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World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking
Today (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child.
After praying the Angelus in...
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Archbishop Leo Visits Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, traveled North to Aurora, Ont. for a pastoral visit to the parish community of Our Lady of Grace.
Not only was Archbishop Leo able to celebrate...
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National Catholic Health Care Week February 4-10
February 4-10 is National Catholic Health Care Week. It is an opportunity to recognize the important work of Catholic health care providers and organizations throughout the country.
The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada website states that Catholic health care...
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Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3
Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are...
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Sunday of the Word of God
The “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...
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Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now Open
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...
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Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi Dinner
We are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...
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Pastoral Letter from the Most Rev. Francis Leo
On January 1, 2024, the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, the Most Rev. Francis Leo released a Pastoral Letter, "Seeking the Kingdom of God Above and Beyond All Other Things."
The letter is directed to the People of...
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Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo
Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo
Praised be Jesus Christ.
My dear brothers and sisters,
I wish to bring warm Christmas greetings to all of you and your families as faithful Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. This is...
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Registration Open for New Cycle of Formation Courses
In partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is once again offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Hanukkah
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As Catholic Christians, we are in the midst of our Advent celebrations, the solemn and sacred preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour, on Christmas Day...
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Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” Gala
Last month, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to attend Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” dinner at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ont.
The event, a fundraiser for the 24...
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Faithful Service Recognized with Papal Honours
The Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, presented Papal Honours to six people during Mass on November 30 at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto.
Papal Honours provide an opportunity to recognize individuals who have exhibited...