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Update on COVID-19 Policies in the Archdiocese of Toronto
In recent days, there have been a number of changes to COVID-19 protocols throughout the province. Given all this new information, the Archdiocese of Toronto wants to provide an update on our COVID-19 policies.
First, we thank all...
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SIGHT & INSIGHT
“God has not called me to be successful. He has called me to be faithful” (Mother Teresa). This inspirational quote was printed on a memento when Mother Teresa died on September 5th 1997. May her...
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Synod on Synodality: Imagining the Church’s Future
A global grassroots listening process is underway in the Catholic Church, which will be known as the “Synod on Synodality.”
“Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There...
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ShareLife Special Collection Weekend: October 2/3
There will be a special parish collections for ShareLife on October 2/3. We're currently at 63 per cent of our 2021 parish campaign goal, so if you are able, please give generously at your parish or on the...
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26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Accentuate the Positive
The readings of this Sunday present us with several challenges. The first reading and the gospel remind us that God’s Spirit is not confined to our church or even to Christianity. The Spirit...
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Annual mass for the faithful departed
Due to the protocols surrounding COVID-19, this year’s Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed has unfortunately been cancelled at our seven Catholic cemeteries.His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will celebrate and livestream a special...
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Update on CNEWA’s Work in Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...
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Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25
Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25.
Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...
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Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and Reconciliation
As Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...
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Background for Catholics: Residential Schools
Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion.
We acknowledge...