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2024

This Weekend in Rome: At Ceremony with Pope Francis, Canadian Archbishop Elevated to the College of Cardinals - December 5, 2024

1,400 Gather for 45th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner - November 5, 2024

Pope Francis Elevates Archbishop Francis Leo to the College of Cardinals - October 6, 2024

Inaugural Saint Michael Award Recipients Announced - September 19, 2024

Archbishop Leo's Letter to the Faithful - Healing and Reconciliation - September 17, 2024

Statement from Archbishop Francis Leo re: Fire at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Toronto - June 9, 2024

Archbishop Leo's Message for Mother's Day - May 12, 2024

Archbishop Leo's Message for the March for Life - May 9, 2024

Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education Week - May 5, 2024

Archbishop Leo's Message on the Month of the Blessed Mother - May 1, 2024

Archdiocese of Toronto Clergy Changes - April 12, 2024

Easter Message from Archbishop Leo - March 30, 2024

"As Strings to a Harp" - Archbishop Leo's Message to Priests for Holy Thursday - March 25, 2024

Statement from the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, on the passing of Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney - March 1, 2024

Love is in the Air: 12,000 Years of Marriage Under one Roof - 300 Couples Gather Feb 11 for Celebration of Marriage - February 9, 2024

2023

Archdiocese of Toronto Allocates over $2.7 Million to Support Eight Indigenous Healing and Reconciliation Projects - December 12, 2023

6 Papal Honours Awarded for Faithful Service - November 30, 2023

1,400 Gather for 44th Annual Cardinal's Dinner - November 14, 2023

Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates Solemnity of Saint Michael, Conferral of Pallium upon Archbishop Francis Leo - September 29, 2023

The Journey to Priesthood – 5 Men Prepare for Ordination to Transitional Diaconate This Fall - August 8, 2023

Toronto’s Catholic Churches prepare for Easter Triduum - April 6, 2023

A New Archbishop of Toronto – Archbishop Francis Leo Mass of Installation - Saturday, March 25, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica - March 24, 2023

Final Mass for Cardinal Thomas Collins as he retires as Archbishop of Toronto - March 19, 2023

Communication from Archbishop-designate Francis Leo to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto - February 11, 2023

Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of Toronto - February 11, 2023

9,000 Years of Marriage Under One Roof (Marriage Sunday) - February 10, 2023

2022

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - December 31, 2022

Archdiocese of Toronto Welcomes Catholics for Christmas Masses at Full Capacity for the First Time Since December 2019 - December 22, 2022

Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto regarding Fr. Joseph Wasik - December 16, 2022

Archdiocese of Toronto Pledges to Be a Major Supporter of National Indigenous Reconciliation Financial Effort - February 2, 2022

2021

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the passing of the former Premier of Ontario, William G. Davis - August 8, 2021

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re: Discovery of Children’s Remains at former Kamloops Residential School - June 3, 2021

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, Regarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-Semitism - May 21, 2021

Reflection from Archdiocese of Toronto – Inclusivity & Acceptance - May 4, 2021

COVID-19 Update from Cardinal Collins - April 16, 2021

Message from the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Faithful on the Expansion of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada - April 8, 2021

COVID-19 Update from Cardinal Thomas Collins (Ontario Returns to Lockdown) - April 1, 2021

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on Changes to Capacity Limits in Grey Zones - March 12, 2021

Archdiocesan Mailing List Communication from Cardinal Thomas Collins - March 5, 2021

Communication from Cardinal Collins to the Faithful - February 24, 2021

2020

Archdiocese of Toronto Shares Faith & Hope with Special Christmas Services - December 22, 2020

Letter from Cardinal Collins: COVID-19 Provincial Measures - December 21, 2020

Cardinal Collins update - York Lockdown Simcoe Orangeville Red Zone - December 11, 2020

Covid-19 and the Archdiocese of Toronto - Frequently Asked Questions - December 4, 2020

Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Ivan Camilleri as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto - November 28, 2020

Important Updates for Red Zone Parishes - York Toronto and Peel Regions - November 17, 2020

Catholics Return to Sunday Mass for the First Time in Three Months as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease - June 19, 2020

Update from Cardinal Collins regarding capacity restrictions for weddings and funerals - June 13, 2020

Archdiocese of Toronto Return to Church - WorshipSafe Guidelines - June 10, 2020

Cardinal Collins communication regarding reopening timeline - June 10, 2020

WorshipSafe Guidelines - Prepared by the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario - June 10, 2020

Update from the Archdiocese of Toronto - May 27, 2020

Holy Week Message from Cardinal Thomas Collins - April 6, 2020

In the Midst of Crisis and Church Closures, Archdiocese of Toronto Offers Spiritual Support and Outreach During Holy Week - April 3, 2020

Letter from Cardinal Collins: Pandemic, Sacramental Restrictions & Planning for a Return to Sacramental Life - March 27, 2020

Liturgical Instructions for Holy Week/Triduum - March 25, 2020

Cardinal's Message on COVID-19 - March 24, 2020

A Message from Cardinal Thomas Collins about COVID-19 - March 23, 2020

Cardinal's Message on COVID-19 - March 17, 2020

Cardinal's Message on COVID-19 - March 13, 2020

Coronavirus Update - March 10, 2020

2019

Pope Francis Appoints Archdiocese of Toronto Auxiliary Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick as Bishop of Antigonish, Nova Scotia - December 18, 2019

2019 Lenten Reflection from Cardinal Thomas Collins - March 6, 2019

9,000 Years of Marriage Under One Roof - February 8, 2019

2018

The Catholic Church’s Newest Saints: Blessed Oscar Romero, Six Others to Be Canonized in Rome This Weekend - October 12, 2018

On Becoming Fire - Address from Cardinal Thomas Collins to National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors in Scottsdale, Arizona - September 18, 2018

Statement of Cardinal Thomas Collins in Response to Clergy Abuse - August 23, 2018
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Statement of Cardinal Thomas Collins Following the Danforth Shooting - July 23, 2018

Ascension Witness to Christ - Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins at the 2018 March for Life Mass - May 10, 2018

Statement of Cardinal Thomas Collins on Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace Funding - April 11, 2018

Statement of Cardinal Thomas Collins on the New President and Vice-Chancellor of University of St. Michael’s College - March 2, 2018

Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Thomas Collins on The Holy Name of Jesus - February 1, 2018

2017

Sistine Chapel Choir to Visit St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica - September 25, 2017

Prayers for Peace Ecumenical Service - Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins - September 10, 2017

Archdiocese of Toronto Catholics Celebrate 175 Years - September 8, 2017

Archdiocese Joins Interfaith Response to African Food Crisis - June 7, 2017

175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto - Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins - May 25, 2017

Faithful Gather at May 30 Mass to Celebrate Archdiocese of Toronto's 175th Anniversary - May 25, 2017

Update re: Arson at St. John the Evangelist Church, Weston - April 21, 2017

Arson at St. John the Evangelist Church, Weston - April 18, 2017

Presentation by Cardinal Thomas Collins to Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs re: Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying - March 28, 2017

Letter from Cardinal Thomas Collins to Prime Minister Trudeau About Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs - March 10, 2017

2016

Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates 175th Anniversary - December 15, 2016

After Years of Restoration, St. Michael’s Cathedral being Rededicated - September 29, 2016

1 Year Anniversary of Project Hope - Emergency Refugee Resettlement Campaign - September 8, 2016

St. Michael's Cathedral Closure Notice September 2016 - August 20, 2016

Statement by Cardinal Collins on Passing of Euthanasia Bill C-14 - June 20, 2016

Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Robert Kasun, C.S.B., as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto - June 17, 2016

Archdiocese of Toronto accepts donations for Alberta Wildfires - May 5, 2016

Remarks of Cardinal Thomas Collins and Larry Worthen on Bill C-14 Medical Assistance in Dying - May 3, 2016

Archdiocese of Toronto’s newest priests ordained Saturday - April 29, 2016

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins concerning introduction of federal euthanasia/assisted suicide legislation - April 14, 2016

Cardinal Collins Presses for Protection of Conscience and the Vulnerable as Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide Legislation Prepared - March 2, 2016

8,000 Years of Marriage Under One Roof - Toronto's Cardinal Collins Joins 230 Couples for 'Celebration of Marriage' - February 11, 2016

Reflection from Cardinal Thomas Collins - Ecumenical Prayer Service in Celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity for the Plight of Refugees - January 24, 2016

Province of Ontario - Ministry of Finance Pre-budget Consultations - Submission by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto - January 18, 2016

2015

“Project Hope” Emergency Refugee Resettlement Campaign Tops $3 Million Goal, First Families Arrive This Weekend - December 18, 2015

Pope Francis Appoints Toronto Priest as Bishop of Whitehorse - November 27, 2015

Cardinal Collins’ Reflects on “The Art of Accompaniment” at Vatican Synod on the Family - October 13, 2015

Archdiocese of Toronto Launches “Project Hope” $3 million Emergency Refugee Resettlement Campaign - September 8, 2015 (FAQs)

St. Michael’s Cathedral to Close for Extensive Restoration - August 18, 2015

Vandalism at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Mississauga - Statement - May 21, 2015

Following the signs and coming soon to a church near you… - May 8, 2015

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, on the death of the former Archbishop of Montreal, Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte - April 9, 2015

Statement regarding Father James Roth, OSFS - April 9, 2015

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins Re: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario – Policy on Professional Obligations and Human Rights - March 24, 2015

Statement: Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum - February 23, 2015

Statement: Cardinal Thomas Collins on Supreme Court of Canada decision on assisted suicide - February 10, 2015

2014

Restoration prevents media presence at Cathedral for Christmas: Alternative churches available for coverage of Christmas celebrations - December 22, 2014

Full Text: Cardinal Collins' Address, All Party Interfaith National Breakfast, Ottawa - December 2, 2014

1,600 Gather for 35th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner - November 6, 2014

Congratulations to Bishop-elect Ephrem Nariculam - August 14, 2014

Cardinal Thomas Collins condemns treatment of Iraqi Christians - August 8, 2014

Cross-checking encouraged: Catholic youth take over historic hockey shrine - July 4, 2014

Eight permanent deacons to be ordained for the Archdiocese of Toronto- May 23, 2014

Letter from Cardinal Collins to Justin Trudeau - May 14, 2014

Diverse backgrounds yet a common call for Toronto's newest priests - May 9, 2014

Spring cleaning for the soul: 225 churches take part in Day of Confessions - April 9, 2014

Pope Francis appoints Toronto Auxiliary Bishop William McGrattan to lead Peterborough diocese - April 8, 2014

Archdiocese of Toronto Mourns the Passing of Retired Auxiliary Bishop Pearse Lacey at the Age of 97 - April 3, 2014

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on his appointment as a member of the Commission of Cardinals for oversight of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) - January 15, 2014

Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Elevation of Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix to the College of Cardinals - January 13, 2014

Is there a God? New debate series tackles life's big questions - January 7, 2014