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Body and Blood of ChristThink for a moment what it means that blood is in us to give. Whether donating to the blood bank, working for a worthy cause or giving birth, are we not really talking about more than blood cells, platelets and...Posted: Jun-09-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Lake House Palliative Care CentreIn recent days, Archbishop Leo had the opportunity to visit and bless the Lake House Palliative Care Centre, one of the newest and most transformative palliative care facilities in Canada. The new centre will provide compassionate care for both patients...Posted: Jun-08-2023 -
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Crucifix: THE Christian symbols of love, welcoming and compassionJune 1, 2023 My dear Brothers & Sisters in Jesus’ Sacred Heart, It is a well-known and well-founded tradition that in our Catholic devotional life, each month of the calendar year focuses on a special devotion. For...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 4, 2023“Today is the Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity. The light of Eastertide and of Pentecost renews in us every year the joy and amazement of faith: let us recognize that God is not something vague, our God...Posted: May-30-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchBeginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...Posted: May-29-2023 -
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 28, 2023After the fast of Lent we pull out all stops to celebrate this most joyful season in the liturgical year. The fifty days of Easter come to an end with Pentecost. We’ve celebrated in many ways, singing Alleluias...Posted: May-26-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Carmelite Sisters, Parishioners in MississaugaAs part of his ongoing travels throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, visiting, celebrating and getting to know the rich diversity of our archdiocesan family, Archbishop Francis Leo recently had the opportunity to meet with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters who...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Ascension of the Lord“When they had gathered together they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” The readings today mark an extremely important transition in the life of Christ and His Church...Posted: May-19-2023 -
A Mother’s Day PrayerAll-Loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old. We pray for young mothers, who give life and count little toes and tend to our every need; May they be blessed with patience and...Posted: May-12-2023 -
Celebrating Nurses this National Nursing WeekThe National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada joined its international friends in honouring nurses at Nurses’ Week this year. We resumed in-person celebrations, inviting our members to host get-togethers for nurses in their parishes. This gave nurses...Posted: May-11-2023 -
Momentum Catholic Single MothersIn 2015, Pope Francis wrote to a single mother, acknowledging the difficulties single mothers face because of the existing stigma against them. “I know it's not easy to be a single mother,” Pope Francis said. “I...Posted: May-11-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for LifeMy dear friends, During the month of May, we think particularly of our Blessed Mother, who is a constant source of hope and inspiration for all of us. We ask for her powerful intercession and gentle guidance as we face...Posted: May-11-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide LegislationThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...Posted: May-09-2023 -
Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
Clergy Changes 2023Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023. RETIREMENT Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. John Lung...Posted: Apr-28-2023 -
Mass of Celebration to Welcome Archbishop Francis LeoParishioners are invited to attend a regional Mass of Welcome taking place on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga. A reception will follow Mass in the parish hall. All are welcome. Please...Posted: Apr-20-2023 -
Archbishop Leo’s Visit to Presentation ManorOn April 15, Archbishop Francis Leo spent the day with the residents of Presentation Manor, a non-profit senior’s residence in Scarborough, Ont. Presentation Manor boasts an entirely unique feature in its residents: about half of them are...Posted: Apr-20-2023 -
North American Bishops issue Final Document to conclude the Continental Stage of the SynodThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) together have released the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-24 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation...Posted: Apr-14-2023
