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Over 500 Travel to Ohio For Summer Youth ConferenceOn the weekend before Canada Day, June 28 - 30, 2024, hundreds of youth traveled to the United States of America to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Organized by the Archdiocese of Toronto&rsquo...Posted: Jul-17-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for World Day for Grandparents and the ElderlyMessage for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly His Grace Most Reverend Francis Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto 28 July 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters, In 2021 Pope Francis established World Day for...Posted: Jul-15-2024 -
Young Adults Travel to Martyrs’ Shrine to “Reawaken” their Spiritual LivesOn the weekend of June 22-23, 2024, young adults across the Archdiocese of Toronto came together at Martyrs' Shrine in Midland, Ont. for their first ever Spiritus Ministry Retreat: Reawaken. Over 80 participants from all walks of life gathered...Posted: Jul-10-2024 -
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 -
Young Adult Leaders Hold Year End RetreatOn Sunday June 30, 2024, young adult ministry leaders from Spiritus East, West, York, and Durham region took time out of their long weekend to reflect on the 2023-2024 pastoral ministry season. The core leaders retreat was hosted at...Posted: Jul-04-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Blesses Restored Cemetery at St. John the Evangelist in WestonOn Sunday, June 30, 2024 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited St. John the Evangelist Church in Weston. After celebrating the 11 a.m. Mass, His Grace processed to the Cemetery located behind the Church property...Posted: Jul-04-2024 -
Radiating Christ to the World: Community of the sons and daughters of GodDiego Maratta is a retired permanent deacon of Toronto from St. Benedict Parish in Etobicoke. He is also a consecrated member of a lay monastic community, the “Community of the sons and daughters of God”. The community...Posted: Jul-02-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Hosts Luncheon for Orthodox DelegationOn Wednesday, June 26, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto hosted a delegation of Orthodox representatives for a luncheon meeting. His Grace was accompanied by the four Auxiliary Bishops of Toronto as well as Fr. Luis Melo...Posted: Jul-02-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Travels to Oshawa ParishesOn Sunday, May 26, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, travelled to St. Gregory the Great Church and Holy Cross Church in Oshawa to celebrate Mass at each parish and administer the Sacraments of First Communion...Posted: Jun-28-2024 -
Totus Tuus Missionary Formation: In the Footsteps of the Canadian MartyrsThe following was written by James Cyfko, a seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto currently working as a summer student at the Office of Catholic Youth. Totus Tuus, which translates as “Totally Yours” in English, was...Posted: Jun-26-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Canada DayMessage for Canada Day 2024 His Grace Most Reverend Francis Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Eternal Godwhose reign extends from sea to seaand whose care endures throughout the ages,hear our prayers for our country;grant wisdom...Posted: Jun-26-2024
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Inside Myself, I Found the Heart of Someone ElseBefore my diaconate ordination, I had the opportunity to make a 30-day retreat called the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola with some of my classmates. Each day was comprised of many hours of meditation on the Scriptures...Posted: Jun-24-2024 -
And that's a Wrap! Youth Ministers Review and Reflect on Pastoral Ministry SeasonOn Thursday, June 20, youth ministers from across the Archdiocese of Toronto came together to take a look back at the 2023-2024 pastoral ministry season. Approximately 30 youth ministers participated in the meeting which was facilitated by members of...Posted: Jun-21-2024 -
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”This reflection is based on the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B: Job 38: 1-4,8-11; Psalm 107; 2 Corinthians 5: 14, 14-17; and Mark 4: 35-41. One of the scariest...Posted: Jun-20-2024 -
Recognizing the Shared Sacredness of Indigenous and Catholic Traditions and TeachingsJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple actively involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...Posted: Jun-20-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Visits Sacre-Coeur ParishOn Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited Sacré-Coeur Parish in downtown Toronto to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of Confirmation to 19 young parishioners studying at the École...Posted: Jun-19-2024 -
2024 Grads Gather for Year End MassEarlier this spring, graduating students from eight universities and colleges across the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered at St. Paul’s Basilica for the Campus Ministry Graduation Mass and Reception. This year’s event drew over 200 guests including...Posted: Jun-19-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Writes to Members of Parliament Regarding Bill S-210On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto wrote to Members of Parliament in ridings within the Archdiocese of Toronto regarding the proposed Bill S-210 which seeks to protect youth from access to...Posted: Jun-12-2024 -
Toronto-Born Redemptorist Priest Appointed Bishop of Diocese of PembrokeOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024 His Holiness Pope Francis announced the appointment of Toronto-born Fr. Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. Fr. Brehl is currently serving as the Provincial Superior of...Posted: Jun-11-2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Father's DayMessage for Father’s Day 2024His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto 16 June 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I wish to extend my warmest best wishes and God’s abundant blessings upon all the Fathers...Posted: Jun-11-2024
