Good Shepherd Parish, Thornhill
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Archdiocese to Support Humanitarian Relief in Nepal and ColombiaTwo significant natural disasters in recent days have resulted in tremendous loss of life, widespread destruction and the displacement of thousands of people in both Nepal and Colombia. On August 26, catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides struck Nepal following a...Tuesday, September 01, 2026 -
CWL MILK BAG COLLECTIONDuring the summer months, the milk bag collection will be suspended until September. The week of June 15-21, 2026 is the last week to drop off your clean milk bags. The colourful mat hanging in the foyer is made...Tuesday, June 16, 2026 -
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. Paul the Apostle Church in Alliston Celebrates 150 Years of 'Walking in Faith with Christ'On August 30, the parish community of St. Paul the Apostle in Alliston, Ont., marked the end of a year of celebrations in honour of their 150th anniversary. His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated Mass and was accompanied by Pastor...Wednesday, September 09, 2026 -
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Rev. Frank McDevitt “Chaplain of His Holiness”On September 4, 2026, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, shared the news below announcing a special appointment for a well-known archdiocesan priest. I am pleased to share the joyful news that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend...Friday, September 04, 2026 -
St. Augustine’s Seminary Celebrates Historic Inauguration of Ecclesiastical Faculty of TheologyTORONTO – August 28, 2026 – St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was the setting for a historic celebration on the feast day of St. Augustine as the community of St. Augustine’s Seminary and invited guests gathered for...Tuesday, September 01, 2026 -
Rejoicing in the Episcopal Ordination of Timmins Bishop Roch MartinOn August 24, priests, deacons, pastoral workers, and faithful from the Dioceses of Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, and Hearst-Moosonee were present to celebrate the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Roch Martin. His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo took part in the...Friday, August 28, 2026 -
St. Patrick’s Parish in Stayner Marks 155 Years of CommunitySt. Patrick’s Parish in Stayner, Ont., celebrated its 155th anniversary on August 23 with a Mass celebrated by his Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. Following the celebration, parishioners enjoyed a lovely barbecue lunch prepared by the Knights of Columbus...Thursday, August 27, 2026 -
ShareLife Celebrates 50 Years of Faith in ActionOn August 22, ShareLife marked its 50th anniversary with a special Anniversary Mass celebrated by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, with over 800 people in attendance. The Mass was concelebrated by His Excellencies...Wednesday, August 26, 2026 -
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Spiritual Reflections in Military SettingsThe Most Rev. Scott McCaig, C.C., Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada, has released a statement on the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Military Personnel Instructions on Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings, which was issued on 29 July...Monday, August 24, 2026 -
St. Dominic Parish Celebrates 70 Years of Faith, Service and CommunityOn Sunday, Aug. 16, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated the Festal Mass of St. Dominic, patron saint of St. Dominic Parish, while joining parishioners in marking the 70th anniversary of the parish's establishment. The celebration continued...Thursday, August 20, 2026 -
His Eminence Cardinal Frank Leo Speaks to the Faithful of the Archdiocese of KingstonOn the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the faithful from parishes across the Archdiocese of Kingston gathered in the Cathedral for a candlelit Taizé prayer liturgy and a spiritual talk given by...Wednesday, August 19, 2026 -
ShareLife 50th Anniversary Celebration and Thanksgiving MassFor 50 years, ShareLife has been a beautiful expression of your faith in action across the Archdiocese of Toronto. Through the kind generosity of donors and supporters like you, our brothers and sisters in need have found help, hope...Thursday, July 30, 2026
