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Taking Responsibility for Our Personal Faith FormationFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. In the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church, before the Gospel is proclaimed, an announcement is made to the assembly: “Wisdom: Let us be attentive...Posted: Jul-08-2020 -
UPDATED: Are Face Masks Required in Your Community?Most municipalities in the Archdiocese of Toronto have introduced bylaws requiring people to wear non-medical grade face masks or face coverings in indoor public places. Municipalities have not taken a universal approach to face mask bylaws, so please consult...Posted: Jul-07-2020 -
New Tribunal Office in Richmond Hill Removes Barriers for the FaithfulFr. Alexander Laschuk JCD is the Judicial Vicar of the Toronto Regional Tribunal Did you know that the Church has its own system of law? It’s true! This structure is called “canon law” and it is...Posted: Jul-01-2020
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Pray for Those Who Will Be Ordained on Saturday, June 27This will be a joyous weekend as Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, ordains eight men into the priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Temporary physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, means that seating at the ordination...Posted: Jun-23-2020
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ShareMusic: Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m.Many talented musicians from across the Archdiocese of Toronto will be performing in a Facebook Live event on Thursday evening, June 25. The evening is hosted by Fr. Matthew McCarthy, Associate Pastor, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The event...Posted: Jun-22-2020
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The Best Place to Celebrate Mass Is in the ParishRebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy at the Office of Formation for Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Toronto. I remember being a young girl and going to visit an older family member. The thing that stands out...Posted: Jun-16-2020 -
Video Explains New Mass Protocols During COVID-19Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are busy preparing to welcome you back to Mass this weekend. All of us have been looking forward to this exciting time. However, you likely have many questions about how Mass will be different...Posted: Jun-16-2020
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Read The Archdiocese of Toronto's WorshipSafe PlanAs parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto prepare to re-open, we would like to share our "WorshipSafe" plan with the faithful. This plan was created in consultation with the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, as well as health...Posted: Jun-12-2020
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Our Fellowship in the Body of Christ Transcends IntoleranceCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (more...Posted: Jun-11-2020 -
Timeline for Re-opening Churches in the Archdiocese of TorontoJune 10, 2020 Dear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, In light of the government announcement of June 8, 2020 regarding the re-opening of places of worship, I would like to provide additional direction to...Posted: Jun-10-2020
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, regarding Re-opening of Places of WorshipEarlier today, Premier Ford made an announcement regarding the re-opening of places of worship, in light of restrictions that have been in place for the last number of months relating to the coronavirus pandemic. We thank Premier Ford and...Posted: Jun-08-2020
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, re: Racism, Dialogue & RespectJune 5, 2020 We have witnessed shocking events, most recently the violent death of George Floyd, that have prompted protests and important conversations both in the United States and our own country, on the topic of racism and violence. In...Posted: Jun-05-2020
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Building a Community of LoveCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. This Sunday we celebrate the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, which is the “central...Posted: Jun-04-2020 -
Free Webinar on the Expansion of Euthanasia – Thursday, June 4 from 7-8 p.m.The federal government has introduced a bill that would dramatically expand access to euthanasia, remove important safeguards and allow people to be euthanized when they are unable to consent. Although work on Bill C-7, An Act to amend the...Posted: Jun-02-2020
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Update on COVID-19 Church ClosuresMay 27, 2020 The decision to close our parish churches on March 24, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was a very difficult one and we recognize the tremendous spiritual sacrifice of the faithful during this time. We...Posted: May-27-2020
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Serving Christ in the Here and NowCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. This weekend we celebrate the great feast of the Ascension of the Lord, when the Apostles...Posted: May-21-2020 -
Cardinal Collins' Book List for Catholics Who Want to Defend the FaithDuring his Sunday, May 17 Mass, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, listed a few books that he recommends all Catholics read. After a number of enquiries, we thought we’d share Cardinal Collins’ reading list: The Bible...Posted: May-20-2020
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Being Strengthened by the Holy SpiritAs we approach the end of the Easter season, our readings begin to focus on the descent of the Holy Spirit that awaits us on Pentecost. For instance, today’s first reading recounts believers receiving the Holy Spirit after...Posted: May-15-2020 -
ShareLife Agencies Need Your Support During COVID-19ShareLife Week (May 10-15, 2020) is an excellent time to reflect on how the vulnerable members of our community need support more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, we know that thousands of people have lost their...Posted: May-12-2020
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We Are Called to Be Confident in Difficult DaysFr. Michael McGourty is pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. At the Bathurst Street entrance to St. Peter’s Parish, there are two very meaningful plaques on the church’s wall. These plaques are similar...Posted: May-09-2020
