This will be a joyous weekend as Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, ordains eight men into the priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Temporary physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, means that seating at the ordination is extremely limited and attendance is by invitation only, so the candidates for ordination can have their family and friends present.

But we ask the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto to please pray for the vocations of those who will enter the priesthood this weekend.

On Saturday, the Archdiocese of Toronto will release a series of video interviews with the newly ordained priests to introduce them to the faithful.