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Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and Reconciliation
As Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...
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Background for Catholics: Residential Schools
Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion.
We acknowledge...
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Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage Two
Starting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan.
As of this morning:
All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...
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CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy See
Following the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...
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Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, Ontario
The Archdiocese of Toronto offers our prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed Holder, and all those who condemn this...
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Ordination Anniversary to the Priesthood
Congratulations on the Ordination Anniversary to both Fr. Galen for your 20th and Fr. Daren for the 21st !!!
We thank you for your Yes to priestly call and gratefully give thanks to God the Father for giving you as our...
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Catholic Women’s League Celebrates 100 Years in Toronto
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week and we want to acknowledge the great contributions of its members who make the Archdiocese of Toronto a better place.
Since...
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Global Week of Prayer for China: May 23 to May 30, 2021
A global grassroots Catholic movement is offering prayer and solidarity with our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters who are living in China. We encourage you to join in this Global Week of Prayer for China from Sunday, May 23 to...
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Watch: Vatican Conference Discusses Better Health For All
Everyone is now able to watch sessions from the Vatican’s wide-ranging interdisciplinary conference, “Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul: How Innovation and Novel Delivery Systems Improve Human Health,” which concluded in early-May.
Speakers...
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Please Help India During Its COVID-19 Outbreak
India is reeling from a devastating COVID-19 outbreak. In recent days, the country has been reporting more than 400,000 of new cases and 4,000 deaths every 24 hours. International observers expect that the actual numbers are significantly...
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Reclaiming Love -Theology of the Body for Everyone
The realities of masculinity, femininity, and gender, and the relation of these to our identity, are being questioned like never before.
Jason Evert is an internationally-known Catholic speaker and author, who will lead the discussion beyond feelings to...
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