Good Shepherd Parish, Thornhill
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Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our LordOn March 22, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, issued the following letter and accompanying resources to the Catholic community across the archdiocese. Resources referenced within the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To...Friday, March 22, 2024 -
Message from Archbishop Leo on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeMessage of Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life 2 February 2024 My dear Brothers and Sisters in Consecrated Life, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. With the liturgical feast...Monday, January 29, 2024
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Passing of Msgr. WeberOur beloved Monsignor John Weber passed away on Friday, 15th September, 2023 around 8:00 pm. May his soul rest in peace. Funeral mass will be held at the Good Shepherd Church on Thursday, September 21 at 10:00 a...Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Sunday Mass ObligationOn March 13, 2020, Cardinal Collins issued a communication to the faithful of this archdiocese indicating that it was necessary to cancel public celebrations of the Eucharist on the coming Sunday, stating: “For this weekend and any other which...Wednesday, June 01, 2022
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Message from Cardinal CollinsRead Message from Cardinal Collins re. Reduction of COVID-19 RestrictionsTuesday, March 01, 2022
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Background for Catholics: Residential SchoolsRead Cardinal Collins' statement on the background of Residential SchoolsSaturday, July 24, 2021
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re Discovery of Children’s Remains at former Kamloops Residential SchoolRead Cardinal Collins' Statement regarding residential schools. June 3, 2021Saturday, June 05, 2021 -
Mary’s Gaze in a Polarized WorldOn Oct. 11, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo invited the audience at the Grand Séminaire de Montréal to see the world through Mother Mary’s eyes. Organized by Seminary’s Foundation, the conference, &ldquo...Friday, October 17, 2025 -
2025 Forum for Catholic Movements and Associations: “Journeying Together as Pilgrims of Hope”The Tri-Annual Forum for Catholic Movements and Associations is taking place Oct. 17 to 19 in Toronto. Organized by the Standing Committee for Relations with Catholic Movements and Associations of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), the theme...Friday, October 17, 2025 -
Our Lady of Good Counsel Caribbean Parish Celebrates Golden Jubilee Anniversary MassThe Jubilee Mass Sunday, Oct. 12 was a day of joy and thanksgiving at Our Lady of Good Counsel Caribbean Canadian Catholic Church (OLGC) as the community gathered to celebrate 50 years since its foundation. Bishop Robert Kasun, CSB, presided...Thursday, October 16, 2025 -
Finding Hope at the Tri-Annual Reunion of Permanent DeaconsFrom Oct. 3 to 5, Permanent Deacons of the Archdiocese of Toronto together with their wives, gathered for the 12th Tri-Annual Coming Together Reunion at Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, Ont. The theme of the weekend was H.O.P...Friday, October 10, 2025 -
Eleven Knights and Dames Invested in Ancient OrderOn Oct. 5, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo invested 11 new Knights and Dames into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Lieutenancy Canada – Toronto. Cardinal Leo serves as the Grand Prior of the Toronto Lieutenancy of...Thursday, October 09, 2025 -
Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te Issued by Pope Leo XIVOn October 4, 2025, Pope Leo XIV issued his first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi te. The Holy Father builds on themes contained in the final encyclical of his predecessor, Pope Francis, entitled Dilexit nos. Pope Leo’s message...Thursday, October 09, 2025 -
First Annual Ukrainian Catholic Bishop's DinnerOn Sept. 11, Bishop Bryan Bayda of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada hosted a Gala Dinner honouring Mykola Cardinal Bychok. This was a particularly special initiative of Bishop Bayda as this marked the 1st Annual Bishop...Thursday, October 09, 2025 -
Catholic Charities Marks 113 YearsCatholic Charities Week culminated on Oct. 2 with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by His Most Rev. Bishop Robert Kasun. The annual Mass was held at St. Paul’s Basilica to honour the organization’s volunteers and those...Thursday, October 09, 2025 -
Leadership Announcement from Cardinal Leo re: Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute8 October 2025 Re: Leadership Announcement – Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute My Dear Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI), I would like to share news of the retirement of...Wednesday, October 08, 2025 -
The Toronto Oratory Commemorates Half a CenturyOn Oct. 5, the Toronto Oratory of St Philip Neri celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebratory gala at the Liberty Grand, attended by over 500 people. Among the distinguished guests, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gave a short address...Tuesday, October 07, 2025 -
Following St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s “Little Way,” 100 Years LaterOn Oct. 1, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo journeyed to Carmel of the Infant Jesus in Zephyr, Ont., to celebrate the feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face. This...Monday, October 06, 2025 -
In Celebration of Blessed Frederic Ozanam ParishIn celebration of their beloved patron’s feast day, the Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish community in Markham, Ont., welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo on Sept. 7. Blessed Frederic Ozanam is the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul...Monday, October 06, 2025
