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75 Years of Philippines-Canada Diplomatic Relations Celebrated!
On June 4, 2024, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica hosted a Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Philippines-Canada Diplomatic Relations. Archbishop Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at the celebration, expressing his...
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Archdiocese of Toronto Priests Gather for Annual Retreat
Approximately 300 priests from the Archdiocese of Toronto took part in their yearly spiritual retreat these past few weeks (May 6-9 or 13-16). The purpose of the priest retreat is to provide priests with some well-needed...
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Youth Ministers Gather for Annual Retreat
Earlier this month, 22 Youth Ministers from across the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for their annual retreat.
Held at Scott Mission Camp in Caledon, Ont., this year’s retreat was facilitated by Fr. Joshua Roldan, Director of the Office...
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12 Men Ordained into the Permanent Diaconate
On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10 a.m. the Vicar for Permanent Deacons, the Most Reverend Vincent Nguyen, ordained 12 men to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Toronto.
The Rite of Ordination took place during Mass at...
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International Palliative Care Symposium Concludes
The International Palliative Care Symposium held in Toronto from May 21-23 has now concluded.
The Symposium titled, “Towards a Narrative of Hope,” offered by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in conjunction with the Pontifical...
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Back to Basics: Sunday, Baptism, and Eucharist
This reflection based on the readings for Pentecost Sunday—Year B: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 3-7, 12-13; and John 20:19-23.
The reading from the Gospel of John for this Pentecost Sunday...
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What Makes a Good Mother Good? — 10 Characteristics
This Mother’s Day weekend we have a special blog post from Dorothy Pilarski, the founder of CatholicMomsGroup.com, who offers this reflection on the 10 characteristics of motherhood as demonstrated by her own mom:
My mom was outspoken...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Mother's Day
Message for Mother’s Day 2024His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
12 May 2024
My Dear Friends,
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers here in the Archdiocese of Toronto. During...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for the March for Life 2024
Message for the March for Life 2024His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
9 May 2024
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I am writing to you on the occasion of this year’s March for Life...
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May 13-19 is National Family and Life Week
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) warmly invites the Catholic faithful to celebrate National Family and Life Week 2024 (NFLW), which will take place from May 13 to 19, 2024.
This year’s theme, “Love hopes...