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How to Read the Bible in a YearElizabeth Klein is an Assistant Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute, which serves the formation of Catholics for the New Evangelization through academic and parish programs. As part of its work, the institute helps Catholics to read the Bible...Posted: Feb-09-2022 -
‘Walking Together’ on the Journey to the SynodMoira McQueen’s new book, Walking Together: A Primer on the New Synodality, aims to explain the history, meaning and relevance of synodality as the Church undertakes a two-year process of discernment. Below, McQueen, Executive Director of the...Posted: Jan-28-2022 -
Introducing the St. Monica Institute: A New Centre of Catholic FormationPosted: Dec-16-2021The St. Monica Institute for Education and Evangelization is a new initiative from the Archdiocese of Toronto. This partner organization of St. Augustine’s Seminary will provide educational opportunities for Catholics in the archdiocese – and beyond. Matthew Marquardt... -
A Closer Look at Mother MaryOn January 15, 2022, Dr. Josephine Lombardi will be leading a workshop titled, “Mariology: Past and Present,” which will delve into current developments in the study of Mary. A part of St. Augustine’s Seminary’s...Posted: Dec-10-2021 -
Upcoming Workshop Explores Some of the Bible’s Most Difficult QuestionsPosted: Sep-24-2021Fr. Fred Chung is a faculty member at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto, Ont. On Saturday, October 2, he will host an online Lay Spiritual Formation workshop on “The Soul’s Search for Joy and Meaning...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (11 July 2021)...Posted: Jul-08-2021THE ANNUAL MASS OF 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... -
Cardinal Thomas Collins’ Book RecommendationsCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is known to be an avid reader and, over the years, he has recommended a number of books while preaching at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. With summer right around the corner, we...Posted: Jun-02-2021 -
Watch: Vatican Conference Discusses Better Health For AllEveryone is now able to watch sessions from the Vatican’s wide-ranging interdisciplinary conference, “Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul: How Innovation and Novel Delivery Systems Improve Human Health,” which concluded in early-May. Speakers...Posted: May-17-2021 -
Catholic Education Week 2021: Nurturing HopeDuring Catholic Education Week 2021 (Sunday, May 2 to Saturday, May 7), the Archdiocese of Toronto thanks everyone who contributes to Catholic education in Ontario, especially after this incredibly difficult year. Teachers, students and staff have all shown amazing creativity...Posted: May-03-2021 -
Watch Cardinal Collins’ Latest Lectio DivinaPosted: Feb-12-2021On the evening of Sunday, February 7, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, spoke about “A Life of Honour” during his latest edition of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Lectio Divina is... -
Find the Creator in the Science of the UniverseEarlier this week, the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto hosted a fascinating discussion about what our current scientific knowledge of the universe says about the existence of God. And you can now watch...Posted: Feb-05-2021
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Auditions Being Booked for St. Michael’s Choir School AdmissionsSt. Michael’s Choir School is a unique and heralded educational experience that is offered jointly by the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Toronto Catholic District School Board. It is consistently ranked as one of the best schools...Posted: Jan-15-2021 -
Learn More about ‘The Songs of the Angels in the Book of Revelation’Everyone is invited to participate in an upcoming virtual class on "The Songs of the Angels in the Book of Revelation" offered by St. Augustine's Seminary's Lay Spiritual Formation Program. On Saturday, January 23, 2021...Posted: Jan-15-2021
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Back to School Message From Cardinal Thomas CollinsAs schools begin re-opening across Ontario, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has recorded a video message thanking all the students, parents, teachers and staff for their hard work preparing for this unusual academic year. Please click the image...Posted: Sep-08-2020 -
Webinar: Reason, Faith and the Struggle for Western CivilizationPosted: Aug-26-2020It was no accident that the Enlightenment took place in a culture formed by Judeo-Christian thought, according to Samuel Gregg, research director at the Acton Institute. The genius of Western Civilization, Gregg says, is the understanding that faith and...
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Register for Lay Ministry Formation EventsDid you know that the Office of Formation for Discipleship regularly offers formation opportunities for those involved in lay ministry? These events, which are now offered online, will deepen your understanding of your ministry, provide the archdiocese’s policies...Posted: Aug-14-2020
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Don’t Miss the Third Annual (Virtual) Parish Ministry ConferencePosted: Aug-04-2020Clergy, parish staff, volunteers and religious partners are invited to the third annual Parish Ministry Conference, happening online on Friday, October 30 and Saturday October 31, 2020. This year’s conference will explore the theme, “Called to Be...
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Online Classes to Deepen Your Faith Are Available to Our ParishionersPosted: Jul-30-2020Did you know that parishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto can take online courses that will deepen their faith and expand their knowledge of Catholicism? Dozens of fascinating courses that can be taken completely online in just a few weeks...
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Cardinal Collins' Book List for Catholics Who Want to Defend the FaithDuring his Sunday, May 17 Mass, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, listed a few books that he recommends all Catholics read. After a number of enquiries, we thought we’d share Cardinal Collins’ reading list: The Bible...Posted: May-20-2020
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ShareLife Agencies Need Your Support During COVID-19ShareLife Week (May 10-15, 2020) is an excellent time to reflect on how the vulnerable members of our community need support more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, we know that thousands of people have lost their...Posted: May-12-2020
