This upcoming Sunday, September 24, is the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This year’s theme as chosen by Pope Francis is, “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.”
The Most Rev. Francis...
His Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto has been appointed as the new Grand Prior of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Canada Toronto Lieutenancy. The Grand Master, Cardinal Fernando Filoni issued a decree...
With the upcoming Feast of the Archangels on September 29, Fr. Andrew Summerson, Assistant Professor of Greek Patristics and Eastern Christian Studies at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies at the University of St. Michael's College...
Two natural disasters have recently struck the region of North Africa with a devastating earthquake in Morocco followed by severe flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel.
On Friday, September 8, 2023, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh in the...
Sept 27 - Please be advised that due to unforseen circumstances, the Mass listed below has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this postponement and we will advise once...
As an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis.
ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...
The Season of Creation begins September 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and runs through October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s theme is: “Let Justice and...
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Michelle Pacheco, Mission Development Coordinator for OCY Missionaries at the Office of Catholic Youth, was one of the more than 5,000 Canadian pilgrims that journeyed to Lisbon, Portugal, to celebrate World Youth Day from August 2 to 6. Below...
Five men currently studying for the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto will be ordained to the transitional diaconate this fall. This is a significant milestone in the ongoing formation process that the seminarians have undertaken over the last number...
Pope Francis has traveled to Portugal to join hundreds of thousands of young people for World Youth Day 2023, hosted by the city of Lisbon. More than 500,000 youth attended the official welcome ceremony with the Holy Father, including...
The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the feast day of our archdiocesan patron, St. Michael, on Friday, September 29, 2023. All are welcome to join in a special celebration on that day at 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael&rsquo...
Archbishop Francis Leo had the opportunity to enjoy a recent visit to St. Bernard’s Residence, a senior’s home in North York with a unique history and legacy.
Not many senior’s residences can boast the...
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned that Fr. Neil Pereira, a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto currently on loan to the Diocese of Peterborough, was charged with sexual interference and sexual assault of a minor...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) looks back on the one-year anniversary of the historic “penitential pilgrimage” of Pope Francis to Canada last summer which marked an important step toward “walking together” in the...
Summer is a great time to sit back and relax. Long, warm and bright summer days really allow us to enjoy the season – especially after so many months in the cold. It’s also an ideal opportunity to...
Written by John Ecker
One year ago, Pope Francis made his penitential pilgrimage to Canada. The theme of his visit was "Walking Together."
At the outset of his journey, in Maskwacis, Alberta, His Holiness said, "I am sorry. I ask...
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday July 23, close to the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
Pope Francis “renews his invitation to everyone – dioceses, parishes, associations...
Archdiocese of Toronto parishioner Cindy Tracey, a grandmother of 24 (soon to be 25) grandkids, reflects on her unique role in light of the third World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 23. Cindy's...
On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Pope Francis announced plans to add 21 new Cardinals to serve the faithful throughout the world.
The Holy Father said that he will hold a Consistory on September 30, 2023 for the appointment of the...