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Bishop Nicola De Angelis Dies at Age 84
Bishop Nicola De Angelis, Bishop emeritus of Peterborough and former Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, passed away June 16 in Montefiascone, Villa Santa Margarita Hospital in Italy. He was 84.
The late bishop’s funeral took place this past Saturday...
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11th SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME JUNE 18, 2023
Readings: Exodus 19:2-6a, Romans 5:6-11, Mathew 9:36-10:8
Sometimes in the past, the work of evangelizing or sharing our faith by preaching was regarded as belonging only to bishops, priests and religious. The lay...
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Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Readings: Deu 8: 2-3.14-16; 2Cor 20: 16-17; Jh 6: 51-58
According to Pope Francis, “The Eucharist is not just a weekly way of celebrating our faith, but should radically affect our relationship with others...
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Archbishop Leo Visits Lake House Palliative Care Centre
In recent days, Archbishop Leo had the opportunity to visit and bless the Lake House Palliative Care Centre, one of the newest and most transformative palliative care facilities in Canada.
The new centre will provide compassionate care for both patients...
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The Most Holy Trinity June 4, 2023
Readings: Exodus 34.4b-6,8-9, 2Corinthians 13.11-13, John 3.16-18
In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
When we say that God is Trinity, we are really saying that “God...
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Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Beginning in 2018, the Monday after Pentecost has been observed as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This day reminds us how Jesus willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women...
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PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 28, 2023
Readings: Acts 2.1-11 , 1Cor. 12.3b-7,12-13, John 20.19-23
Today is “Pentecost Sunday,” Although today we end the Easter Season, it is also a reminder of starting something new, for Pentecost...
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Seventh Sunday of Easter May 21, 2023
Readings: Acts 1.1-11, Ephesians 1.17-23. Mathew 28.16-20
After the Lord’s Ascension, humanity has had a place – the place of honour – at the right hand of God for all eternity. Jesus...
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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 14, 2023
Readings: Acts 8.5-8,14-17, 1Peter 3.15-18, John 14.15-21
In this Sunday’s episode, we have a sense of the seriousness of this crisis and the politics of the early Church. On the...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Life
My dear friends,
During the month of May, we think particularly of our Blessed Mother, who is a constant source of hope and inspiration for all of us. We ask for her powerful intercession and gentle guidance as we face...
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Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide Legislation
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...
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Fifth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2023
Readings: Acts 6.1-7, 1Peter 2.4-9, John 14.1-12
The Gospel reading of today calls us to reflect on the purpose of life. Purpose can guide our life’s decisions, influence our behaviour, shape...
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Cardinal Collins Celebrates 50 Years of Priesthood
His Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop-Emeritus of Toronto, today celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.
Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Collins obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) from St. Jerome College in Waterloo in 1969...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one.
Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo:
My dear friends,
Christus resurrexit...
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Clergy Changes 2023
Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023.
RETIREMENT
Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community
Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto
Rev. John Lung...
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Fourth Sunday of Easter April 30, 2023
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41, Peter 2:20b-25, John 10:1-10
This fourth Sunday of the Easter season is sometimes called Good Shepherd . Throughout John’s Gospel the Pharisees fail to accept Jesus...