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Clergy Changes 2022Below is the list of clergy changes for 2022. RETIREMENT Msgr. Gregory Ace – June 29, 2022c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. Victor Boiragi – June 29, 2022Our Lady of Grace MonasteryMarylake, PO...Posted: May-27-2022 -
Sixth Sunday of EasterIf 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 remember in prayer those who have...Posted: May-19-2022 -
Communication from Cardinal Collins – Retirement of Jim Milway, Chancellor of Temporal AffairsTo all clergy and staff of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Jim Milway has indicated his desire to retire from the Archdiocese of Toronto as he approaches the end of his second term as Chancellor of Temporal Affairs. I have appreciated...Posted: May-16-2022 -
Cancelled: Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveSadly, the Archdiocese of Toronto has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective, which was planned to take place on Wednesday, May 18. It proved difficult to secure a candidate from one of...Posted: May-14-2022 -
A New Satellite Office to Serve the Catholic CommunityOn May 5, Cardinal Thomas Collins blessed the Archdiocese of Toronto’s new satellite office at 830 Bathurst St., just south of St. Peter’s Parish. The Paulist Fathers opened the Catholic Information Centre to attract new converts...Posted: May-13-2022 -
Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Dates and Hub Cities for Papal Visit to CanadaEarlier today, the Vatican formally announced that Pope Francis will travel to Canada from July 24-29, 2022. The historic visit, focused on Indigenous healing and reconciliation, will be the fourth papal journey to Canada and the first since Saint...Posted: May-13-2022 -
Fifth Sunday of EasterFAMILY PRAYER DURING EASTERTIME As your family gathers for meals throughout the season of Easter you are invited to begin by lighting a candle and then praying together. Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! God of all joy, We are at...Posted: May-12-2022
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Fourth Sunday of EasterHAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! DIAPER DRIVE Catholic Women’s League are collecting diapers, pull-ups and wipes this weekend after all Masses for The Women’s and Children’s Shelter of Barrie. Donations of cash or...Posted: May-05-2022 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Hosts an Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveWith the official start of the 2022 Ontario general election campaign upon us, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce that we will host another “Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective” on Wednesday, May 18 starting at...Posted: May-03-2022
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Third Sunday of EasterCatholic Education Week — May 1-May 6, 2022 “Rebuild, Renew, Restore Together” During Catholic Education Week (May 1-May 6, 2022), we give thanks for the gift of publicly funded Catholic Education in our province. Catholic schools...Posted: Apr-28-2022 -
Catholic Education Week – May 1 to 6Every year during Catholic Education Week, we are called to celebrate the valuable contributions that Catholic schools make to our parish communities, our province and our country. This year, Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from Sunday, May 1 to...Posted: Apr-22-2022 -
Holy Week 2022On the weekend of April 9/10, Catholics around the world will celebrate Palm Sunday and we will enter into Holy Week, the most profound period in the Christian calendar. This is a time for us to remember the sacrifice...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
Mark Wahlberg’s film Father Stu highlights the strength that comes from sufferingFather Stu is based on the inspiring true-life story of Fr. Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who develops a muscular disorder that mimics the symptoms of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mark Wahlberg, who stars as Father Stu...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
Encountering Christ on the RCIA journeyRebecca Spellacy, who became Catholic as an adult, is the Director of Worship for the Diocese of Austin, Texas, and the former Associate Director, Liturgy, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Toronto. Below, she shares...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
Looking Back at the Indigenous Delegation to RomePope Francis has concluded his meetings with Indigenous delegates in the Vatican to learn more about the legacy of Canada’s residential school system and to apologize for abuses that occurred there. The Holy Father said that listening to...Posted: Apr-01-2022 -
The Fifth Sunday in Lent5TH SUNDAY IN LENT: CELEBRATING A SCRUTINYToday in Catholic parishes throughout the world the Church will celebrate a scrutiny with the elect. A scrutiny is a prayer for purification and strength. The scrutiny is a preparatory rite for the...Posted: Mar-31-2022 -
Fourth Sunday of LentPraying 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 the gathering space of the church. We remember in...Posted: Mar-25-2022 -
Consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of MaryOn Friday, March 25, the Archdiocese of Toronto will answer the call of Pope Francis for dioceses around the world to pray for peace to help bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. During a ceremony of prayer...Posted: Mar-21-2022 -
The Third Sunday of LentJourney to Easter! A Time of Purification and Enlightenment A Lenten Series: March 24 and March 31st. The season of Lent is a time to prepare for baptism or to prepare to renew our baptismal promises. You are invited to...Posted: Mar-17-2022 -
Updated Covid-19 Protocols Coming into Effect on Monday, March 21The Archdiocese of Toronto has followed the Government of Ontario’s Covid-19 guidance throughout the pandemic. Last week, the provincial government announced the end of public masking requirements in most settings effective Monday, March 21, 2022. The health...Posted: Mar-16-2022
