February 1, 2022 – The Canadian Catholic Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami are pleased to announce that the delegation to Rome to meet with Pope Francis, originally planned for December 2021...
The past few weeks have been a time to mark a number of major milestones in Cardinal Thomas Collins’ life. Sunday, January 30, presents another important anniversary in Cardinal Collins’ ministry: the 15th anniversary of his installation Mass...
January 28, 2022 – Canada’s Catholic Bishops have agreed to establish a new registered charity to support and advance healing and reconciliation initiatives. The charity is expected to manage the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, which will accept contributions from...
Moira McQueen’s new book, Walking Together: A Primer on the New Synodality, aims to explain the history, meaning and relevance of synodality as the Church undertakes a two-year process of discernment. Below, McQueen, Executive Director of the...
At the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis expressed his concern over the rising tension along the Russian-Ukrainian border. The Holy Father has asked all people of goodwill to pray for peace in Ukraine on Wednesday, January 26...
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 to 25) is an important time to reflect on the common bonds that bring us together as believers in Christ, rather than what pulls us apart. It should be the hope...
As Cardinal Thomas Collins turns 75 on January 16, he knows that God has been with him every step of the way.
“There is so much to be grateful for, and certainly being called by our Lord to serve...
On Wednesday, January 5, the Government of Ontario implemented new restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. These new restrictions have placed a 50 per cent capacity limit on places of worship.
This announcement should not...
With best wishes for the coming year...
As we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, we reflect with gratitude that we are able to gather in person to celebrate our Faith. We have so much to be thankful for...
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As we enter a new stage of the pandemic, we may feel tempted to despair. But Advent is a season of hope – a hope that invites the Lord to transform our hearts and, through us, our communities. We can...
My Fellow Parishioners,
What another year this has been! The past year has had different times of both joy and sadness. It has been a difficult year to be a Canadian and a Catholic, as we navigate the path of...
The Catholic Register’s board of directors has appointed veteran journalist Peter Stockland as publisher.
Stockland, who has been a regular Register columnist for more than 10 years, takes over responsibility for the editorial and business operations of the...
On December 16, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Thomas Collins, then serving as the Archbishop of Edmonton, as the 10th Archbishop of Toronto, succeeding Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic. Archbishop Collins would be officially installed on January 30, 2007 at St...
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24
(No 12:10 p.m. Mass)
* 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.,
* 9:00 p.m., and 12:00 Midnight
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25
* 10:00...
Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful.
“Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been many...
PRAYER FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
Before your family meal, light two purple candles and the pink candle on your Advent wreath. If you do not have an Advent wreath you may light one or three candles before you...
After careful assessment of the uncertainty and potential health risks surrounding international travel amid the recent spread of the Omicron variant, the Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami have jointly decided...
Advent is a time for us to reflect on our relationship with God and to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ. That makes it an ideal time to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
From December 12 to 18...