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Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins on The Holy Name of JesusBelow is the text of a pastoral letter written to the faithful by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. Very early in each year, on January 3, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Why...Posted: Feb-01-2018 -
Prayers for Peace - Homily of Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Sunday, September 10, 2017, hundreds of Christians from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to offer prayer for victims of terror, violence and persecution. A special focus of the service was the plight of persecuted Christians, especially those in...Posted: Sep-15-2017
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Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto - 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronton May 30, 2017, Catholics from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to mark the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto at a special Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. The celebration included 35 Canadian bishops, more than...Posted: May-31-2017
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Presentation by Cardinal Thomas Collins to Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs re: Bill 84, Medical Assistance in DyingThe following is a copy of the text from Cardinal Collins' intervention to the Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs re: Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017, delivered at Queen's Park on March...Posted: Mar-28-2017
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Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau about "sexual and reproductive health programs"The Right Honourable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of CanadaHouse of Commons, Ottawa March 10, 2017 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment at your government's decision to provide $650 million to support "sexual...Posted: Mar-10-2017
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Christmas Greeting from Cardinal CollinsIn this video message, Cardinal Thomas Collins wishes a blessed Christmas season to everyone in the Archdiocese of Toronto. We welcome you to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ! To find Mass times, please contact a church...Posted: Dec-25-2016
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37th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerAddress from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, at the 37th Annual Cardinal's Dinner (November 10, 2016) Watch: Cardinal Collins addresses 1,800 guests at Cardinal's Dinner First of all, as we gather on the vigil of Remembrance...Posted: Nov-11-2016
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Cardinal Collins’ Homily - 134th International Knights of Columbus Convention in TorontoHomily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto134th International Knights of Columbus Convention Opening Mass, August 2, 2016 Christ upon the Stormy Waters Watch video Like the disciples in today’s Gospel, we are sent by the Lord...Posted: Aug-02-2016
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Statement by Cardinal Collins on Passing of Euthanasia Bill C-14Cardinal Thomas Collins has issued a statement regarding the government's passage of Bill C-14, which legalized euthanasia/assisted suicide on Friday, June 17. Full text of the statementWatch video versionEuthanasia comes to Canada “There are two...Posted: Jun-20-2016
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins concerning introduction of federal euthanasia/assisted suicide legislationOn April 14, 2016, the federal government introduced legislation that, if passed, will amend the criminal code to make euthanasia/assisted suicide legal in Canada. Watch video: Cardinal Collins on Federal Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide Legislation At a time when our...Posted: Apr-14-2016
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Statement and Call to Action from Cardinal Thomas Collins Concerning Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide“I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel…” - The Hippocratic Oath “You shall not kill.” Exodus 20:13 “Contemplating Suicide? We Can Help!” There was a...Posted: Mar-02-2016
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Cardinal Collins addresses physician-assisted dying in OttawaOn February 3, in Ottawa, Cardinal Collins, made a presentation to a special joint committee on physician-assisted dying. Cardinal Collins addressed the committee on behalf of Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience, a group including the Archdiocese of Toronto, the...Posted: Feb-04-2016
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Cardinal Collins addresses 1700 guests at 36th Cardinal's DinnerThe 36th Cardinal's Dinner drew 1,700 people together in Canada's largest annual charity fundraising dinner. Full address of Cardinal Thomas Collins follows. 36th Annual Cardinal's Dinner – November 5, 2015Address from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of...Posted: Nov-06-2015
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Statement: Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Ontario Health and Physical Education CurriculumOn Monday, February 23, 2015, the Ontario government released its revised Health & Physical Education curriculum. The Ministry of Education has indicated the curriculum will be implemented in schools across the province this September. Below is a statement from Cardinal...Posted: Feb-23-2015
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Statement: Cardinal Thomas Collins on Supreme Court of Canada decision on assisted suicideCardinal Collins responded to the recent Supreme Court decision on assisted suicide earlier this week. The following statement will be available in parishes this weekend, either as a bulletin insert or at the back of the church. February 10, 2015...Posted: Feb-13-2015
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Full Text: Cardinal Collins' Address, All Party Interfaith National Breakfast, OttawaParliament Hill – December 2, 2014 Good morning. I am so pleased to be with you today in this historic building that is the visible sign of the parliamentary democracy which we all treasure. Here, on Parliament Hill, we are...Posted: Dec-15-2014
