Good Shepherd Parish, Thornhill
Parish Blog
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Make Lent More MeaningfulTo make lent more meaningful, may I suggest: Begin each morning with the prayer: "Lord, I offer you this day and all that I think, and do and say." Attend daily mass as often as possible. Pray the sorrowful mysteries...Sunday, February 27, 2022 -
COVID- 19 ProtocolIn light of the rapidly tramsmitting Omicron variant, I would like to ask every parishioner who comes to mass during this period to bring with you a piece of paper with you name and phone number on it. Please drop...Sunday, December 19, 2021
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Cardinal Collins Update Apr 1, 2021Please read Cardinal Collins update April 1, 2021 on COVID restrictions. Cardinal Collins update - April 1, 2021 - Changes to Red Zone Areas effective April 3, 2021.pdfFriday, April 09, 2021
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Message from Cardinal Collins - Writing CampaignThis week Cardinal Collins sent a message asking all parishioners to participate in a ‘writing in campaign.’: March 5, 2021 Sent via e-mail to parishionersMy dear friends,A few days ago, a movie scout contacted one of...Friday, March 05, 2021
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Message from Cardinal Collins regarding LentThis week Cardinal Collins delivered a message to all parishioners regarding Lent and the COVID-19 reopening plan: February 24, 2021My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Lent is a penitential season in which, each year, we prepare ourselves for...Thursday, February 25, 2021
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York Region ReopensAs of Monday, February 22, 2021, York Region will return to the Covid-19 Response Framework and will be placed in the Red (Control) Zone. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, York now joins Durham, Simcoe and Orangeville...Monday, February 22, 2021
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Considering Caesar with Catholic Social TeachingAngela MacMillan is the Research and Resource Development Assistant in the Office of Social Care and Community Outreach. She is also an alumna of the Lumen Gentium Forum, a formation program in Catholic social teaching for young professionals. Sometimes God...Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -
One in Christ, United in MissionIn September 2025, the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto was re-launched with Fr. Paul Johnston, a missionary priest with the Society of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), invited to be the director. Fr. Paul brings with him...Thursday, October 08, 2026 -
A Closer Look at the Rosary's October RootsCardinal Leo is encouraging Catholics across the Archdiocese to pray the Rosary daily throughout the month of October both as individuals and as families. Praying the Rosary “gets us closer to Mother Mary, brings us closer to Jesus. She...Tuesday, October 06, 2026 -
Office of Catholic Youth Summer and September Youth Ministry Experiences Blessed by GrowthAs the summer came to close and September wrapped up, it’s extremely hopeful to see the dedicated work that parish youth ministries are offering teens and tweens across the Archdiocese of Toronto. By the end of summer, the...Monday, October 05, 2026 -
A Place of Nourishment and CommunityFor the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) in the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, Yesmil Pena, a third-order Franciscan who founded the St. Philip Neri Table food bank at St. Philip Neri Parish, discusses this ministry and its...Monday, September 28, 2026 -
Living Water, Living FaithThe Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical observance that calls all Christians to live in peace with creation and to take up the mantle of stewardship for our common home. This year’s theme is “Living Water...Thursday, August 27, 2026 -
2026 Annual Youth Ministry Frisbee Tournament ContinuesWarm, cloudy, and a mild threat of rain for most of the day. Perfect conditions for roughly 130 high school students from ten parishes to get together and compete on two playing fields at St. Paul's Catholic Church in...Friday, August 21, 2026 -
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – A Time to ReflectThe celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 26 is an opportunity to rediscover that the Church is called to be a mother to all and that, at any age, it is always possible to recognize...Friday, July 24, 2026 -
Reflecting on 40 Years of the World Day of Prayer for Peace (27 October 1986-2026)On 27 October 1986, under the courageous leadership of Pope John Paul II, religious leaders from across the world gathered in Assisi to fast and pray for peace. This unprecedented event marked a decisive moment in the history of interreligious...Wednesday, June 24, 2026 -
Navigating AI through Magnifica Humanitas – Part 2Matthew Harvey Sanders, created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Monday, June 22, 2026 -
A Closer Look at Magnifica Humanitas – Part 1Matthew Harvey Sanders created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Wednesday, June 17, 2026 -
Walking Together Towards ReconciliationIn honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Rosella Kinoshameg discusses her Indigenous Catholic spirituality. Rosella is an Odawa elder from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Territory (Manitoulin Island). She is chair of the board for the National...Tuesday, June 16, 2026 -
The Christ of the ApocalypseThe National Catholic Broadcasting Council has released a video series featuring Msgr. A. Robert Nusca, President of St. Augustine’s Seminary. Msgr. Nusca takes viewers on a compelling journey through the Book of Revelation and its message of...Monday, June 15, 2026 -
Corpus Christi ProcessionsOver the June 6-7 weekend, many parishes across the Archdiocese of Toronto hosted Corpus Christi Processions. St. Benedict Parish shares their experience below. On June 7, a Eucharistic Procession was held at St. Benedict Church in celebration of...Friday, June 12, 2026
