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Corpus Christi Procession Draws Faithful to the Streets of TorontoOn Sunday, June 22, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo led a Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown Toronto following the Noon Mass at St. Michael&rsquo...Posted: Jun-23-2025 -
Priests “Five and Under” Meet with Cardinal Leo"Brothers and sisters, we have this treasure in clay vessels, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us." (2 Cor 4: 7)Today's First Reading from the...Posted: Jun-23-2025 -
Martyrs’ Shrine Gala – Celebrating Canada’s Early ChurchOn June 11, 2025, more than 500 guests including Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Frank Cardinal Leo, came together to celebrate the Martyrs’ Shrine. The National Shrine, opened in 1926 — almost 100 years ago — is located in Midland...Posted: Jun-23-2025 -
National Indigenous Peoples Day - A Call to Reflection and RenewalThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released the following statement to mark this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day, observed on June 21. The statement is also available on the CCCB website in French. National Indigenous Peoples Day...Posted: Jun-20-2025 -
“That Blessed Upper Room” – Pastoral Letter from Frank Cardinal LeoFrank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has released “That Blessed Upper Room,” a pastoral letter inviting the faithful of the archdiocese to reflect together on the significance of The Upper Room in our lives, our...Posted: Jun-17-2025 -
A Call to Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land and the Middle East during the Month of the Sacred HeartIn light of the escalation of violence in the Middle East, most recently between Israel and Iran, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released an invitation for the Catholic faithful in Canada to pray for peace in the world...Posted: Jun-13-2025
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Invitation from Cardinal Leo - Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine - August 24, 202513 June 2025 To the Catholic Community throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto: Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. As you know, we are celebrating a Year of Jubilee drawing on the...Posted: Jun-13-2025 -
Saviour of the World Parish Celebrates 30th AnniversaryOn June 1, 2025, Saviour of the World Parish joyfully celebrated its 30th anniversary, coinciding with the Feast of the Ascension. His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, presided over the Thanksgiving Mass, joined by five concelebrating priests and...Posted: Jun-09-2025 -
Pope’s Prayer Intention for JunePope Leo XIV has released his monthly prayer intention for June, asking the faithful worldwide to pray "that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from His Heart, learn to have compassion on...Posted: Jun-04-2025 -
2,000 Come Together to Celebrate “A Day With Mary”On May 31, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto welcomed 2,000 Catholics from across the archdiocese for A Day With Mary, held at Villanova College in King City. The celebration coincided with the Feast of the Visitation of...Posted: Jun-02-2025 -
The Journey to St. Rita at Marylake Long-Term Care HomeHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo was amongst 240 people in attendance at a special fundraising event that raised $1.47 million towards capital costs for the construction of St. Rita at Marylake Long-Term Care Home. Held at Eaton Hall...Posted: May-30-2025 -
Message from Cardinal Leo on the Month of the Sacred Heart of JesusMessage on the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto1 June 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. Among the Christian People, it is our...Posted: May-29-2025
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Newly Initiated Catholics Gather at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica for MassOn Sunday, May 11, 2025, Bishop John Boissonneau celebrated Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with the newest Catholics from across the archdiocese. Several hundreds of newly initiated Catholics attended the archdiocese's 2025 Neophyte Mass along with...Posted: May-13-2025 -
Message from Cardinal Leo on the Election of Pope Leo XIVDear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. With hearts filled with joy and deep gratitude, we celebrate the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. This momentous occasion unites the Church in prayer...Posted: May-12-2025 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates the Ordination of Three PriestsOn Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m., the His Excellency John A. Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, ordained three transitional deacons, Deacon James Cyfko, Deacon Alvin Joys, and Deacon Jesús Fidel Añón with the Sacrament of Holy Orders...Posted: May-10-2025 -
3 Canadian Cardinal Electors Speak to the Media Regarding the Election of Pope Leo XIVThree Canadian cardinal electors (Cardinal Lacroix, Cardinal Leo and Cardinal Collins) met with the media in Rome at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Canadian Pontifical College to discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV...Posted: May-09-2025 -
CCCB Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Rejoicing and PrayersToday, the Church in Canada and throughout the world rejoices, as His Eminence Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, O.S.A., after being duly elected by the College of Cardinals, has accepted to become the 267th Bishop of Rome, successor of...Posted: May-08-2025 -
Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV named 267th successor of PeterCardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. of the United States has been elected the 267th Pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Leo XIV. Born in 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, the...Posted: May-08-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo's Message for Mother's DayMessage for Mother’s Day11 May 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the Archdiocese of...Posted: May-06-2025
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President of Canada’s Catholic Bishops Conference Invites Faithful to Pray for ConclaveThe Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and President of Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released the following letter to all the Catholic faithful in Canada. As the conclave to elect the 267th Successor of St. Peter begins...Posted: May-06-2025
