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St. Justin Martyr Parish Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On March 22, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided at a special Mass to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of St. Justin Martyr Parish in Unionville, Ont.
Marking the occasion with a beautiful liturgy, His Eminence was joined by current...
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Cardinal Leo's Holy Thursday Message to Priests
As 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...
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Palm Sunday March 29, 2026
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Mathew 26:14-27.66
On this Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, we are invited to reflect on our own relationship to suffering, either for obedience to God...
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Clergy Changes 2026
We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...
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Annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, presided at the annual Mass of Saint Patrick on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, where he warmly welcomed members of the Irish community from across...
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50 Years of Your Faith in Action Through ShareLife
On 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...
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Fifth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2026
Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Romans: 8:8-11 John 11:1-45
When we hear the first reading, from the Prophet Ezekiel, we can at first wonder if this is just some sort of hope for the future or...
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Fourth Sunday of Lent March 15, 2026
Readings: 1Samuel 16.1b, 6-7, 10-13, Ephesians: 5:8-14, John 9:1-4
First reading speaks about Samuel who obeyed God by going to where he was sent to go, specifically to Jesse’s tribe. he...
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Celebrating 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 you are doing and will do over the...
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Celebrating 150 Years of Faith at St. Patrick's Parish
On Sunday, March 8, St. Patrick’s Parish in Schomberg, Ont., joyfully celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special Mass celebrated by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. The celebration brought together past priests Fr. Bill Swift, Fr. Paul Hancko...
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Canadian Bishops Invite Prayers for Peace in the Middle East
The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement calling on the Catholic faithful to pray for peace in the Middle East.
The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict...
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Third Sunday of Lent March 8, 2026
Readings: Exodus: 17:3-7 Romans: 5:1-2.5-8 John 4:5-42
The first reading of today tells us of the ordeal of the Israelites in the wilderness. After four hundred and thirty years of...
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Second Sunday of Lent March 1, 2026
Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Matthew 17:1-9
Lent is about transfiguration! It is not just our Lord Jesus who becomes transfigured. Rather, all of us can be transfigured if we want...
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In Gratitude for Years of Faithful Service
On 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...
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