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Cardinal Leo Papal Legate StatementStatement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV atBeatification rite of the Georgia Martyrs 14 April 2026 Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the PapalLegate (official...Posted: Apr-14-2026 -
Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia MartyrsStatement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia Martyrs Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate (official...Posted: Apr-14-2026 -
Easter Newsletter E UpdateEaster Newsletter E Update Happy Easter! May the joy of the Risen Christ fill your hearts with hope and peace this Easter season. As we give thanks and celebrate the Easter season with loved ones, we wish to share a...Posted: Apr-12-2026
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Easter Sunday – He is Risen!Easter Sunday marks Christ’s victory over death with His glorious Resurrection. By his death on the Cross, we today are freed from sin and its destructive grip on our lives. I am the Living One; I was dead...Posted: Apr-05-2026 -
Easter Vigil Celebrations Baptize 2,000 CatholicsAfter months of preparation and prayer through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, a total of 2,050 catechumens were baptized at Easter Vigil celebrations across the Archdiocese of Toronto on Holy Saturday. This compares to 1...Posted: Apr-05-2026 -
Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMessage for Easter5 April 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Easter Message 2026 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Happy and Holy Easter to you. Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest joy ever...Posted: Apr-04-2026 -
Good Friday: The Lord’s PassionOn this sombre day, we commemorate the death and crucifixion of Jesus. Christ made the ultimate sacrifice to save us from our sins. “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was...Posted: Apr-04-2026 -
Holy Thursday: Marking the Beginning of the Easter TriduumOn Holy Thursday, we celebrate Jesus’ gift of the Eucharist. It is the night when we renew our mandate to serve one another in the washing of the feet, which first took place at the Last Supper. Jesus instituted...Posted: Apr-03-2026 -
Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental YearIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday of Holy Week to celebrate the Chrism Mass. During this solemn liturgy, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens...Posted: Apr-01-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Easter Message 2026Cardinal Leo Easter Message 2026 Message for Easter5 April 2026 His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Happy and Holy Easter to you. Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest...Posted: Mar-30-2026
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Cardinal Leo Writes to Canadian Senators re: Bill C-9 – Religious FreedomOn March 25, 2026, Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act, passed third reading in the House of Commons by a vote of 188 to 144. The legislation has now been sent to the Senate for final review and...Posted: Mar-27-2026
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Cardinal Leo's Holy Thursday Message to PriestsAs part of our Holy Week prayers and reflection, Cardinal Frank Leo has shared his annual Holy Thursday message with priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper (also referred to as the Lord’s...Posted: Mar-26-2026
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36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner – A Record Gathering Celebrates Four ‘Yeses’ to God’s CallA record 1,900 guests filled the Pearson Convention Centre for the 36th Annual Ordinandi Dinner, an evening marked by joy, gratitude, and powerful witness as four men preparing for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto shared how they each...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
900 Youth Gather from Across the Archdiocese for the Annual Ordinandi Youth EventNearly 900 young people representing school boards from across the Archdiocese came together at the Pearson Convention Centre for the Annual Ordinandi Youth Event—an inspiring day dedicated to faith, vocation, and discernment. The event featured a dynamic program...Posted: Mar-24-2026 -
Holy Name Parish in Toronto Celebrates 100th Anniversary of its DedicationOn Saturday, March 14th, Holy Name Parish in Toronto celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of its church building. The community joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, who celebrated the Mass of Laetare Sunday. Providentially, March 14th, 1926...Posted: Mar-20-2026 -
50 Years of Your Faith in Action Through ShareLifeOn March 19, 1976, Archbishop Philip Pocock made a Declaration on Behalf of Life — a defining moment that led to the establishment of ShareLife. At a time when the dignity of human life was being challenged, he spoke with...Posted: Mar-19-2026 -
Cardinal Leo -Celebrating the Special Jubilee Year of St. FrancisCelebrating the Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. As we continue our Lenten journey towards Easter Sunday, be assured of my gratitude for all that...Posted: Mar-16-2026
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Celebrating the Special Jubilee Year of St. FrancisDear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. As we continue our Lenten journey towards Easter Sunday, be assured of my gratitude for all that you are doing and will do over the...Posted: Mar-12-2026
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In Gratitude for Years of Faithful ServiceOn Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration, honouring employees who have demonstrated long-standing commitment and dedicated service to the Archdiocese. This year, we celebrated those who reached significant milestones...Posted: Feb-24-2026 -
Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoLenten Message 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. As we enter into the holy season of Lent, I would like to share...Posted: Feb-16-2026
