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COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for CatholicsThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published the following guidance on COVID-19 vaccines on its website. CCCB Note on Ethical Concerns Related to Currently Approved COVID-19 Vaccines The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of...Posted: Mar-12-2021 -
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Restrictions by RegionAfter the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...Posted: Mar-08-2021 -
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Restrictions by RegionAfter the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...Posted: Mar-08-2021
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A Call to Action from Cardinal Collins: End COVID-19 Restriction InequitiesMy dear friends, A few days ago, a movie scout contacted one of our churches to inquire whether the basement hall could be used to feed a crew of 50 people. “We have dispensation from the province and strict...Posted: Mar-06-2021 -
The Meaning of the Cross will Be Found Where People SufferFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. St. Paul tells the Corinthians that we Christians believe in a crucified Christ. Our faith reminds us that the meaning of the cross will be...Posted: Mar-06-2021 -
Simcoe County Moving to Grey (Lockdown) as of Monday, March 1, 2021Earlier this evening, the provincial government announced that it has deployed the “emergency brake” and will be moving Simcoe County to the Grey (Lockdown) designation as of Monday, March 1, 2021. Grey Zone restrictions (limit of no more...Posted: Feb-26-2021 -
Trust in God Even When Stretched to the LimitFr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont. Ask any teenager, what’s the worst thing about school? The answer will likely be, “taking tests.” Taking tests isn...Posted: Feb-26-2021 -
Virtual Ordinandi Dinner Events - Tuesday, March 2, 2021These two events are sponsored by the Serra Foundation of Canada and the 6 Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto to help promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life and allow parishioners to meet the new seminarians who...Posted: Feb-25-2021 -
An Update from Cardinal Thomas CollinsMy dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Lent is a penitential season in which, each year, we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter by following the call of Jesus to engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This past year...Posted: Feb-25-2021 -
Renewing Our Covenant with God this LentFr. Wilson Andrade, CSC, is the pastor of St. Ann’s Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto. There is a story of a woman who had a shopping habit, which put her in a...Posted: Feb-20-2021 -
COVID-19 Updates for York Region, Toronto and Peel RegionOn Friday, February 19, 2021, the provincial government provided an update regarding COVID-19 restrictions. As of Monday, February 22, 2021, York Region will return to the COVID-19 Response Framework and will be placed in the Red...Posted: Feb-20-2021 -
Durham Region and Simcoe County Return to In-person Worship in Time for Ash WednesdayThe Government of Ontario has announced that the lockdowns in Durham Region, Simcoe County and Orangeville will end on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, as those areas return to Red Zone COVID-19 restrictions. This means that in-person worship will...Posted: Feb-18-2021
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New Documentaries Make the Case for Blessed Michael McGivney’s SainthoodIn an effort to see their founder canonized, the Knights of Columbus have released two documentaries that recount the life and legacy of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus so lay Catholic men could join...Posted: Feb-18-2021 -
Give up Guilt for LentFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. What are you planning to give up for Lent? We can find Lenten penances that have little to do with who...Posted: Feb-12-2021 -
Watch Cardinal Collins’ Latest Lectio DivinaPosted: Feb-12-2021On the evening of Sunday, February 7, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, spoke about “A Life of Honour” during his latest edition of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Lectio Divina is...
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Virtual Vocations Fair Helps You Discern God’s CallAll are welcome to join a virtual vocations fair on Tuesday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., which is being hosted by the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto&rsquo...Posted: Feb-05-2021 -
Prayer Leads Us to GratitudeFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. Those who know the kind of suffering and pain that Job endured might think that I am being a little overly dramatic to relate...Posted: Feb-05-2021 -
Find the Creator in the Science of the UniverseEarlier this week, the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto hosted a fascinating discussion about what our current scientific knowledge of the universe says about the existence of God. And you can now watch...Posted: Feb-05-2021
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What Is Your Focus?Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont. A story is told of a little boy who accidentally left his new bicycle at the shopping mall when it was time for...Posted: Jan-29-2021
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Marriage Sunday 2021: Preparing for a Life TogetherAs the Archdiocese of Toronto prepares for Marriage Sunday on February 14, we acknowledge and thank all married couples – and especially those who are celebrating milestone anniversaries – for their commitment and witness to our community. An essential...Posted: Jan-28-2021
