On Tuesday, March 19, 2025, more than 1,800 guests gathered in Brampton for the 35th Ordinandi Dinner, organized by Serra Clubs of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The annual event brings together the Catholic community to listen to vocation stories...
In early March, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to visit the Redemptorist Mater Missionary Seminary in Scarborough. Cardinal Leo had the occasion to pray vespers together with seminarians followed by a meal and fellowship. It...
The energy was palpable as 880 students from across six Catholic school boards and independent Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for a special youth event focused on faith, discernment, and vocations. With priests, religious sisters, and lay...
Tenebrae Service featuring the Alumni of St. Michael's Choir School. Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. A service of readings, prayer, candles and sacred song that follows Jesus through his passion and death and anticipates the joy...
In late February, Cardinal Leo, Auxiliary Bishops and other local Bishops had the opportunity to meet with Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. In addition to their shared dialogue and discussion of issues of common interest, there...
Lent is a time to look forward with a renewed vision and in this year of Hope, Pope Francis reminds us, "We must fan the flame of hope that has been given to us and help everyone obtain new strength...
His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto recently visited St. Cecilia Parish for their celebration in honour of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. His feast day, commonly referred to as St. Patrick’s Day is...
Calling all young adults (ages 19 to 39) in the GTA, we are hosting a Spiritus Ministry night on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Etobicoke. The night will begin with a talk at 7...
The Catholic community throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto joins with Catholics worldwide in offering our prayers and best wishes on the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’ March 13, 2013 election to the papacy. We are heartened by recent health...
Pope Francis, the Bishops of Ontario and bishops across Canada have asked that a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Victims and Survivors of Abuse be observed for healing and to raise awareness. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Second...
Members of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops recently wrote to federal government officials regarding two issues:
1) The proposals of the federal Standing Committee on Finance to change eligibility criteria for charitable status – this letter can be accessed...
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo, travelled to a packed St. Francis Xavier Parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass, marking his first time visiting since being elevated to the College of Cardinals.
In his homily, Cardinal...
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For Genocide Awareness Month, Echoes & Reflections presents a webinar exploring the definition of genocide, how such events occur and their devastating consequences throughout...
On Thursday, March 6, more than 700 guests gathered in downtown Toronto for the 57th annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast. For more than 50 years, Christians have gathered in downtown Toronto to share breakfast, pray for our elected officials...
The Annual Meeting of the Leadership Representatives of the recognized Archdiocesan Lay Associations and Movements was held this year on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York. Representatives from about 60 of our Lay...
"Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation" 2 Cor 6:2
8:30 a.m. - Arrival & Registration, Coffee/Tea/Snack 9 a.m. - Opening Prayer & Song. Introduction - the three pillars...
Date Night at the Newman Centre offers Catholic couples an opportunity to strengthen their relationships through faith, fellowship and meaningful discussions. The evening includes a three-course dinner with wine, a spiritual talk and fellowship. It’s a chance...
Day of Reflection & Prayer: "Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?” Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the...
The National Shrine to the Canadian Martyrs is delighted to invite you to our 2025 Spring Gala: Pilgrims of Hope, in honour of the Jubilee Holy Year. The Shrine has been serving millions of pilgrims for the past hundred years...
Prepare your heart for Easter with a time of reflection, prayer, and renewal. The Newman Centre’s Parish Lenten Retreat features special guest speaker Fr. Scott Birchall, Director of Philosophy Formation, Director of Pastoral Formation, and Director of Field...