Good Shepherd Parish, Thornhill
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Cardinal Leo Writes to Prime Minister, MPs – “I ask you to choose life…”On April 20, 2026, Cardinal Leo wrote to Prime Minister Carney and all federal Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Archdiocese of Toronto asking for their support of Bill C-218 and decrying the rapid expansion of euthanasia and assisted...Monday, April 20, 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 -
Cardinal Leo Visits Salesian SistersOn May 11, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo made his first visit to the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, more familiarly known as the Salesian Sisters. During this visit, His Eminence met Sr. Ruth del Pilar Mora, who is...Friday, May 15, 2026 -
Salve Regina Concert Brings Together Two Toronto School Choirs for First Annual Marian ConcertOn May 8, the Senior Choir of St. Michael’s Choir School joined the choirs of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts for the first Marian Concert of sacred music at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. The concert, titled...Thursday, May 14, 2026 -
Celebrating 60 Years of the Feast of Santo CristoToronto’s Portuguese Community celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Feast of Santo Cristo on May 10 at St. Mary’s Portuguese Church on Bathurst Street. The devotion to Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres — the Holy...Tuesday, May 12, 2026 -
Catholic Charities' Annual Meeting with Cardinal Leo Highlights Mission of ServiceOn May 7, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathered with the Board of Directors and staff of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) for its Annual Meeting, offering a moment to commemorate the past year’s work...Monday, May 11, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo Celebrates Mass for Campus Ministry GraduatesOn Friday, May 1, the Archdiocese of Toronto campus ministries gathered for the fifth annual Graduation Mass. His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated the Mass at St. Paul’s Basilica on the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker for...Monday, May 11, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for the March for LifeMessage for the March for Life14 May 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you on the occasion of the March for Life...Monday, May 11, 2026
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Cardinal Frank Leo Ordains 4 Men to the PriesthoodOn Saturday, May 9, four seminarians, having completed their years of formation, were ordained to the priesthood for service in the Archdiocese of Toronto. More than 1,200 Catholics, including 100 priests, deacons, religious, consecrated men and women along with...Sunday, May 10, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for Mother's DayMessage for Mother’s Day10 May 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we welcome this opportunity to pause...Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Celebrating the Anniversary of the Election of Pope Leo XIVTo mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo shared his reflections on our first North American Pope with The Catholic Register. Please see highlights below...Friday, May 08, 2026 -
Four Journeys, One Calling - Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates the Ordination of Four PriestsIn just a few short days, four young men from diverse backgrounds and life experiences will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Toronto, standing as a testament to faith, discernment and service in today’s world...Thursday, May 07, 2026 -
St. Joseph the Worker Parish Celebrates Four Decades in OshawaOn Sunday, May 3, the St. Joseph the Worker Parish community in Oshawa welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo on the anniversary weekend of their May 1 parish feast day. Notably, St Joseph the Worker parish is celebrating 41 years...Thursday, May 07, 2026
