Below is the text of a pastoral letter written to the faithful by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.
Very early in each year, on January 3, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Why...
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...
n May 30, 2017, Catholics from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered to mark the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto at a special Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. The celebration included 35 Canadian bishops, more than...
The following is a copy of the text from Cardinal Collins' intervention to the Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs re: Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017, delivered at Queen's Park on March...
The Right Honourable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of CanadaHouse of Commons, Ottawa
March 10, 2017
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau,
I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment at your government's decision to provide $650 million to support "sexual...
In this video message, Cardinal Thomas Collins wishes a blessed Christmas season to everyone in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
We welcome you to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ!
To find Mass times, please contact a church...
Address from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, at the 37th Annual Cardinal's Dinner (November 10, 2016)
Watch: Cardinal Collins addresses 1,800 guests at Cardinal's Dinner
First of all, as we gather on the vigil of Remembrance...
Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto134th International Knights of Columbus Convention Opening Mass, August 2, 2016
Christ upon the Stormy Waters
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Like the disciples in today’s Gospel, we are sent by the Lord...
Cardinal Thomas Collins has issued a statement regarding the government's passage of Bill C-14, which legalized euthanasia/assisted suicide on Friday, June 17.
Full text of the statementWatch video versionEuthanasia comes to Canada
“There are two...
On April 14, 2016, the federal government introduced legislation that, if passed, will amend the criminal code to make euthanasia/assisted suicide legal in Canada.
Watch video: Cardinal Collins on Federal Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide Legislation
At a time when our...
“I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel…” - The Hippocratic Oath
“You shall not kill.” Exodus 20:13
“Contemplating Suicide? We Can Help!” There was a...
On February 3, in Ottawa, Cardinal Collins, made a presentation to a special joint committee on physician-assisted dying.
Cardinal Collins addressed the committee on behalf of Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience, a group including the Archdiocese of Toronto, the...
The 36th Cardinal's Dinner drew 1,700 people together in Canada's largest annual charity fundraising dinner. Full address of Cardinal Thomas Collins follows.
36th Annual Cardinal's Dinner – November 5, 2015Address from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of...
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...
Parliament Hill – December 2, 2014
Good morning. I am so pleased to be with you today in this historic building that is the visible sign of the parliamentary democracy which we all treasure. Here, on Parliament Hill, we are...