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In Service to the CommunityIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 14/15), here's a look at Fr. Martin Pereira's vocation in service to the community. God’s love offers an...Posted: Nov-10-2026 -
An Update on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada – Help Not HarmWe are grateful to all those who, over the last number of months, reached out to their elected Member of Parliament to respectfully ask their support of Bill C-218. The private member’s bill would have amended existing...Posted: Oct-16-2026 -
One in Christ, United in MissionIn September 2025, the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto was re-launched with Fr. Paul Johnston, a missionary priest with the Society of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), invited to be the director. Fr. Paul brings with him...Posted: Oct-08-2026 -
A Place of Nourishment and CommunityFor the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) in the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, Yesmil Pena, a third-order Franciscan who founded the St. Philip Neri Table food bank at St. Philip Neri Parish, discusses this ministry and its...Posted: Sep-28-2026 -
Catholic Charities Announces Expanded $700,000 Community Grants Program for 2026Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) has officially expanded its Community Grants Program for 2026 to create new opportunities for organizations addressing urgent social needs. Thanks to a generous legacy gift, CCAT is now able to distribute $700...Posted: Jul-17-2026 -
Supporting the Mission of The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of the Incarnate WordOn Friday, June 12, The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of the Incarnate Word, who operate the St. Peter's Child Care Centre in Woodbridge, held a fundraiser to fund the refurbishing of the much-needed kitchen facilities at...Posted: Jun-19-2026 -
Walking Together Towards ReconciliationIn honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Rosella Kinoshameg discusses her Indigenous Catholic spirituality. Rosella is an Odawa elder from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Territory (Manitoulin Island). She is chair of the board for the National...Posted: Jun-16-2026 -
Catholic Charities' Annual Meeting with Cardinal Leo Highlights Mission of ServiceOn May 7, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathered with the Board of Directors and staff of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) for its Annual Meeting, offering a moment to commemorate the past year’s work...Posted: May-11-2026 -
Serving Heroic Women with the Sisters of LifeSister Marie Veritas, SV is a member of the Sisters of Life, a community of women religious who, in addition to the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Originally...Posted: May-11-2026 -
ShareLife is More than a CollectionIt's about bringing the Gospel to life. This article originally appeared in the March 15, 2026 edition of The Catholic Register in recognition of ShareLife’s 50th anniversary. It was in January 2005 that I began my...Posted: Mar-13-2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Posted: Mar-03-2026 -
Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program Hits Record to Keep Kids Warm this WinterKnights of Columbus in Ontario donated a record-breaking 20,736 new winter coats to children in need this year through its Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. The Ontario chapter of the organization surpassed its target thanks to...Posted: Feb-02-2026 -
Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Posted: Dec-11-2025 -
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Restores Hope in the Holy LandOn Nov. 29, more than 250 supporters of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) gathered at the Venu Event Space in Woodbridge, Ont., for a gala evening themed “Restoring Hope in the City of God...Posted: Dec-08-2025 -
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
