Sadly, we know that many members of our community are suffering greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sickness, lockdowns and layoffs have led to more anxiety, despair, addiction and abuse around the world.
Luckily, you can help by supporting ShareLife...
On Thursday, April 15, St. Augustine’s Seminary hosted a beautiful evening of song and prayer, called “Songs from the Seminary: An Evening of Music in honour of Our Blessed Mother.”
We are happy to share this...
St. Augustine’s Seminary is pleased to host an evening of song and prayer that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. This special evening, called “Songs from the Seminary: An Evening of Music in honour...
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
The Christian creed begins: I believe in God.
The skeptic’s creed begins: I will believe it when I see it.
For the skeptic...
Message from the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Faithful On the Expansion of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ...
The Government of Ontario will launch a province-wide stay-at-home order starting on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Ontarians are asked to stay at home except for essential matters.
Acknowledging that religious practice is essential in the lives of...
Today, the Government of Ontario announced a 28-day province-wide lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown will come into effect on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Places of worship throughout the province will have a maximum...
April 1, 2021
My dear friends,
I pray that you and your loved ones are healthy and managing through these challenging days. For many, it feels as though our Lenten journey has been a year long period of sacrifice and...
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
Life can change in an instant.
As I read the Gospel of John for the Mass on Easter Sunday morning, I could not think that Mary...
The Holy Week and Easter schedule for St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica is listed below. All Masses/services listed will also be livestreamed on their website at: www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live.
Sunday, March 28, 8 a.m., 10 a...
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, which reminds us of the glorious and triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. As Jesus entered into Jerusalem, the crowds greeted...
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto.
There is a story of a woman who came to her pastor and said: “Last Friday, at 3:00 in...
Our pastoral plan challenges us to witness and serve in diverse ways and to be advocates where injustice occurs: through pastoral care to those who are poor and marginalized, to students on campus, to those who are imprisoned, seeking refuge...
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont.
The Sisters of Life, who have their Centre for Life in the rectory of St. Peter’s Church, run a ministry for those who...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published the following guidance on COVID-19 vaccines on its website.
CCCB Note on Ethical Concerns Related to Currently Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of...
After the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...
After the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...
My dear friends,
A few days ago, a movie scout contacted one of our churches to inquire whether the basement hall could be used to feed a crew of 50 people. “We have dispensation from the province and strict...
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
St. Paul tells the Corinthians that we Christians believe in a crucified Christ.
Our faith reminds us that the meaning of the cross will be...