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Mary, Queen of OctoberOctober is traditionally held as a month dedicated to a special prayer, the Rosary. That is likely why Pope Francis has invited all the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary every day in October. In his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis...Posted: Oct-05-2018 -
CCCB Releases New Document to Protect Minors and Vulnerable Adults from Sexual AbuseOttawa, Ontario – Beginning today, in Catholic dioceses/eparchies across Canada, bishops will issue locally the updated and expanded national guidelines for the protection of minors in Canada. Entitled Protecting Minors from Sexual Abuse: A Call to the Catholic Faithful...Posted: Oct-04-2018 -
Canadian Delegates Participate in Youth SynodThe 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment began this week in Rome. The Synod will continue until October 28. The Canadian delegates elected by the Bishops of Canada and confirmed...Posted: Oct-03-2018
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Humanitarian Relief Efforts Underway in Philippines, IndonesiaIn an effort to support the survivors of Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines and the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, the Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting funds that will be sent to the official relief network of the Vatican through...Posted: Oct-03-2018
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Funeral Mass for Daine EdwardsMay 18, 1961 - September 19, 2018 Funeral Mass Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 49 George Street, York (Weston), ON M9N 2B4 Viewing will be at Bernardo Funeral Homes: Albion...Posted: Sep-27-2018
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On Becoming Fire - Address by Cardinal Collins to international conferencePosted: Sep-24-2018Cardinal Thomas Collins addressed vocations directors and hundreds of priests from around the world on September 18 at the 55th annual National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. On Becoming Fire - Address by Cardinal Collins to National...
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Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Helping You Grow in Your Ministry!Our rich and vibrant parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto flourish because of thousands of dedicated clergy, staff, volunteers and lay ministers. If you are one of those people who help ensure Masses flow, children learn about the readings of...Posted: Sep-04-2018
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New Lectio Divina Season begins with Cardinal CollinsAs part of an ongoing tradition in the Archdiocese of Toronto, a new season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Thomas Collins will begin September 9. Link to details here. The 2018-2019 theme is Christian Community: Stewards of the Mission...Posted: Sep-04-2018
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Belief Brief - What's an Annulment?Is an annulment another word for a Catholic "divorce"? Where does the Church stand on issues concerning break-ups of couples and families? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church "permits the physical separation of spouses when...Posted: Aug-27-2018
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Cardinal Collins responds to issue of clergy abuseCardinal Thomas Collins issued the following statement to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto regarding the issue of clergy sexual abuse. [PDF version] Translations - [VI] [ES] [FR] [PL] [IT] [PT] [ZH-TRAD] [ZH-SIMP] "If one member suffers, all...Posted: Aug-23-2018
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Canadian Bishops' statement on the findings of the Pennsylvania Investigating Grand JuryThe Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has published the following statement on the findings of the Pennsylvania Investigating Grand Jury. Catholics across our country are rightly ashamed and saddened regarding the findings of the Pennsylvania...Posted: Aug-21-2018
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Catholic Grandparenting in the 21st CenturyMarisa and Aldo D'Andrea, of St. Benedict's Parish in Etobicoke, will be at the World Meeting of Families Conference in Dublin, Ireland this week. They share their insights below on the reality of living out the Catholic faith...Posted: Aug-20-2018
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Papal response to clerical abuseFollowing a recent grand jury report about systematic clerical abuse and cover-up in Pennsylvania, Pope Francis issued the following statement to Catholics around the world. Letter of the Holy Father Francis to the People of God Also, for those...Posted: Aug-20-2018
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Young Families Growing in FaithHow can we support families so they may be witnesses to Christ, to each other and to the community? One of the best times to begin is when they are laying the foundations of family life. If parents are equipped...Posted: Aug-13-2018
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Getting Started in Parish MinistryThriving parish ministries make all the difference in creating vibrant parish communities. In order to achieve a renewed culture of engagement, the Archdiocese of Toronto's Office of Formation for Discipleship will be hosting the "Be Disciples. Make Disciples." Parish...Posted: Jul-30-2018
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Cardinal Thomas Collins - Statement following Danforth shootingThe following is a statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto following Danforth shooting on July 22. Please join me in praying for all those injured and killed in the wake of the Sunday evening Danforth shooting. I will...Posted: Jul-23-2018
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Ontario Bishops respond to repeal of health ed curriculumStatement from Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, President of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario re: Health & Physical Education Curriculum Review The government has recently announced their intention to repeal the revised health and physical education curriculum introduced...Posted: Jul-12-2018
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Scam alert - Priest request for gift cardAn email scam targeting parishioners in Catholic churches across Canada is now active in the Archdiocese of Toronto. The scam, previously reported by several other dioceses, has now appeared in our own diocese with reports of at least one parishioner...Posted: Jul-09-2018
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Belief Brief - Are Angels Real?Are angels real? Do you have a particular angel that you pray to? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we're told that Angels are spiritual creatures who glorify God without cesasing and who serve his saving plans...Posted: Jul-05-2018
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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Statement on Legalization of MarijuanaThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement on the legalization of cannabis/marijuana for recreational use. This statement comments on what the CCCB worries will be the effects of using and promoting the use of marijuana...Posted: Jun-25-2018
