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Canadian Bishops Write to Government Leaders
Members of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently wrote to federal government officials regarding two issues:
1) The proposals of the federal Standing Committee on Finance to change eligibility criteria for charitable status – this letter can be accessed...
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Requesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope Francis
Requesting Prayers of Healing for His Holiness Pope Francis27 February 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As you may be aware, Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he has been since 14 February. His Holiness is...
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Celebrating Employee Service at the Archdiocese of Toronto
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto held its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service to the Archdiocese. We recognized those employees who reached their 10, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years of...
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Three Years of War in Ukraine: A Call for Prayer and Peace
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2024 Canadian Pastoral Letter on Ukraine, Canada, and the Church remains an important resource for guidance and reflection. It highlights the role of faith communities in promoting peace...
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7th Week in Ordinary Time
What's going on this week at St. Mary's?
Praying for the Sick: 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...
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Prayers for the Health and Recovery of Pope Francis
The Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and CCCB President shared the following message, praying for the health and recovery of Pope Francis:
As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), I wish to assure the...
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6th Week in Ordinary Time
WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEK?
Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick conveys several graces and imparts the gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety, discouragement and temptation and conveys peace and fortitude. The Anointing...
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Sacred Fire Stories from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
The following press release is from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, established to accept donations from 73 Catholic dioceses across the country, and to advance healing and reconciliation initiatives, fulfilling the $30 million financial commitment made by Canada’s Bishops...
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5th Week in Ordinary Time
WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEK?
Vitamin F: Living as Pilgrims of Hope Continuing to Celebrate the Jubilee Year! - Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Church invites us to continue to...
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11,476 Years of Marriage Under One Roof – Marriage Sunday Celebration
On February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples...
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Message for Marriage Sunday from Cardinal Leo
Message for Marriage Sunday7 February 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I am writing you in anticipation of Marriage Sunday which we will be...
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