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Humanitarian Relief for Pakistan FloodsDevastating floods in Pakistan have displaced hundreds of thousands, at one point leaving a third of the country inundated with water. More than 1,500 people have died following record rainfall with 33 million throughout the country affected by this...Posted: Oct-03-2022 -
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30This year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on Friday, September 30. Cardinal Collins will preside at the 7:30 a.m. Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with participation from Indigenous members...Posted: Sep-26-2022 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Submits its National Synod Synthesis to the Holy SeeThe first phase of the “Synod on Synodality,” listening at the diocesan level, has concluded. Synthesis Reports were prepared by each of Canada’s four Regional Episcopal Assemblies — Western, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic regions. These four...Posted: Sep-20-2022 -
2022 First Sacraments ProgramPosted: Sep-13-2022Please view and download information on the 2022 FIrst Sacraments (Reconcilliation and First Holy Communion) here. Parent Meeting & Registration Night on Thursday, September 29th at 7:00pm in the Church. Program requirements are included in the link above. -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the passing of Queen Elizabeth IIThe Archdiocese of Toronto joins so many throughout our country and the world who are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, she served with dignity and grace. May her kind and faith-filled witness be fondly...Posted: Sep-08-2022 -
St. Paul’s Basilica – Celebrating 200 Years of ServiceIn 1822, St. Paul’s Basilica was established as the first Catholic parish in Toronto. In honour of this centuries-long milestone, Cardinal Thomas Collins will celebrate a 200th anniversary Mass on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. This...Posted: Sep-08-2022 -
Notice BoardBoard updated Tuesday January 30, 2025 Changes to scheduled Parish services and notice of Parish activities and events January 30, 2025 WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE A letter from Cardinal Leo January 24, 2025 MEMO FROM YEAR OF JUBILEE...Posted: Aug-23-2022 -
ARCAT OnlineThe Archives department is excited to announce the launch of our new digital collection’s portal, ARCAT Online. ARCAT Online not only provides access to our pre-1910 historical parish registers, the burial registers...Posted: Jul-28-2022 -
Pray, Watch, Reflect: Walking TogetherAs we welcome Pope Francis to Canada, all are invited to participate in this historic journey. In addition to television coverage of papal events, visit www.papalvisit.ca to access more than 10 livestream links of coverage featuring interpretation in...Posted: Jul-26-2022 -
The Annual Education Mass Returns to the Archdiocese of TorontoOn Wednesday, August 31, the Catholic Teachers’ Guild will host its Annual Education Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The Mass will be followed by dinner and a talk given by Bishop John Boissonneau, the Archdiocesan Vicar...Posted: Jul-26-2022 -
Two Sisters of Life to Profess Final Vows in TorontoTwo Sisters of Life will profess final vows at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica this Saturday, July 16 – the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Cardinal Thomas Collins will be the main celebrant and homilist. Sr. Jeanne...Posted: Jul-15-2022 -
Annual Mass for the Faithful DepartedAfter two years of COVID-19 restrictions, Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services of the Archdiocese of Toronto is once again celebrating the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed in-person. Taking place on Wednesday, August 17 at 7 p.m...Posted: Jul-11-2022 -
Public Ticketing Information Now Available for Papal Visit to CanadaTickets for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada are now available via https://bit.ly/TicketsPapalVisit.. Here, you can find information on how to secure tickets for public events on the Pope’s pastoral visit through Alberta, Quebec and...Posted: Jul-06-2022 -
Find a Church Near You This SummerWith the summer now in full swing, many Catholics will be visiting the Archdiocese of Toronto from elsewhere in the world and many of our regular parishioners will find themselves in a different part of the archdiocese for a weekend...Posted: Jun-30-2022 -
Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Program for Papal Visit to Canada – July 24 – 29, 2022Canada’s Catholic Bishops welcome today’s announcement from the Holy See providing further details of the itinerary of Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, July 24 – 29, 2022. This will be the fourth papal visit...Posted: Jun-23-2022 -
Toronto's Largest Permanent Diaconate Ordination in Years a Testament to the Service of All DeaconsThis Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m., 20 men will be ordained permanent deacons in service to the Archdiocese of Toronto. Their ministry begins in Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, but will extend far beyond...Posted: Jun-17-2022 -
Sunday Mass ObligationOn March 13, 2020, Cardinal Collins issued a communication to the faithful of this archdiocese indicating that it was necessary to cancel public celebrations of the Eucharist on the coming Sunday, stating: “For this weekend and any other which...Posted: Jun-01-2022 -
Clergy Changes 2022Below is the list of clergy changes for 2022. RETIREMENT Msgr. Gregory Ace – June 29, 2022c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. Victor Boiragi – June 29, 2022Our Lady of Grace MonasteryMarylake, PO...Posted: May-27-2022 -
Communication from Cardinal Collins – Retirement of Jim Milway, Chancellor of Temporal AffairsTo all clergy and staff of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Jim Milway has indicated his desire to retire from the Archdiocese of Toronto as he approaches the end of his second term as Chancellor of Temporal Affairs. I have appreciated...Posted: May-16-2022 -
Cancelled: Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic PerspectiveSadly, the Archdiocese of Toronto has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ontario Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective, which was planned to take place on Wednesday, May 18. It proved difficult to secure a candidate from one of...Posted: May-14-2022
