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Vatican Message for World Mental Health DayThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops shared the following communication, received from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day (10 October 2026). Ottawa — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomes the...Posted: Oct-10-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for ThanksgivingMessage for Thanksgiving12 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you in anticipation of Thanksgiving, often associated with family gatherings, the...Posted: Oct-09-2026 -
St. Michael’s NewsSt. Michael’s College School is now accepting applications for September 2027. Prospective students and their families are invited to attend Open Houses on October 15th and October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Register at applySMCS.com...Oct-08-2026 to Oct-20-2026 -
Renovation Fund CollectionDue to multiple collections for the 1st Sunday of the month, the second collection for the Renovation Fund has been moved to Sunday, October 25. If you have already prepared your donation envelope, kindly bring it on that date. Thank...Oct-08-2026 to Oct-25-2026 -
Bill C-218 Vote on October 7 - Cardinal Leo Asks MPs to Support Private Members’ BillCanadian Members of Parliament are scheduled to vote on Bill C-218 at second reading on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The bill would prevent Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) from being provided when mental illness is the sole underlying medical...Posted: Oct-05-2026 -
Two Men Ordained to the Transitional DiaconateOn Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of two seminarians during the 10 a.m. Mass, presided by the Most Reverend Robert Kasun, C.S.B., Auxiliary...Posted: Sep-30-2026 -
Archdiocese Honours Saint Michael Award RecipientsOn September 27, 2026, more than 1,000 members of the Catholic community gathered at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for a celebration marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The liturgy...Posted: Sep-30-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund18 September 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, Thank you for all that you continue to do to strengthen the Kingdom of God in our archdiocese. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved...Posted: Sep-23-2026
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Cardinal Leo's Message on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the ArchangelMessage on the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel27 September 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you today in anticipation...Posted: Sep-15-2026
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Prayers and Birthday Greetings for Pope Leo XIVThe Archdiocese of Toronto extends our prayers and best wishes as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026. We give thanks for the Holy Father’s faithful leadership, his devoted service to the Church and...Posted: Sep-14-2026 -
Municipal Elections & Parish GuidelinesA municipal election will take place on Monday, October 26. All Catholics are encouraged to exercise their democratic right to vote. Cardinal Leo has permitted Catholic School Board Trustee candidates (or their volunteers) to distribute information after Mass on weekends...Oct-03-2026 to Oct-26-2026 -
Pastoral Visits-Holy Communion for the Homebound- If any parishioners are unable to attend Mass due to illness, limited mobility, or are homebound, our Visiting Ministry is here to support you. Trained ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to your...Sep-10-2026 to Sep-10-2027 -
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Rev. Frank McDevitt “Chaplain of His Holiness”On September 4, 2026, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, shared the news below announcing a special appointment for a well-known archdiocesan priest. I am pleased to share the joyful news that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend...Posted: Sep-04-2026 -
Archdiocese to Support Humanitarian Relief in Nepal and ColombiaTwo significant natural disasters in recent days have resulted in tremendous loss of life, widespread destruction and the displacement of thousands of people in both Nepal and Colombia. On August 26, catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides struck Nepal following a...Posted: Sep-01-2026 -
St. Augustine’s Seminary Celebrates Historic Inauguration of Ecclesiastical Faculty of TheologyTORONTO – August 28, 2026 – St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was the setting for a historic celebration on the feast day of St. Augustine as the community of St. Augustine’s Seminary and invited guests gathered for...Posted: Sep-01-2026 -
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Spiritual Reflections in Military SettingsThe Most Rev. Scott McCaig, C.C., Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada, has released a statement on the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Military Personnel Instructions on Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings, which was issued on 29 July...Posted: Aug-24-2026 -
Cardinal Leo Appointed as Member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for EvangelizationOn June 30, 2026, the Holy See announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, in the Section for First Evangelization and New...Posted: Jun-30-2026 -
Venezuela Earthquake Relief – Donations AcceptedThe Archdiocese of Toronto invites the faithful to pray for the people of Venezuela and to support humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Two powerful earthquakes—a magnitude of 7.2...Posted: Jun-29-2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for Canada DayMessage of His Eminence Cardinal Frank LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of TorontoCanada Day – July 1, 2026 My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. In the coming days we will celebrate Canada Day, a time when...Posted: Jun-24-2026
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Statement from the Canadian Bishops on the 10th Anniversary of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide (“MAID”)The Standing Committee for Family and Life of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), with authorization from the Permanent Council, has issued a statement marking the 10th anniversary of Bill C-14, the legislation that legalized euthanasia and...Posted: Jun-10-2026
