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Cardinal Collins issues call to action before June 7 Ontario electionCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, recently sent a letter to parishioners with a call to action to promote palliative care, conscience rights and the protection of faith-based facilities. In the first of his letters to subscribed parishioners, Cardinal...Posted: May-03-2018 -
Cardinal Collins statement regarding Development & Peace fundingSince 1967, the Catholic bishops of Canada have entrusted the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace (CCODP) with the mandate of working in developing countries to support projects that reflect the social justice mission of the Catholic Church. We...Posted: Apr-11-2018
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Update Regarding Canada Summer Jobs Program (March 28, 2018)We the undersigned, representing Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities across Canada have spoken publicly about our concerns regarding the new application requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs program. Groups applying for 2018 funding were required to endorse an attestation by...Posted: Mar-28-2018
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Make sure your voice is heard - Sign up todayIn February, Cardinal Collins and bishops across Ontario asked for an email address from every Catholic family in their community, with a goal of 100,000 email addresses collected in Ontario. This information will be used locally by Cardinal Collins...Posted: Mar-21-2018
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Statement from Cardinal Collins on New President and Vice-Chancellor of University of St. Michael’s CollegeStatement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Appointment of Dr. David Sylvester as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) in the University of Toronto: As Chancellor of the University of St. Michael...Posted: Mar-02-2018
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Sign-Up Sundays! February 24/25 & March 3/4We Need Your Help! Cardinal Collins and bishops across Ontario are asking for an email address from every Catholic family in their community, with a goal of 100,000 email addresses collected in Ontario by the end of February 2018...Posted: Feb-16-2018
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Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins on The Holy Name of JesusBelow 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...Posted: Feb-01-2018
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Critical Jobs, Services at Risk with Canada Summer Jobs Grants ChangesIn the wake of new rules for employers applying for the Canada Summer Jobs grant, the Archdiocese of Toronto and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has joined a diverse group of faith leaders from across the country to express their...Posted: Jan-24-2018
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Day of Confessions taking place throughout the ArchdioceseFrom December 10 to 16, 2017, each parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto will be holding a Day of Confessions. This week, let us make the journey into the heart of our relationship with God. Take a long, loving look...Posted: Dec-11-2017
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38th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerAddress from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, at the 38th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner (October 26, 2017) Photos: Highlights from the Cardinal's Dinner, 2017 It is wonderful to be with you once again this evening, as we...Posted: Oct-27-2017
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Cathedral restoration project recognized by Heritage TorontoThe restoration of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was recognized among the winners of the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards, announced October 23. St. Michael’s, along with Glenview Presbyterian Church, was recognized with an award in the Architectural...Posted: Oct-24-2017
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Pope Francis sends message to Cardinal Collins for interreligious event for The Invictus GamesA note of inspiration was delivered on behalf of Pope Francis to the athletes at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 for an interreligious celebration last week. The message came in the form of a letter to Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop...Posted: Sep-25-2017
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Prayers for Peace - Homily of Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn 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...Posted: Sep-15-2017
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Sistine Chapel Choir to Perform in Toronto - September 26, 2017For the first time in its history, the Sistine Chapel Choir (commonly known as the Pope’s Choir) will visit Canada. The first stop of the Canadian tour will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:30...Posted: Sep-01-2017
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Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine, Midland – Saturday, September 9, 2017Parishioners from across the archdiocese are encouraged to come together in faith and fellowship as we celebrate our 175th Anniversary together at Martyrs' Shrine on Saturday, September 9, 2017. More information about this celebration, as well as regional Masses to...Posted: Jul-18-2017
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Bishop John Boissonneau recognized for interfaith leadershipToronto Auxiliary Bishop John Boissonneau was honoured on June 6 as the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Victor Goldbloom Award for Outstanding Interfaith Leadership by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). This national annual award was created to...Posted: Jun-12-2017
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Archdiocese joins interfaith response to African food crisis(June 7, 2017) The Archdiocese of Toronto joins the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and faith communities across Canada in launching a joint appeal, entitled Pray-Give-Speak Out, in response to the desperate food crisis in South Sudan, Yemen...Posted: Jun-07-2017
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Homily of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto - 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronton 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...Posted: May-31-2017
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2017 Clergy ChangesEvery year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2017. INCARDINATIONRev. David Gikonyo – May 18, 2017 Rev. George Parayil – May 19, 2017 RETIREMENTRev. Msgr...Posted: May-26-2017
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Faithful gather at May 30 Mass to celebrate Archdiocese of Toronto's 175th AnniversaryDozens of Canadian bishops, hundreds of priests and Catholics from across the Greater Toronto Area will gather to mark the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Toronto at a special commemorative Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in downtown...Posted: May-25-2017
