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Update on Provincial Restrictions for Places of Worship
On Wednesday, January 5, the Government of Ontario implemented new restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. These new restrictions have placed a 50 per cent capacity limit on places of worship.
This announcement should not...
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Baptism of the Lord January 9, 2022
Baptism of Jesus was the beginning of his public ministry- and for the rest of us - our own baptism marks the beginning of our lives as Catholic Christians.
Jesus didn’t need baptism but wanted to be baptized because...
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Happy New Year - 2022
Message from Fr. Gijo Muthanattu George, Pastor
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will...
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A FAMILY BUILT ON STEWARDSHIP
This Sunday’s great solemnity invites us to contemplate the beauty of the Holy Family. Pope Paul VI says that the Holy Family should ‘serve as a model of what the family should be. May it show us...
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Update on Christmas Masses from the Archdiocese of Toronto
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We pray that you and your loved ones are safe...
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Remember a Gift for ShareLife This Christmas
As we enter a new stage of the pandemic, we may feel tempted to despair. But Advent is a season of hope – a hope that invites the Lord to transform our hearts and, through us, our communities. We can...
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Peter Stockland Named New Publisher of ‘The Catholic Register’
The Catholic Register’s board of directors has appointed veteran journalist Peter Stockland as publisher.
Stockland, who has been a regular Register columnist for more than 10 years, takes over responsibility for the editorial and business operations of the...
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Making Room for Jesus
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2021
As Christmas fast approaches and Advent is drawing to a close, let us remind ourselves of the importance of this liturgical season. Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ...
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Synode 2021-2023
Synod Survey (French)
(For the Synod survey in English, please click here)
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The Synod on Synodality: Share Your Thoughts
Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful.
“Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been many...
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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Rejoicing amidst the Darkness
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” These are the words proclaimed in the entrance antiphon of Mass for Gaudete Sunday this week. It urges us to...
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Update on the Delegation to Rome
After careful assessment of the uncertainty and potential health risks surrounding international travel amid the recent spread of the Omicron variant, the Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami have jointly decided...
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Advent Day of Confessions: December 12-18
Advent is a time for us to reflect on our relationship with God and to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ. That makes it an ideal time to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
From December 12 to 18...
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2022 Donation Receipts and Envelope Boxes
2022 Donation Receipts and Envelope Boxes
To help with updating information for preparation of Donation Tax Receipts please inform the office of any changes to Address and Telephone numbers and we will update the database accordingly. There are many...
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Advent through Christmas
A Stewardship Examination
As Christmas carols take over radio stations and shopping malls are filled to capacity, it is easy to lose track of the true purpose of Advent. Essentially, Advent is a time to prepare for the Lord&rsquo...
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Preparing for Christ
This Sunday marks the beginning of the beautiful season of Advent, a time to deepen our relationship with Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus exhorts us to “keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord...
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Ordinandi Dinner 2022 | Save the Date
Sponsored by theSerra Foundation of Canada and the 6 Serra Clubsin the Archdiocese of Toronto
to be held virtually onTuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 7pmvia youtube.com/archtoronto
Please join us as we gather virtually to celebrate new priestly vocations...