Cardinal Collins is taking part in the October 2015 Synod on the Family, held at the Vatican, with 279 bishops, prelates and priests taking part in the discussions. Delegates are given three minutes to speak on a specific portion of...
In response to this global humanitarian crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins has launched Project Hope, a special emergency appeal to respond to the tragic situation with a goal to raise $3 million and engage 100 volunteer committees local parishes within...
TORONTO (June 17, 2015) St. Michael’s Cathedral, mother church of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is temporarily closing its doors as part of its extensive restoration efforts.
Since the mid-1800s, local and global pilgrims have visited St. Michael...
In a new Family of Faith campaign video, Cardinal Collins notes that roughly half of the parishes in the archdiocese have yet to complete their Family of Faith campaigns. Wave 3, now underway, is being conducted in almost 70 parishes...
Progress on "Project Connect" continues as parishes like St. Jerome's (shown above) work with archdiocesan staff to launch new websites. The Family of Faith campaign is funding this project, which helps all parishes in the archdiocese to more effectively...
On June 18, Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home” was formally released. Archbishop of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins, commented on the teaching letter: “The central theme in this letter to...
At the request of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, the Institute for Catholic Education has begun the task of developing resources to assist teachers, principals and Catholic School Boards in the implementation of the recently revised Health and...
Below is a list of the 2015 clergy changes and the date they take effect.
RETIREMENT
Rev. William Burns – July 2, 2015
Rev. Massey Lombardi – July 2, 2015
RETURN TO PASTOR FROM SABBATICAL
Rev. John Facey – July...
The Archdiocese of Toronto is working with Peel Regional Police following vandalism and hate crimes at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mississauga.
Parish staff reported damage to church property early Wednesday, May 20 after finding offensive graffiti on the...
On Saturday, May 9, two men will be ordained to the priesthood to serve the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m...
TORONTO (April 27, 2015) – Toronto-area Catholics are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Nepal with prayer and practical aid following the catastrophic effects of a serious earthquake on April 25.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks have...
In January of 2015, an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by Fr. James Roth, O.S.F.S. was received by his religious order, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (in the Toledo-Detroit Province). The allegation...
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto,on the death of the former Archbishop of Montreal, Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte
April 8, 2015
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte...
The funeral Mass of His Eminence Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte, Archbishop Emeritus of Montreal, is scheduled for Friday, April 17, beginning at 2:00 pm, Eastern Time, in Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter!
Jesus Christ is risen!
Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness!
Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glory, emptied himself, took...
Thursday, April 2 has been declared Saint John Paul II Day by our provincial and federal governments. To commemorate the occasion, the City of Toronto will host a ceremony recognizing the late pontiff and raise the Vatican flag on the...
"Choose life!" This is God's plea to his people, a plea which echoed in our churches during the first week of Lent as a few lines of the book of Deuteronomy were proclaimed (30.19). Isn't it surprising...
As Catholics, we understand that parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children. The parental role in the teaching of family life issues is pivotal and vital. Catholic schools work with parents and parishes to provide students an...
On Monday, February 23, 2015, the Ontario government released its revised Health & Physical Education curriculum. The Ministry of Education has indicated the curriculum will be implemented in schools across the province this September. Below is a statement from Cardinal...
Cardinal Collins responded to the recent Supreme Court decision on assisted suicide earlier this week. The following statement will be available in parishes this weekend, either as a bulletin insert or at the back of the church.
February 10, 2015...