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Cathedral restoration project recognized by Heritage Toronto
The restoration of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was recognized among the winners of the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards, announced October 23.
St. Michael’s, along with Glenview Presbyterian Church, was recognized with an award in the Architectural...
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Prayers for Peace - Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins
On Sunday, September 10, 2017, hundreds of Christians from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to offer prayer for victims of terror, violence and persecution. A special focus of the service was the plight of persecuted Christians, especially those in...
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Mothers Ministry Growing in Parishes
The Archdiocese of Toronto has joined forces with DWAO (Dynamic Women Association of Ontario) to start mothers groups in local parishes. Dorothy Pilarski, founder of DWAO, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, has been working with the archdiocese since...
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A Love Louder Than Noise
Marlena Loughheed served as the Communications Coordinator in the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Public Relations and Communications for the past five years. She departed the archdiocese in late July to pursue a vocation to religious life with...
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'Speaking in Tongues' Is Hallmark of Parish Life
On a Sunday morning, a steady stream of parishioners files through the glass doors of possibly the most bustling church in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Latecomers with toddlers in tow scan the crowded pews for a seat. As the procession...
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"Mayor" Lindsey of St. Isaac Jogues Parish
The role of Mayor of Toronto holds a certain amount of prestige and recognition. However, in a lesser-known role is Lindsey, who holds the title of "Mayor" of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering. This is a unique position...
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Bishop John Boissonneau recognized for interfaith leadership
Toronto Auxiliary Bishop John Boissonneau was honoured on June 6 as the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Victor Goldbloom Award for Outstanding Interfaith Leadership by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). This national annual award was created to...
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Archdiocese joins interfaith response to African food crisis
(June 7, 2017) The Archdiocese of Toronto joins the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and faith communities across Canada in launching a joint appeal, entitled Pray-Give-Speak Out, in response to the desperate food crisis in South Sudan, Yemen...
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2017 Clergy Changes
Every year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2017.
INCARDINATIONRev. David Gikonyo – May 18, 2017
Rev. George Parayil – May 19, 2017
RETIREMENTRev. Msgr...
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Family Spotlight: The Postill Family
The Postills live in the Leaside neighbourhood in Toronto. David (dad) is a VP of Marketing; Shannon (mom) is an executive in a global consulting firm. They have three children ages 18, 16 and 13 (Gemma, Anna, Jacob) and often...
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Walking Forward Together: Catholic Education Week 2017
April 30 to May 5 is Catholic Education Week in Ontario. This year's theme is "Walking Forward Together."
In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are grateful for the partnership and collaboration we have with Catholic schools, which are an...
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Update re: Arson at St. John the Evangelist Church, Weston
(April 21, 2017) As widely reported in the media, an incident of arson on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, forced the temporary closure of St. John the Evangelist Church (49 George St., Weston). The parish shared surveillance footage from the...
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Statement re: Arson at St. John the Evangelist Church, Weston
(April 18, 2017) On the early morning of Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, an intentional fire was set inside the sacristy of St. John the Evangelist Church (49 George St., Weston).
The parish team preparing for Easter Sunday celebrations discovered...
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Pope's Urbi et Orbi Message
Below is the English language translation of the Pope's annual Urbi et Orbi ("To the City and the World") message.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter!
Today, throughout the world, the Church echoes once more the astonishing message of...