St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Markham
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If You Are Struggling, Catholic Agencies Are Ready to HelpThe Christmas season can be a difficult time for many people, but the COVID-19 pandemic will likely bring new challenges to what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. If you are experiencing loneliness, loss, depression...Friday, December 18, 2020 -
Advent Day of ConfessionsThe Advent season is an excellent time to seek forgiveness for our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Christmas is when we celebrate God’s love for us, as demonstrated by the birth of Jesus. As we reflect on...Monday, December 07, 2020
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COVID-19 and the Archdiocese of Toronto: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe share the frustration of all those who are struggling with the current restrictions on places of worship, especially in lockdown regions identified by the Province of Ontario. In response to numerous inquiries at both the archdiocesan and parish level...Saturday, December 05, 2020
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Support Christians in the Middle East by Watching a Special BroadcastThe Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Salt+Light will bring you stories of hope from Middle Eastern Christians during a special broadcast on Thursday, December 10, 2020 starting at 8 p.m. This broadcast will educate us about...Wednesday, December 02, 2020
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Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Ivan Camilleri as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of TorontoPope Francis has appointed Fr. Ivan Camilleri as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Following his episcopal ordination, the new bishop will join three auxiliary bishops currently assisting the Archbishop of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins, in serving the faithful...Friday, November 27, 2020
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Watch Cardinal Collins Advocate for Palliative Care Before the Ontario LegislatureOn Monday, November 23, 2020 from 5 to 6 p.m., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will speak before an Ontario Legislature committee about Bill 3, Compassionate Care Act, 2020. The bill calls on the Minister of Health and...Monday, November 23, 2020
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Letter from Cardinal Collins: COVID-19 Provincial Measures (November 20, 2020)To all clergy, staff and the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Before providing an update on the latest measures implemented by the province of Ontario regarding churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, I wish to express my gratitude and...Friday, November 20, 2020
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Please Donate to the Philippines Relief EffortIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines is struggling through one of the worst typhoon seasons in decades after six significant storms made landfall on the Southeast Asian nation in just three weeks. The Archdiocese of Toronto...Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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Join in on the Archdiocese’s Virtual Gathering of FamiliesCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is pleased to invite families from across the archdiocese to our third annual virtual gathering of families: Family at the Heart of Formation! Happening on Saturday, November 28, 2020 starting at 10 a.m...Friday, November 13, 2020
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Join Cardinal Collins for a Dinner and Show This ThursdayFor 40 years, the archbishop of Toronto has raised funds for local charities by hosting an enormous in-person dinner. Over this time, more than $6 million have been raised to help our neighbours in need. But during the COVID...Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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Special Mass to Recognize Parish Volunteers – Wednesday, November 4Saturday, October 31, 2020We are happy to say that in the months since our churches re-opened, there has yet to be community transmission of COVID-19 in any of our parishes. This amazing track record is only possible thanks to the hard...
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Requiem Mass for Victims of COVID-19 – Monday, November 2On All Souls’ Day (Monday, November 2, 2020) at 7:30 a.m., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will celebrate a requiem Mass for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. All are invited to watch the Mass...Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Registration Deadline for the Parish Ministry Conference Is Fast ApproachingThis is your final reminder to register for the Third Annual (Virtual) Parish Ministry Conference. The Office of Formation for Discipleship has put together a great program for this conference happening on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2020...Friday, October 23, 2020
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Religious Leaders Unite to Oppose EuthanasiaMore than 50 religious leaders representing Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Jewish and Muslim communities have signed an open leader to Canadians explaining their collective opposition to the federal government’s proposed expansion of euthanasia. “It perplexes our collective minds...Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Read Pope Francis’s Latest Encyclical, Fratelli TuttiOn the Feast of St. Francis Assisi, Pope Francis signed his latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, in the tomb of his papal namesake. Meaning, “Brothers All,” Fratelli Tutti tells us that the COVID-19 pandemic has both exposed the...Monday, October 05, 2020
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Congratulations to the Archdiocese’s New Permanent DeaconsThe Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated the ordination of seven new permanent deacons at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, October 3, 2020. We congratulate our newest permanent deacons: Deacon Paul Bar Deacon Michael Lewis Deacon Daniel McPhee Deacon...Sunday, October 04, 2020
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Moira McQueen Wins Prestigious AwardWe are excited to announce that the latest winner of the Christian Culture Gold Medal Award is Moira McQueen, executive director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of...Friday, October 02, 2020
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Cardinal Collins Wins International Stewardship AwardWe are pleased to share that Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has won the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s (ICSC) 2020 Christian Stewardship Award. From his pastoral letter to his keynotes and video messages, Cardinal Collins has been...Thursday, September 17, 2020
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Good Shepherd Ministries Needs Your Help This ThanksgivingMany of our parishes have made it a tradition to host a food drive leading into Thanksgiving weekend to support the Good Shepherd Ministries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Good Shepherd needs our parishes’ help more than ever. Good...Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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A New Season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Collins Is UnderwayCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will begin his ninth season of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, September 13 at 7 p.m. This season, Cardinal Collins will reflect on the psalms and canticles...Friday, September 11, 2020
