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February 11 is World Day of the Sick
This upcoming Sunday, February 11 is recognized globally as World Day of the Sick.
As such, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto has released a letter to the faithful saying, in part, “I wish to extend...
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World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking
Today (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child.
After praying the Angelus in...
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Archbishop Leo Visits Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, traveled North to Aurora, Ont. for a pastoral visit to the parish community of Our Lady of Grace.
Not only was Archbishop Leo able to celebrate...
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6th Sunday Ordinary Time February 11, 2024
Readings: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46, 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1, Mark 1:40-45
The first reading today is from the Book of Leviticus, which is one of the early books of Hebrew Scripture, one of...
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National Catholic Health Care Week February 4-10
February 4-10 is National Catholic Health Care Week. It is an opportunity to recognize the important work of Catholic health care providers and organizations throughout the country.
The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada website states that Catholic health care...
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5th Sunday Ordinary Time February 4, 2024
Readings: Job 7:1-4, 6-7,1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23, Mark 1:29-39
Most of us probably already know the story of Job. He was a man who believed completely in the Lord and...
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4th Sunday Ordinary Time January 28, 2024
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Mark 1:21-28
God’s authority in our daily lives is important. Who speaks for God? Do we want to listen to God? Are we...
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Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3
Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are...
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Sunday of the Word of God
The “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...
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Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now Open
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...
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Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi Dinner
We are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...
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3rd Sunday Ordinary Time January 21, 2024
Readings: John 3.1-5,10, 1Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14-20
Repent! Here we are in Ordinary Time and it sounds like Lent! The beginning of the ministry of Jesus Christ begins with Jesus calling...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...
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2nd Sunday Ordinary Time January 14, 2024
Readings: 1Samuel 3.3b-10,19, 1Corinthians 6.13-15a, 17-20, John 1.35-42
The First reading from the first Book of Samuel was explicit in the presentation of the voice of God calling on Samuel to serve...