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5 Tips in Riding the Back to School MomentumThe beginning of autumn evokes feelings of excitement, anticipation and new beginnings! There is a shift in the air. Can you feel it? A crispness in the air suggests the end of summer is just around the corner. It is...Posted: Aug-23-2024 -
Catechist Formation Program Holds Closing Retreat in ScarboroughOn June 22, 2024, participants of the 2023-24 Archdiocese of Toronto Catechist Formation Program (ACFP) gathered at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Scarborough for their closing retreat. The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass...Posted: Jul-09-2024 -
New Cycle of University of Dayton Formation Courses AvailableAs part of an ongoing partnership with University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to inform you that a new cycle of online courses offered by the university's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation...Posted: Jun-10-2024 -
Archbishop Leo visits St. Michael's Catholic School during Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week is celebrated in all Catholic school boards during the first week of May each year. The theme for 2024 is “We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members, one of...Posted: May-10-2024 -
Fellowship program for young Catholic professionals launching in Archdiocese of TorontoPosted: Apr-25-2024To celebrate the launch of the Lumen Gentium Forum, a program of CAAP-Canada in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto hosted by the Newman Centre, program coordinators Brendan Steven and Robin D’Souza took time to explain the... -
Ordinandi Youth Event Highlights the Joy of Priesthood and Religious LifeThe 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. 850 youth from school boards across the archdiocese came together to pray, reflect and learn about the vocation stories of the 2024 ordinandi class and Sister Beata Victoria from...Posted: Mar-26-2024 -
When we throw ourselves into Jesus’ arms, we always win!Posted: Mar-21-2024The 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. The following is a reflection on the day written by DPCDSB student Kierra who was in attendance. My name is Kierra and I’m a student at St... -
University of Dayton Formation Courses AvailableAs part of an ongoing partnership with University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to inform you that a new cycle of online courses offered by the university's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is...Posted: Feb-15-2024 -
Registration Open for New Cycle of Formation CoursesIn partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is once again offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at...Posted: Dec-19-2023 -
Online Faith Formation Study Opportunity: Now also Offered in ArabicIn ongoing partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is continuing to offer a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith...Posted: Jun-23-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one. Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo: My dear friends, Christus resurrexit...Posted: May-01-2023 -
Online Faith Formation Study OpportunityIn partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at the University of...Posted: Apr-26-2023 -
Walking Together in Pursuit of Healing and ReconciliationJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple, reflect on healing and repentance in light of the 2022 papal visit, Pope Francis’ ‘Pilgrimage of Penance.’ Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...Posted: Mar-28-2023 -
Municipal Elections – October 24, 2022: Are you a Catholic School Board Supporter?A municipal election will be held on Monday, October 24. All Catholics are strongly encouraged to exercise their democratic right to vote. Voters will have an opportunity to cast their ballot for mayor, city councillor and, for Catholics, a...Posted: Oct-18-2022 -
The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern AgeThe leadership at St. Augustine’s Seminary is designing a Licentiate program in Patristics – it will be the first program dedicated to Patristics in Canada when it rolls out in the 2023-2024 academic year. Fr. Robert John...Posted: Oct-18-2022 -
Teaching as Vocation – A Look at the Catholic Teachers’ GuildThe Catholic Teachers’ Guild is a lay association in the archdiocese that aims to strengthen teachers’ vocations through formation events, study groups, lectures and mutual fraternal support. As the new school year kicks off, President Andrew Hume reflects...Posted: Sep-09-2022 -
Parishes Resume Special Catholic Family Faith Formation ProgramOrganized by the Office of Formation for Discipleship and funded through the Family of Faith campaign, the Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) pilot project equips parishes to help parents and their children (ages 0-6) to learn about the Catholic...Posted: May-05-2022 -
Encountering Christ on the RCIA journeyRebecca Spellacy, who became Catholic as an adult, is the Director of Worship for the Diocese of Austin, Texas, and the former Associate Director, Liturgy, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Toronto. Below, she shares...Posted: Apr-08-2022 -
How to Read the Bible in a YearElizabeth Klein is an Assistant Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute, which serves the formation of Catholics for the New Evangelization through academic and parish programs. As part of its work, the institute helps Catholics to read the Bible...Posted: Feb-09-2022 -
‘Walking Together’ on the Journey to the SynodMoira McQueen’s new book, Walking Together: A Primer on the New Synodality, aims to explain the history, meaning and relevance of synodality as the Church undertakes a two-year process of discernment. Below, McQueen, Executive Director of the...Posted: Jan-28-2022
