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EXTERNAL: BOARD DIRECTORThe Galilee Centre in Arnprior, Ont. is urgently looking to recruit a volunteer Director for its Board. Ideally, you would be a mid-career professional with a set of skills that would enhance our governance capability. You are a practicing...Apr-25-2025 to May-25-2025 (12:00 AM to 12:00 AM) -
Finding Hope through HopeLineFr. Dr. Matthew M. Durham, D.Min is the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Fr. Durham shares his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint...Posted: Nov-01-2024 -
Urgent appeal for support in Lebanon—Joint call for help and prayersWith the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for...Posted: Oct-16-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (September 29, 2024).....Parish Breakfast - Today! The Knight of Columbus Council 1626, will be hosting a parish breakfast in the hall after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses TODAY, Sunday, September 29th, 2024. Pancakes, sausages, maple syrup...Posted: Sep-27-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (September 22, 2024)Stewardship Sunday is today, September 22nd, 2024 - A steward is someone who receives God’s gifts gratefully, develops those gifts responsibly, shares those gifts lovingly in justice with others, and makes a return with interest to the Lord. ...Posted: Sep-20-2024 -
CNEWA Canada Urges National Response for War in UkraineCatholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada is launching a campaign to raise $600,000 to supply ten hospitals in Ukraine with medical equipment, hygiene products and transportation. The appeal follows the news in July of a cruise missile striking...Posted: Sep-17-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (September 15, 2024)The St. Vincent de Paul Annual Collection The Society of St Vincent de Paul will be having its annual collection this weekend, September 14/15. It is through your donations we are able to provide food for our clients and...Posted: Sep-12-2024 -
A REVIEW: A symposium about the homeless situation in Barrie...Nothing about us without us A Symposium to Educate our Community on Homelessness in Barrie On the evening of September 23rd at St. Marys’ Church, Fr. Larry hosted the parish’s first symposium on...Sep-01-2024 to Oct-01-2025 -
Catholic Community Pledges $750,000 to Combat Hunger AnewFood insecurity is a pressing concern in our community. Recognizing the daily struggles that many families face to put food on their tables, the Catholic community is once again stepping forward to address this critical need. Following last year&rsquo...Posted: Aug-26-2024 -
Linda’s LegacyCountless cars cross the intersection of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto’s North York every day. The intersection is like thousands of other intersections in Canada’s largest city. In one corner a gas station, in...Posted: Aug-05-2024 -
Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 17 marks the first ShareLife Sunday of 2024. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters, Executive Director...Posted: Mar-13-2024 -
Fraudulent e-mail and social media communication - WarningFrom: Neil MacCarthy, Director, Public Relations & Communications Date: March 1, 2024 Re: ...Posted: Mar-01-2024 -
Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now OpenCatholic 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...Posted: Jan-19-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Address from the 44th Annual Cardinal's Dinner44th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – 14 November 2023Address by His Grace Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Thank you, Mr. MacKinnon, for your kind words and for all your committed work in coordinating the organization of...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
New Scholarships Announced by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of TorontoCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) have announced the creation of new scholarships to support learners from a host of different backgrounds and capacities including newcomers and people seeking refuge in Canada, outstanding youth, and adults continuing their...Posted: Oct-23-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Missionaries of Charity, St. Padre Pio ParishHis Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto recently attended the Missionaries of Charity’s Mother Teresa Festival. The Missionaries of Charity Sisters are a religious community founded by Mother Teresa (now St. Teresa of Calcutta) in...Posted: Oct-16-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Aid Those Impacted by Disasters in Morocco and LibyaTwo 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...Posted: Sep-15-2023 -
Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food InsecurityAs 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...Posted: Sep-06-2023 -
Christ the KingLUX VITAE Saturday, November 26th from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. You are invited to attend our Christmas Market held indoor and outdoor this year! The Catholic Women’s League and other vendors will be...Posted: Nov-18-2022 -
CMDA Launch Campaign For Compassion and CareThe Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada have launched a campaign encouraging all levels of government to broaden access to quality care and resources for those in need of palliative care, mental health services, and support for people...Posted: Nov-03-2022
