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Project Hope Day 50 Mid-Campaign UpdateThank you for giving hope through your generous response to our emergency refugee sponsorship campaign. On September 8, 2015, Cardinal Thomas Collins launched Project Hope, a 100-day emergency appeal with a goal to raise $3 million to bring 100...Posted: Oct-30-2015 -
Cardinal Collins’ Reflects on “The Art of Accompaniment” at Vatican Synod on the FamilyCardinal Collins is taking part in the October 2015 Synod on the Family, held at the Vatican, with 279 bishops, prelates and priests taking part in the discussions. Delegates are given three minutes to speak on a specific portion of...Posted: Oct-13-2015
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Project Hope - Refugee Crisis RespIn response to this global humanitarian crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins has launched Project Hope, a special emergency appeal to respond to the tragic situation with a goal to raise $3 million and engage 100 volunteer committees local parishes within...Posted: Sep-08-2015
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St. Michael’s Cathedral to Close for Extensive RestorationTORONTO (June 17, 2015) St. Michael’s Cathedral, mother church of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is temporarily closing its doors as part of its extensive restoration efforts. Since the mid-1800s, local and global pilgrims have visited St. Michael...Posted: Aug-18-2015
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Family of Faith Campaign: Summer 2015 Video UpdateIn a new Family of Faith campaign video, Cardinal Collins notes that roughly half of the parishes in the archdiocese have yet to complete their Family of Faith campaigns. Wave 3, now underway, is being conducted in almost 70 parishes...Posted: Jul-29-2015
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Family of Faith passes campaign milestoneProgress on "Project Connect" continues as parishes like St. Jerome's (shown above) work with archdiocesan staff to launch new websites. The Family of Faith campaign is funding this project, which helps all parishes in the archdiocese to more effectively...Posted: Jul-06-2015
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Pope Francis’ Encyclical: Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common HomeOn June 18, Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home” was formally released. Archbishop of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins, commented on the teaching letter: “The central theme in this letter to...Posted: Jun-18-2015
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Update from the Institute of Catholic Education (ICE) re: Resources for Health & Physical Education Curriculum (2015)At the request of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, the Institute for Catholic Education has begun the task of developing resources to assist teachers, principals and Catholic School Boards in the implementation of the recently revised Health and...Posted: Jun-12-2015
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2015 Clergy ChangesBelow is a list of the 2015 clergy changes and the date they take effect. RETIREMENT Rev. William Burns – July 2, 2015 Rev. Massey Lombardi – July 2, 2015 RETURN TO PASTOR FROM SABBATICAL Rev. John Facey – July...Posted: May-29-2015
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Vandalism at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Mississauga - StatementThe Archdiocese of Toronto is working with Peel Regional Police following vandalism and hate crimes at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mississauga. Parish staff reported damage to church property early Wednesday, May 20 after finding offensive graffiti on the...Posted: May-12-2015
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Former sign installer and film student are Toronto’s newest priestsOn Saturday, May 9, two men will be ordained to the priesthood to serve the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m...Posted: May-08-2015
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UPDATED: Toronto Catholics respond to Nepal EarthquakeTORONTO (April 27, 2015) – Toronto-area Catholics are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Nepal with prayer and practical aid following the catastrophic effects of a serious earthquake on April 25. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks have...Posted: Apr-27-2015
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Statement regarding Father James Roth, O.S.F.S.In January of 2015, an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by Fr. James Roth, O.S.F.S. was received by his religious order, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (in the Toledo-Detroit Province). The allegation...Posted: Apr-09-2015
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Statement from Cardinal Collins on the death of Cardinal TurcotteStatement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto,on the death of the former Archbishop of Montreal, Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte April 8, 2015 It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte...Posted: Apr-09-2015
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Cardinal Turcotte's Funeral Mass – April 17, 2:00 p.m.The funeral Mass of His Eminence Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte, Archbishop Emeritus of Montreal, is scheduled for Friday, April 17, beginning at 2:00 pm, Eastern Time, in Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal. Salt + Light Television is collaborating...Posted: Apr-08-2015
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis - Easter 2015Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness! Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glory, emptied himself, took...Posted: Apr-06-2015
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Archdiocese Celebrates St. John Paul II Day on April 2Thursday, April 2 has been declared Saint John Paul II Day by our provincial and federal governments. To commemorate the occasion, the City of Toronto will host a ceremony recognizing the late pontiff and raise the Vatican flag on the...Posted: Apr-01-2015
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Message for Holy Week and Easter 2015 by CCCB President"Choose life!" This is God's plea to his people, a plea which echoed in our churches during the first week of Lent as a few lines of the book of Deuteronomy were proclaimed (30.19). Isn't it surprising...Posted: Mar-30-2015
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Frequently Asked Questions: Revisions to Provincial Health & Physical Education Curriculum (2015)As Catholics, we understand that parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children. The parental role in the teaching of family life issues is pivotal and vital. Catholic schools work with parents and parishes to provide students an...Posted: Feb-24-2015
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Statement: Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Ontario Health and Physical Education CurriculumOn 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...Posted: Feb-23-2015
