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Archbishop Leo Travels to St. Peter’s Church for Divine Mercy SundayOn Sunday, April 7, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Peter’s Church in Toronto to celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of Divine Mercy. In his homily, Archbishop Leo announced the Good News...Posted: Apr-11-2024 -
Archdiocesan-Wide Consecration of the Blessed Virgin MaryOn the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord (April 8), parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto took the opportunity to participate in the archdiocesan-wide Consecration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Annunciation of Our Lord is usually celebrated...Posted: Apr-09-2024 -
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - April 8, 2024The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is a feast that commemorates the most sublime moment in the history of time, the moment when the Second Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity assumed human nature in the womb...Posted: Apr-08-2024 -
2nd Sunday of Easter (April 7, 2024)Christ is Risen! Alleluia! For 50 days we celebrate the great feast of Easter! In our parish and homes, we continue to praise our God and celebrate Jesus’ victory over death. Alleluia! Many have commented on the...Posted: Apr-04-2024 -
Easter Sunday - He Is Risen Alleluia!At Easter, we rejoice in the empty tomb—Jesus's resurrection. Easter is the day Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified. The empty tomb means that Jesus's words rang true. He fulfilled the promises of Scripture...Posted: Mar-31-2024 -
The Easter Vigil - Christ is RisenIt begins with the blessing of the Easter Fire and from it the Pascal Candle, which is then brought into the darkened church. The Exultet, the great hymn of light, is sung. The Easter Vigil Mass is the service that...Posted: Mar-31-2024 -
Good Friday - the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Holy Thursday - The Last Supper at MassThe central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. This event is celebrated at every Mass, as part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but it is specially commemorated on Holy Thursday. Except...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Easter Sunday! (March 31, 2024)Christ is Risen! Alleluia! For 50 days we celebrate the great feast of Easter! In our parish and homes, we continue to praise our God and celebrate Jesus’ victory over death. Alleluia! As your family gathers for meals throughout...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto Gather for the Chrism MassThe annual Chrism Mass, at which Archbishop Francis Leo presides, typically takes place on the Tuesday of Holy Week. The Mass brings together hundreds of priests from throughout the archdiocese and provides them the opportunity to renew their priestly vows...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates with the Faithful during Palm SundayArchbishop Leo celebrated Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica with a full congregation. Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
2024 Ordinandi Dinner Event Breaks Attendance RecordThe 34th Ordinandi Dinner was hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto on Tuesday, March 19. The Ordinandi Dinner honours the Transitional Deacons who study, pray, and reside at St...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
The Sacred Project: Cantor Jonathan Michael highlights passion for sacred music in upcoming television seriesJonathan Michael has been a cantor in Catholic parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto for 42 years. A graduate of the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School in downtown Toronto, the singer went on to post-secondary studies...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Archbishop Leo travels to Markham for St. Patrick’s DayArchbishop Leo traveled to St. Patrick’s Parish in Markham on March 17 to celebrate Mass and take part in a special St. Patrick’s Day reception in the parish’s “Shamrock Café.” &ldquo...Posted: Mar-21-2024 -
March 24, 2024 (Palm Sunday)Preparing for and Celebrating the Easter Triduum - March 28 – 30th, 2024 The Easter Triduum is the highpoint of our Church year. The word Triduum means three. For a Catholic there is really nothing more important than gathering with...Posted: Mar-21-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits St. Anthony's in TorontoOn March 3, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Anthony’s Church in Toronto. His Grace celebrated Mass and had the opportunity to meet many of the parishioners. The Mass readings were offered...Posted: Mar-20-2024 -
Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Neil Pereira – Joint Statement – March 12, 2024Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Neil Pereira – Joint Statement from the Diocese of Peterborough and Archdiocese of Toronto – March 12, 2024 We wish to provide an update regarding Fr. Neil Pereira, a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto who...Posted: Mar-12-2024 -
March 10, 2024 (4th Sunday of Lent)We invite you to attend Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m. Praying for the Sick and Faithful Departed If you or a family member is sick please let us...Posted: Mar-07-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates Mass at Lift Jesus Higher RallyOn Saturday, March 2 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to celebrate Mass at the 2024 installment of the Lift Jesus Higher Rally. The rally, which has separate tracks for...Posted: Mar-06-2024 -
Statement from Archbishop Leo on the passing of Former Prime Minister Brian MulroneyStatement from the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, on the passing of Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney “We join with so many from throughout Canada who are deeply saddened to hear of the passing...Posted: Mar-01-2024
