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All Are Called to Pray for the Care of CreationThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) are calling on all members of the faithful to join in prayer on September 1, 2024, known as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This year’s theme, &ldquo...Posted: Aug-26-2024 -
Catholic Community Pledges $750,000 to Combat Hunger AnewFood insecurity is a pressing concern in our community. Recognizing the daily struggles that many families face to put food on their tables, the Catholic community is once again stepping forward to address this critical need. Following last year&rsquo...Posted: Aug-26-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (August 25, 2024)Praying 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: Aug-22-2024 -
Bishop John Boissonneau appointed Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in CanadaCardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, the Vatican’s Pro-Prefect of the Section for the First Evangelization and New Particular Churches of the Dicastery for Evangelization, has recently appointed Bishop John Boissonneau as Director (for English-speaking Canada) of...Posted: Aug-20-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (18 August 2024)As the baptized we all share in the ministry of prayer. 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...Posted: Aug-15-2024 -
What's Happening at St. Mary's?Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed This year’s Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated by Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery...Posted: Aug-08-2024 -
Message & Resources for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (Sept. 1, 2024)In preparation for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which takes place on September 1, 2024, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development recently released the message for this special occasion from Pope...Posted: Jul-29-2024 -
Canadian Bishops Release Letter on Second Anniversary of Pope Francis' VisitOn the two-year anniversary of Pope Francis’s penitential pilgrimage to Canada, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), in a “Letter to the People of God”, has provided an update on the steps that the...Posted: Jul-24-2024
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Pilgrimage Planned to Historic Sites in QuebecSt. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, the cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is planning a summer pilgrimage to Quebec City and Montreal from August 14-18, 2024. This is an outstanding opportunity to visit prominent and historic Catholic...Posted: Jul-22-2024 -
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is set for July 28, 2024The fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated this year on Sunday, 28 July 2024. Pope Francis inaugurated this World Day to be celebrated by the universal Church each July, either on or...Posted: Jul-20-2024 -
July 21, 2024 (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Praying for the Sick and Faithful Departed St. James reminds us of our calling to pray for those in need and for the sick. As the baptized we all share in the ministry of prayer. If you have a family...Posted: Jul-18-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Travels to Chinese Martyrs Parish in MarkhamOn July 6, 2024 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Markham on the ocassion of the 37th anniversary of Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church. Archbishop Leo celebrated Mass, and had an opportunity to meet parishioners afterward...Posted: Jul-17-2024 -
Over 500 Travel to Ohio For Summer Youth ConferenceOn the weekend before Canada Day, June 28 - 30, 2024, hundreds of youth traveled to the United States of America to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Organized by the Archdiocese of Toronto&rsquo...Posted: Jul-17-2024 -
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July 14, 2024 - The 15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThis weekend, we officially welcome Fr. Neil Pereira as Associate Pastor of the parish. You are invited to come and personally welcome our new Associate. The Catholic Women’s League will be serving cake and refreshments after...Posted: Jul-11-2024 -
Young Adults Travel to Martyrs’ Shrine to “Reawaken” their Spiritual LivesOn the weekend of June 22-23, 2024, young adults across the Archdiocese of Toronto came together at Martyrs' Shrine in Midland, Ont. for their first ever Spiritus Ministry Retreat: Reawaken. Over 80 participants from all walks of life gathered...Posted: Jul-10-2024 -
Catechist Formation Program Holds Closing Retreat in ScarboroughOn June 22, 2024, participants of the 2023-24 Archdiocese of Toronto Catechist Formation Program (ACFP) gathered at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Scarborough for their closing retreat. The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass...Posted: Jul-09-2024 -
July 7th, 2024 (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Next weekend, July13/14 we will have hospitality Sunday to welcome Father Neil Pereira, our Associate Pastor. Below is a biography for your information. Rev. Fr. Neil Pereira, 34, was born in Manama, Bahrain where he lived for only...Posted: Jul-09-2024 -
Young Adult Leaders Hold Year End RetreatOn Sunday June 30, 2024, young adult ministry leaders from Spiritus East, West, York, and Durham region took time out of their long weekend to reflect on the 2023-2024 pastoral ministry season. The core leaders retreat was hosted at...Posted: Jul-04-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Blesses Restored Cemetery at St. John the Evangelist in WestonOn Sunday, June 30, 2024 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited St. John the Evangelist Church in Weston. After celebrating the 11 a.m. Mass, His Grace processed to the Cemetery located behind the Church property...Posted: Jul-04-2024
