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Reflecting on 40 Years of the World Day of Prayer for Peace (27 October 1986-2026)On 27 October 1986, under the courageous leadership of Pope John Paul II, religious leaders from across the world gathered in Assisi to fast and pray for peace. This unprecedented event marked a decisive moment in the history of interreligious...Posted: Jun-24-2026 -
Navigating AI through Magnifica Humanitas – Part 2Matthew Harvey Sanders, created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Posted: Jun-22-2026 -
A Closer Look at Magnifica Humanitas – Part 1Matthew Harvey Sanders created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Posted: Jun-17-2026 -
How to be Marian in our Daily LivesAs we celebrate the month of Mary, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Academic Dean of St. Augustine’s Seminary and Associate Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, reflects on ways that we can all be Marian Successors – one who stands...Posted: May-01-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Message on the Month of the Blessed MotherMessage on the Month of the Blessed Mother 1 May 2026 His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of TorontoHer witness enlightens our path My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to...Posted: Apr-28-2026 -
World Day of the Sick 2026 – The Compassion of the SamaritanIn light of the World Day of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, Saulina Amaral, Diocesan Coordinator of the Ministries of Care, reflects on the local initiatives making an impact in the Archdiocese of Toronto. 1. What is the World...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
CatholicismPosted: Dec-08-2025The 10 part series “Catholicism” developed by Bishop Robert Barron is coming to St. Gertrude’s in January. This program explains in a thoughtful, visually compelling and engaging format what we believe and why. ... -
Lectio - The Case for JesusPosted: Sep-17-2025Do you follow Jesus ‘on the way’? Can we trust the Gospels? Do we really know who wrote them?Do the Gospels communicate truth – or fabricated fables? Who is Jesus? Who did Jesus claim to... -
Living the Faith through Consecrated VirginityErin Kinsella is a Consecrated Virgin of the Archdiocese of Ottawa, the author of Espoused to Christ: A Theology of Consecrated Virginity, and a co-host of "In the Thicket," a podcast on suffering and hope. She has worked in...Posted: May-19-2025 -
National Family and Life Week 2025Every May, the Office of Formation for Discipleship spotlights family life ministry, including the start of the annual National Family and Life Week, from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Office for Family and Life. The 2025 theme, drawn...Posted: May-13-2025 -
Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers: The Patient and Physician’s PilgrimageOn the occasion of the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers, April 5 to 6, Dr. Nisha Fernandes offers a reflection on the meaning of the Jubilee year in light of her experiences as an internal medicine physician...Posted: Apr-03-2025 -
Cardinal Leo Lenten MessageCardinal Leo Lenten Message VIew Cardinal Leo's Lenten MessagePosted: Mar-12-2025 -
Ontario Provincial Election – Resources for the Catholic CommunityAs Ontarians prepare for a provincial election on February 27, 2025, Catholics are encouraged to both vote as part of the democratic process and to learn more about the candidates and parties seeking our support. To assist with this process...Posted: Feb-14-2025 -
Alpha CourseALPHA COURSE St. Gertrude's Parish is hosting a 12 session Alpha course on Thursday evenings from January 23 - April 10, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (incl. a one-day retreat on Sat. March 15). Meet new people...Posted: Dec-12-2024 -
Message for All Souls (November 2) from Archbishop LeoPosted: Nov-04-2024Rev. Francis Leo's 2024 All Souls Day Please see Rev. Francis Leo's 2024 All Souls Day Message
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Rev. Francis Leo's 2024 Thanksgiving MessageRev. Francis Leo's 2024 Thanksgiving Message Please see Rev. Francis Leo's 2024 Thanksgiving MessagePosted: Oct-09-2024
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Sacred Heart of Jesus DevotionSacred Heart of Jesus Devotion A message/reflection from Archbishop Leo on Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, in a special way, during the month of June. Click here to see Archbishop's Leo MessagePosted: Jun-01-2024 -
Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersAl and Rita Doloroso have been married for 48 years. They are the founding members of the Movement for Marriage Enrichment (MME) under the Filipino Chaplaincy since 1992. 1. What is the MME, and what is your role as a...Posted: Jan-29-2024 -
Render Unto Caesar What Belongs to Caesar and to God What Belongs to GodThis reflection based on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Year A: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5; and Matthew 22: 15-21. As we hear in the Gospel this...Posted: Oct-19-2023 -
If You Were Accused of Being a Christian, Would There be Enough Evidence to Convict you?This reflection is based on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday of Year A: Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2: 1-11; and Matthew 21: 28-32. A question that has often been asked by preachers when...Posted: Sep-29-2023
