Good Shepherd Parish, Thornhill
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Cardinal Leo's Message for ThanksgivingMessage for Thanksgiving13 October 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the occasion of our upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations, I am reaching out to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving. This holiday offers us a...Monday, October 06, 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 -
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
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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 -
For Love and HumanityOn September 18, 2025, the spirit of Christian charity and fellowship came together at the “For Love & Humanity” benefit gala at the Venu Event Space in Concord, Ont. Hosted by the Grand Priory of Canada of the...Friday, October 03, 2025 -
Unity Health Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital Celebrates the Feast of St. MichaelOn September 29, 2025, Unity Health Toronto paused, as they do every year, to celebrate the feast of St. Michael at its downtown hospital named after the Archangel Michael. Every year, this saint’s feast day provides an opportune...Tuesday, September 30, 2025 -
Celebration of the Solemnity of Saint MichaelOn Sunday, September 28, 2025, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, presided at the noon Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Michael. The 1,200 faithful in attendance included recipients...Tuesday, September 30, 2025 -
Celebrating the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Cross at Sts. Martha and Mary ParishOn Sept. 14, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated Mass at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish in Mississauga, Ont. – the feast day of the Exaltation of the Cross. The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two...Monday, September 29, 2025 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for World Day of Migrants and RefugeesMessage for World Day of Migrants and Refugees5 October 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you on the occasion of the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Our...Monday, September 29, 2025
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Forum on Consecrated LifeOn September 6, 2025, Bishop Ivan Camilleri, Vicar for Consecrated Life, hosted the second annual Archdiocesan Forum on Consecrated Life. The keynote speaker was Dr. Laura Salvo, psychologist and cognitive behavioral psychotherapist, and tenured professor at Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum...Friday, September 26, 2025 -
In Celebration of Our Lady of the Assumption ChurchThe story of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish began in 1945 – a time when Toronto’s Catholic community was welcoming many new families, particularly immigrants seeking a new life after the Second World War. As the new...Thursday, September 25, 2025
