Good Shepherd Parish, Thornhill
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Cardinal Leo Affirms Concerns of Canadian Bishops re: Bill C-95 December 2025 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you today to convey my support of the 4 December letter to Prime Minister Carney issued by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...Friday, December 05, 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 -
St. Timothy’s Parish Celebrates 60 Years of ServiceOn January 25, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided over a solemn Mass of celebration at St. Timothy’s Parish in Toronto, in commemoration of the church’s 60th Anniversary and Patronal Feast. He was joined by...Wednesday, January 28, 2026 -
Message for World Day for Consecrated LifeMessage for World Day for Consecrated Life2 February 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Consecrated Life, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.In anticipation of the upcoming celebration of...Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Jubilee Pilgrims Reunite with Fond Memories of RomeOn Wednesday, January 14, 2026, pilgrims who traveled to Rome with the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered at St. Clement’s Parish in Etobicoke. The evening provided an opportunity to reflect fondly on the November 2025 Year of Jubilee pilgrimage...Tuesday, January 20, 2026 -
Toronto Cardinals Join Pope Leo XIV for Rome MeetingsHis Holiness, Pope Leo XIV summoned the world’s cardinals to Rome recently for an extraordinary consistory. The two-day gathering of prayer, reflection and dialogue began Jan. 7, a day after the closing of the Holy Door...Friday, January 16, 2026 -
New Trilingual Faith CommunityOn Sunday, January 4, 2026, the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, there was a historic merger of two Catholic faith communities in downtown Toronto. San Juan Bautista, a Hispanic immigrant parish consisting of members from Mexico, Central...Thursday, January 15, 2026 -
Welcoming the All Saints Nigerian Catholic ChaplaincyIn keeping with the missionary mandate of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, through the Vicar for Ethnic Communities, Most Reverend Bishop Robert Kasun, has inaugurated a new Catholic Community called All Saints Nigerian Catholic Chaplaincy at...Wednesday, January 14, 2026 -
Pilgrims Gather for Mass to Close the Year of JubileeMore than 1,000 Catholics from throughout the archdiocese along with parishioners of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica gathered on December 28, 2025 for a Eucharistic Celebration to close the Year of Jubilee. Attendees included dozens of priests from...Tuesday, December 30, 2025 -
Christmas Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo25 December 2025Message for Christmas His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My dear brothers and sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ and Merry Christmas to you and to your loved ones. Each year the birth of our Saviour...Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Celebrating the Schoenstatt Marian Movement in TorontoOn Dec. 18, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo paid an apostolic visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish – a time marked by prayer, reflection and deep spiritual significance for the parish community. His Eminence presided over the monthly Covenant...Monday, December 22, 2025 -
Visit to the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary of TorontoOn Dec. 19, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited the Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary Redemptoris Mater, for the celebration of Mass and a dinner with the seminarians and formators. This pre-Christmas visit was an occasion to pray together, to share...Sunday, December 21, 2025 -
Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. James CherickalEarlier this week, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned of an allegation of misconduct against Fr. James Cherickal, a priest in ministry in the archdiocese currently serving as pastor of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Brampton. On Thursday, December...Saturday, December 20, 2025
