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Online Faith Formation Study Opportunity: Now also Offered in ArabicIn ongoing partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is continuing to offer a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith...Posted: Jun-23-2023 -
Synodal Working Document ReleasedThe General Secretariat of the Synod recently rereleased the Instrumentum Laboris for the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The working document, which is derived from the material collected during the phase of...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Mass & Reception for National Indigenous Peoples DayOn June 21, 2023, Archbishop Leo presided at Mass in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The celebration took place at St. Ann’s Parish, home for many years to the Native People’s Mission in the Archdiocese...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Farewell Father Neyomal!Farewell Fr. Neyomal This weekend is Fr. Neyomal Silva’s last weekend here. You are invited to come and personally offer your good wishes and thanks for his dedicated service to our parish community, bid him farewell and...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits St. Benedict Parish in EtobicokeIn his ongoing efforts to meet the faithful of the archdiocese, Archbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Benedict parish in Etobicoke to commemorate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24, 2023. Archbishop Leo had the opportunity...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
11th Sunday in Ordinary TimeFarewell Fr. Neyomal Next weekend, June 24/25th is Fr. Neyomal Silva’s last weekend here. You are invited to come and personally offer your good wishes and thanks for his dedicated service to our parish community, bid...Posted: Jun-21-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate a special Mass on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Native People’s Mission, St. Ann’s Church located at 120...Posted: Jun-20-2023 -
Recognizing Dignity on National Indigenous Peoples DayJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for the Programs...Posted: Jun-20-2023 -
Archbishop Leo visits St. Catherine of Siena Parish, leads Corpus Christi processionArchbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Catherine of Siena parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The parish, which is served by the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinian Fathers, indicated that it was...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Sacred Heart of Jesus Highlights God’s Generous Love on the Journey to MarriageMegan Séas, a parishioner of the Archdiocese of Toronto, chronicles below her journey to marriage at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the town of Paray-Le-Monial in France. 1. How did you come to...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Bishop Nicola De Angelis Dies at Age 84Bishop Nicola De Angelis, Bishop emeritus of Peterborough and former Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, passed away June 16 in Montefiascone, Villa Santa Margarita Hospital in Italy. He was 84. The late bishop’s funeral took place this past Saturday...Posted: Jun-19-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Lake House Palliative Care CentreIn recent days, Archbishop Leo had the opportunity to visit and bless the Lake House Palliative Care Centre, one of the newest and most transformative palliative care facilities in Canada. The new centre will provide compassionate care for both patients...Posted: Jun-08-2023 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (11 June 2023)Parish Feast Day Celebration! On December 15, 1872, the new Catholic Church in Barrie was blessed by Archbishop John Joseph Lynch and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Solemnity of the...Posted: Jun-08-2023 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (4 June 2023)Prayers for the Sick and Faithful Departed If you or a family member is sick please let us know and we shall add their name to our prayer list which is posted in the gathering space of the church. We...Posted: Jun-02-2023 -
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Crucifix: THE Christian symbols of love, welcoming and compassionJune 1, 2023 My dear Brothers & Sisters in Jesus’ Sacred Heart, It is a well-known and well-founded tradition that in our Catholic devotional life, each month of the calendar year focuses on a special devotion. For...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchBeginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...Posted: May-29-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Carmelite Sisters, Parishioners in MississaugaAs part of his ongoing travels throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, visiting, celebrating and getting to know the rich diversity of our archdiocesan family, Archbishop Francis Leo recently had the opportunity to meet with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters who...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (28 May 2023)HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION Friday, June 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Prayers for the Sick and Faithful Departed If you or a family member is sick please let us know and we...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023
