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The 'Pointlessness' of Discipleship
Fr. Matt McCarthy is the Vocation Director at the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Office of Vocations produces daily video reflections, which you can view here. They feature many archdiocesan priests and are sure to provide daily inspiration to all...
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Knights of Columbus Founder to Be Beatified
Fr. Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, will take a step closer to sainthood on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. when he will be beatified at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in...
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Religious Leaders Unite to Oppose Euthanasia
More than 50 religious leaders representing Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Jewish and Muslim communities have signed an open leader to Canadians explaining their collective opposition to the federal government’s proposed expansion of euthanasia.
“It perplexes our collective minds...
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It Is about a Relationship
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
When I worked in Barrie, Ont., a few times every week I passed the Hiway Pentecostal Church which had a large sign on its exterior...
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Read Pope Francis’s Latest Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti
On the Feast of St. Francis Assisi, Pope Francis signed his latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, in the tomb of his papal namesake. Meaning, “Brothers All,” Fratelli Tutti tells us that the COVID-19 pandemic has both exposed the...
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Congratulations to the Archdiocese’s New Permanent Deacons
The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated the ordination of seven new permanent deacons at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, October 3, 2020.
We congratulate our newest permanent deacons:
Deacon Paul Bar
Deacon Michael Lewis
Deacon Daniel McPhee
Deacon...
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Moira McQueen Wins Prestigious Award
We are excited to announce that the latest winner of the Christian Culture Gold Medal Award is Moira McQueen, executive director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of...
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Cardinal Collins Wins International Stewardship Award
We are pleased to share that Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has won the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s (ICSC) 2020 Christian Stewardship Award.
From his pastoral letter to his keynotes and video messages, Cardinal Collins has been...
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Good Shepherd Ministries Needs Your Help This Thanksgiving
Many of our parishes have made it a tradition to host a food drive leading into Thanksgiving weekend to support the Good Shepherd Ministries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Good Shepherd needs our parishes’ help more than ever.
Good...
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Stewardship Reflection: Rejoicing in Our Neighbour’s Gifts
Craig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary, is now an engineering Master's student at the University of Toronto.
In the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, we are reminded that God doesn&rsquo...
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The Freedom of Forgiveness
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
The most difficult aspect of Jesus’s teaching for most people is the requirement that we must forgive those who have hurt or offended us...
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Cardinal Collins’ Message on the Tragedy in Durham Region
After the deadly shooting in Oshawa, Ont., Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, offered his prayers and consolation to the Traynor family. You can watch the Cardinal’s message by clicking the image below.
The Archdiocese of Toronto prays...
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Back to School Message From Cardinal Thomas Collins
As schools begin re-opening across Ontario, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has recorded a video message thanking all the students, parents, teachers and staff for their hard work preparing for this unusual academic year.
Please click the image...
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The Truth Matters
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ontario.
The best flavour of ice cream in the entire world is chocolate peanut butter. In my humble opinion, at least. I love this flavour of...
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Webinar: Reason, Faith and the Struggle for Western Civilization
It was no accident that the Enlightenment took place in a culture formed by Judeo-Christian thought, according to Samuel Gregg, research director at the Acton Institute.
The genius of Western Civilization, Gregg says, is the understanding that faith and...
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Catholic Leaders, ‘Rise Up!’ At an Online Conference
In this time of pandemic, Catholic leaders are needed now more than ever. All Catholic leaders are welcomed to join a Zoom conference that will inspire you to use your voice at work, home, parish or in ministry.
The Rise...
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