Christmas Message, December 2024His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Praised be Jesus Christ.
Christmas is a wonderful time that provides us with a unique and blessed occasion of grace to contemplate the immensity...
IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING THIS YEAR'S SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
Kindly note the following:
Registration for the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation will be held on the following dates and times:
First Communion Parent Registration: Tuesday, October...
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Children's Liturgy of the Word is a program for children aged 3-7 which features prayers and the Gospel reading tailored for young children’s understanding and attention...
THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL
“Gospel” comes from two Old English words “god” meaning “good” and “spell” meaning “news.” The Gospel is Good News, but we often fail to...
Persons considering the Catholic faith are welcome to fill in the questionnaire. Please contact Sr. Eva Janning, the teacher and coordinator of the RCIA course (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), and she will set up an...
On December 23, Cardinal Leo visited St. Peter’s Parish to help serve a Christmas dinner to 175 people who might not otherwise have enjoyed a Christmas meal. The parish’s Winter Welcome Table received a $23,000...
We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent RENEW conference, which brought together over 750 passionate young adults from all around the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. This year’s event was a remarkable success, filled with...
On December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church in Canada marks the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.
This initiative of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has been coordinated since 2002 by...
On December 9, 2024, His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated his first Mass as a cardinal at Santa Maria in Traspontina. Cardinals, bishops, priests, women religious and laity from far and wide came together to pray and celebrate Cardinal Leo...
On December 7, 2024, Pope Francis presided at a Consistory to elevate 21 Catholic bishops to the College of Cardinals. Among them was the Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto.
We pray for the newest members of the...
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto offer our prayers and best wishes for the newest members of the College of Cardinals, including our chief shepherd, the Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo.
This weekend, Cardinal-elect Leo...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts.
As we prepare for our Advent journey and the anticipation of the birth of Jesus, be assured of my prayers and spiritual closeness.
You may...
This Advent season, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) presents an online weekly video series titled "Journey through Advent."
This year’s English reflections will be led by the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. The...
Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation (Salt + Light Media) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Haig Chahinian as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2024.
Fr. Chahinian brings a deep commitment to pastoral ministry as an...
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, more than 1,400 guests gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the 45th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner.
Founded by Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter in 1979, the late archbishop believed passionately that local...
On Sunday, November 10, clergy, religious, consecrated and lay faithful gathered from across the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in “Unpacking the Synod on Synodality”, a roundtable discussion held at St. Michael’s College School Theatre. Moderated...