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Cardinal Leo's Message for AdventMessage for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you in anticipation of the upcoming season of Advent, a blessed time of waiting, expectation, and preparation for the...Thursday, November 20, 2025 -
Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to RomeMore than 100 pilgrims representing dozens of parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto have traveled to Rome for a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage, November 10-17, under the leadership and spiritual direction of Cardinal Frank Leo and Archdiocesan Year of Jubilee...Thursday, November 13, 2025 -
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 -
Trusting in God’s Plan: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic AcademyOn Nov. 24, the Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community in Richmond Hill, Ont., and the York Catholic District School Board welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo to the Our Lady Queen of the World Parish for...Wednesday, November 26, 2025 -
Young Adults Gather for Spiritual Renewal on 40th World Youth DayFrom Nov. 21 to 23, the Office of Catholic Youth hosted RENEW Toronto, its largest annual gathering for young Catholic adults. Held on the same weekend as the 40th World Youth Day and the Feast of Christ the King, 700...Wednesday, November 26, 2025 -
Fostering Dialogue at the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer BreakfastOn Nov. 4, the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer Breakfast brought together a diverse group of faith leaders including Christian ministers, priests, a Muslim imam and Buddhist monks. Among the attendees was Fr. Edwin Gonsalves, Rector of St. Michael...Tuesday, November 18, 2025 -
A Celebration of Faith: St. Helen’s Parish Marks 150 YearsOn Nov. 9, the parishioners of St. Helen’s Parish braved the season’s first snowfall to attend a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating 150 years of faith. The bilingual Eucharistic celebration, in English and Portuguese, was presided...Monday, November 17, 2025 -
Cardinal Frank Leo Takes Possession of Titular Church in RomeOn Saturday, November 15, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will take possession of his titular church in Rome. Cardinal Leo's titular church is the parish of Santa Maria della Salute in Primavalle. His Eminence will celebrate...Friday, November 14, 2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Youth DayMessage for World Youth Day23 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, especially the Youth of the Archdiocese of Toronto, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to...Friday, November 14, 2025
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Celebrating Catholic Theological Education at Regis St. Michael’s ConvocationOn Nov. 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo attended the inaugural joint convocation of the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology at St. Basil’s Church in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of St. Michael...Thursday, November 13, 2025 -
Salt + Light Media Premieres “FIAT: The Making of a Cardinal”In close collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto, Salt + Light Media hosted the premiere of its new short documentary FIAT: The Making of a Cardinal on Oct. 30 at the Centre for the Arts, St. Michael’s College School...Friday, November 07, 2025 -
1,500 Gather for 46th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerOn Nov. 5, 1,500 guests came together at Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ont., for the 46th annual Cardinal’s Dinner. Over the years, the dinner has raised $7 million for local charities not fully funded by traditional...Thursday, November 06, 2025 -
Celebrating Faith Formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary ConvocationOn Nov. 3, St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto celebrated its annual convocation, marking the academic achievements of seminarians in their formation program (Bachelor of Sacred Theology and Master of Divinity) and lay students pursuing certificates, diplomas, and degrees...Wednesday, November 05, 2025
