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Jubilee of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Toronto
The Jubilee of Mercy was announced by Pope Francis as a year to be lived intensely in each local Church throughout the world, allowing every person to encounter the mercy of God. The most evident sign of this pastoral care...
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Open House at St. Michael's Cathedral
On December 8 and 9, St. Michael's Cathedral opened its doors to allow the public a "sneak peek" into the restoration work that has been taking place in the mother church of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The cathedral has...
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Pope Francis Appoints Toronto Priest as Bishop of Whitehorse
Pope Francis has appointed Father Hector Vila, currently Rector of Toronto’s Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, as the new Bishop of Whitehorse. Bishop-designate Vila will become the sixth bishop of one of Canada’s largest geographical dioceses...
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Cardinal Collins addresses 1700 guests at 36th Cardinal's Dinner
The 36th Cardinal's Dinner drew 1,700 people together in Canada's largest annual charity fundraising dinner. Full address of Cardinal Thomas Collins follows.
36th Annual Cardinal's Dinner – November 5, 2015Address from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of...
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Project Hope Day 50 Mid-Campaign Update
Thank you for giving hope through your generous response to our emergency refugee sponsorship campaign.
On September 8, 2015, Cardinal Thomas Collins launched Project Hope, a 100-day emergency appeal with a goal to raise $3 million to bring 100...
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Project Hope - Refugee Crisis Resp
In response to this global humanitarian crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins has launched Project Hope, a special emergency appeal to respond to the tragic situation with a goal to raise $3 million and engage 100 volunteer committees local parishes within...
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St. Michael’s Cathedral to Close for Extensive Restoration
TORONTO (June 17, 2015) St. Michael’s Cathedral, mother church of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is temporarily closing its doors as part of its extensive restoration efforts.
Since the mid-1800s, local and global pilgrims have visited St. Michael...
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Family of Faith Campaign: Summer 2015 Video Update
In a new Family of Faith campaign video, Cardinal Collins notes that roughly half of the parishes in the archdiocese have yet to complete their Family of Faith campaigns. Wave 3, now underway, is being conducted in almost 70 parishes...
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Family of Faith passes campaign milestone
Progress on "Project Connect" continues as parishes like St. Jerome's (shown above) work with archdiocesan staff to launch new websites. The Family of Faith campaign is funding this project, which helps all parishes in the archdiocese to more effectively...
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2015 Clergy Changes
Below is a list of the 2015 clergy changes and the date they take effect.
RETIREMENT
Rev. William Burns – July 2, 2015
Rev. Massey Lombardi – July 2, 2015
RETURN TO PASTOR FROM SABBATICAL
Rev. John Facey – July...
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UPDATED: Toronto Catholics respond to Nepal Earthquake
TORONTO (April 27, 2015) – Toronto-area Catholics are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Nepal with prayer and practical aid following the catastrophic effects of a serious earthquake on April 25.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks have...
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Statement regarding Father James Roth, O.S.F.S.
In January of 2015, an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by Fr. James Roth, O.S.F.S. was received by his religious order, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (in the Toledo-Detroit Province). The allegation...
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