Chrism Mass, at which Archbishop Francis Leo presides, typically takes place on the Tuesday of Holy Week. The Mass brings together hundreds of priests from throughout the archdiocese and provides them the opportunity to renew their priestly vows...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates with the Faithful during Palm SundayArchbishop Leo celebrated Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica with a full congregation. Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
2024 Ordinandi Dinner Event Breaks Attendance RecordThe 34th Ordinandi Dinner was hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto on Tuesday, March 19. The Ordinandi Dinner honours the Transitional Deacons who study, pray, and reside at St...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
Ordinandi Youth Event Highlights the Joy of Priesthood and Religious LifeThe 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. 850 youth from school boards across the archdiocese came together to pray, reflect and learn about the vocation stories of the 2024 ordinandi class and Sister Beata Victoria from...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
"As Strings to a Harp" - Archbishop Leo's Message to Priests for Holy ThursdayMessage to Priests for Holy Thursday 2024 Most Rev. Francis Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto As Strings to a Harp My dear Brother Priests, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. On this day, the eve...Posted: Mar-25-2024 -
Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our LordOn March 22, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, issued the following letter and accompanying resources to the Catholic community across the archdiocese. Resources referenced within the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. ...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Archbishop Leo travels to Markham for St. Patrick’s DayArchbishop Leo traveled to St. Patrick’s Parish in Markham on March 17 to celebrate Mass and take part in a special St. Patrick’s Day reception in the parish’s “Shamrock Café.” &ldquo...Posted: Mar-21-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits St. Anthony's in TorontoOn March 3, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Anthony’s Church in Toronto. His Grace celebrated Mass and had the opportunity to meet many of the parishioners. The Mass readings were offered...Posted: Mar-20-2024 -
A Great Symphony of Prayer with Dr. Josephine LombardiThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have arranged for a two-part webinar series to enable the faithful one meaningful way to participate in the Year of Prayer. Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor...Posted: Mar-18-2024 -
SANCTUARY RENOVATIONSThe second phase of our Sanctuary renovation project is continuing. We would like to reopen fundraising for the new phase and are hoping to raise another $45,000.00, approximately half of the cost of the work to be completed...Posted: Mar-14-2024 -
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Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Neil Pereira – Joint Statement – March 12, 2024Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Neil Pereira – Joint Statement from the Diocese of Peterborough and Archdiocese of Toronto – March 12, 2024 We wish to provide an update regarding Fr. Neil Pereira, a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto who...Posted: Mar-12-2024 -
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE LENTEN PARISH MISSION 2024Click here to view full Lenten Parish Mission poster Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving in Relationship with the Solemn Triduum - (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday) Mission Director: Fr. Darlington Oparaike Date: March 12-14, 2024 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Time...Posted: Mar-07-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates Mass at Lift Jesus Higher RallyOn Saturday, March 2 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to celebrate Mass at the 2024 installment of the Lift Jesus Higher Rally. The rally, which has separate tracks for...Posted: Mar-06-2024 -
Statement from Archbishop Leo on the passing of Former Prime Minister Brian MulroneyStatement from the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, on the passing of Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney “We join with so many from throughout Canada who are deeply saddened to hear of the passing...Posted: Mar-01-2024
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Archbishop Leo visits St. John Chrysostom Parish in NewmarketOn Saturday, January 27, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited St. John Chrysostom Parish in Newmarket. Archbishop Leo celebrated the 5 p.m. Mass at the parish which was established in 1841. As part of his...Posted: Feb-26-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits the Felician SistersOn Saturday, February 17, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto had the opportunity to visit the Felician Sisters at Holy Name of Mary Convent in Mississauga. His Grace celebrated Mass for the Sisters and the Felician Associates...Posted: Feb-23-2024 -
Five Men Prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood on May 11, 2024On this day, the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, we would like to introduce you to the five men who will be receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders in May of this year. These five men, transitional...Posted: Feb-22-2024 -
Canadian Churches and Leaders Call for Peace in UkraineFebruary 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. National representatives of Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant communities, in collaboration with the World Evangelical Alliance’s Peace and Reconciliation Network, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and the...Posted: Feb-22-2024
