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Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates 175th Anniversary - December 17 kicks off year to celebrate historic milestone
TORONTO (December 15, 2016) December 17 marks the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto, kicking off a year...
From Dec. 11 to 17, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are taking part in the Day of Confessions. Catholics throughout our region are encouraged to prepare for Christmas by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As Cardinal Thomas Collins explains...
Address from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, at the 37th Annual Cardinal's Dinner (November 10, 2016)
Watch: Cardinal Collins addresses 1,800 guests at Cardinal's Dinner
First of all, as we gather on the vigil of Remembrance...
On Sunday, November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King, the Jubilee of Mercy officially draws to a close. At this time, the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome will close.
In the Archdiocese of Toronto...
Below is the homily of Cardinal Collins at the installation of Prof. Randy Boyagoda as sixth Principal and Vice President of the University of St. Michael's College, held on October 21, 2016.
He also said to the crowds, &ldquo...
The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti on October 4, 2016.
In the face of widespread damage, flooding and landslides, more than 1.4 million people are...
Toronto landmark reopens September 29 with Vatican title as a minor basilica
After almost five years of extensive restoration, St. Michael’s Cathedral will open its doors once again on the feast of St. Michael, Thursday, September 29. To...
One year ago, on September 8, 2015, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto announced an ambitious 100-day campaign to raise $3 million to welcome 100 refugee families to the Greater Toronto Area as soon as possible. A year later...
The Archdiocese of Toronto will be holding a series of events to commemorate the rededication of St. Michael's Cathedral, mother church of the archdiocese. Over the last several years, significant restoration has taken place to return the church to...
St. Michael’s Cathedral is closed from September 6 to 29, 2016 to prepare for its rededication. Thank you for your patience.
The following Masses will continue to be celebrated in St. John’s Chapel at 200 Church...
Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto134th International Knights of Columbus Convention Opening Mass, August 2, 2016
Christ upon the Stormy Waters
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Like the disciples in today’s Gospel, we are sent by the Lord...
Cardinal Thomas Collins has issued a statement regarding the government's passage of Bill C-14, which legalized euthanasia/assisted suicide on Friday, June 17.
Full text of the statementWatch video versionEuthanasia comes to Canada
“There are two...
Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Robert Kasun, C.S.B., as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. At the time of his appointment, Rev. Kasun was serving as pastor of the parishes of St. Alphonsus and St. Clare in...
Pope Francis is shaken and saddened by the ‘homicidal folly and senseless hatred’ that has left at least 50 people dead in an attack on a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
The Holy See Press Office Director, Father Federico...
Below are the 2016 clergy changes. Please continue to pray for all priests who faithfully serve the Archdiocese of Toronto.
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Rev. Gustavo Campo – May 26, 2016Rev. Manuel Duterte – May 26, 2016Rev. Jose Pena – April 29, 2016Rev...
As wildfires continue to ravage the area around Fort McMurray, Alta., the Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting contributions to help victims of this natural disaster. The fires that were first reported on May 1 have grown to encompass more than...
The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief following the disastrous effects of a serious earthquake on April 16 in Ecuador.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks have devastated huge areas of Ecuador, with nearly 600...
On April 14, 2016, the federal government introduced legislation that, if passed, will amend the criminal code to make euthanasia/assisted suicide legal in Canada.
Watch video: Cardinal Collins on Federal Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide Legislation
At a time when our...
On Friday, April 8, 2016, the Vatican released Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation (papal document to the global church), “Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family”, bringing together the results of two recent Synods on the family convoked...
In response to Call to Action 48 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and in response to questions raised on the legal concepts known as "Doctrine of Discovery" and terra nullius, four Canadian Catholic organizations representing Bishops, institutes of consecrated...