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Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund18 September 2025 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, I extend greetings to the faithful of the archdiocese, grateful for all that you do to build up and strengthen the Kingdom of God in your home, parish...Posted: Sep-22-2025 -
2025 Saint Michael Award Recipients AnnouncedThe Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the announcement of the 2025 Saint Michael Award recipients, recognizing distinguished and faithful service by members of the Catholic community in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2025, two awards for each pastoral region of the...Posted: Sep-19-2025 -
Special Presentation by St. Michael’s Choir SchoolFeaturing the distinguished faculty of St. Michael’s Choir School on Sunday September 28 – 2:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.Posted: Sep-18-2025 -
Bundle Up Weekend October 11 - 12, 2025Posted: Sep-18-2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the ArchangelMessage on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel29 September 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you on the occasion of the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel...Posted: Sep-18-2025
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Admission to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please contact the Parish Office. Last day for the submission of applications is September 26, 2025. RCIA instruction sessions will begin on Thursday October...Posted: Sep-18-2025 -
Thank you for Heeding God’s Call to Serve your Parish CommunityThe future of our Parish relies on the active involvement of our ministries’ volunteers. You are earnestly encouraged to join one or more of the following ministries: Alter Servers, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion, Junior and Senior Choir members...Posted: Sep-18-2025 -
Update from the Archdiocese of Toronto Regarding St. Stephen’s ChapelThis communication is intended to provide an update regarding activity at St. Stephen’s Chapel and ministries utilizing the chapel over the last number of years. The chapel was founded in 1977 by the Archdiocese of Toronto under the...Posted: Sep-16-2025 -
Four Men Ordained to the Transitional DiaconateOn Saturday, September 13, 2025, Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto came together to prayerfully support four men as they were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. The transitional diaconate is an important stage in the Sacrament of Holy Orders...Posted: Sep-15-2025 -
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossCommemorates three historical events: the discovery of the True Cross in 326, its initial exaltation for public veneration in 335, and the recovery of the Cross from the Persians in 628. Following the discovery of the True Cross, Mount Calvary...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOP TALK ON EUTHANASIA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 PHOTOS/VIDEO LINKSOn Tuesday, September 9, 2025, there was a Lunch and Learn workshop held in our Parish Church Hall after the 12:10 pm Mass. The speakers were Dr. Nisha Fernandes and our Pastor, Fr. Dr. Joseph Chandrakanthan and the topic...Posted: Sep-09-2025 -
OASIS LUNCH AND WORKSHOPSPlease contact: Francis francisoasis.st@outlook.com, call or text Les 905-479-6023. Lunch and Learn workshops, insights on wellness and mental health, hosted by OASIS, every second Tuesday of the month. Learn about isolation, depression, dementia, grieving, self...Posted: Sep-09-2025 -
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Welcome to our Newly Baptized MembersSt. Thomas parish is delighted to welcome 8 new baby members who were Baptized at our Church in the month of August: Michela, Adelia Francisca, Savy`on Jeremiah, Marilyn, Athena, Gabriel Ryan, Grayson Rhys, and Maayin. We pray for them...Posted: Sep-04-2025 -
Lunch and Learn Session organized by Older Adults Sharing in Service (OASIS)...will be held in the Church Hall on Tuesday, September 9TH after the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Presentations on EUTHANASIA and its Medico-Moral Implications will be given by Dr. Nisha Fernandes and our Pastor, Fr. Dr. Joseph...Posted: Sep-04-2025 -
A Call to Care for Our Common HomeWorld Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is observed annually on September 1st. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued the following press release to highlight Pope Leo XIV’s message to the faithful: In his...Posted: Sep-01-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo Appointed as a Member of Vatican’s Dicastery for the ClergyOn August 28, 2025, it was announced that Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy. The appointment does not impact Cardinal...Posted: Aug-28-2025 -
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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