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February 11 is World Day of the Sick
This upcoming Sunday, February 11 is recognized globally as World Day of the Sick.
As such, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto has released a letter to the faithful saying, in part, “I wish to extend...
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World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking
Today (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child.
After praying the Angelus in...
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Faithful Service Recognized with Papal Honours
The Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, presented Papal Honours to six people during Mass on November 30 at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto.
Papal Honours provide an opportunity to recognize individuals who have exhibited...
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The 'Art of Accompaniment'
November is the month of All Souls, an opportunity to remember and pray for our loved ones who have died. It is also an opportunity to reach out and accompany the bereaved families of our parish communities. Saulina (Sally) Amaral...
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Pope Francis Prays for Peace in Middle East
Earlier today, Pope Francis asked for prayers for sustained peace in the Middle East.
"I am following apprehensively and sorrowfully what is happening in Israel where the violence has exploded even more ferociously, causing hundreds of deaths and casualties...
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Pope Publishes Apostolic Exhortation: Laudate Deum
On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, His Holiness, Pope Francis has released his latest reflection, entitled, “Laudate Deum.”
The Apostolic Exhortation follows up on the Holy Father’s 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’ and focuses...
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Season of Creation – September 1 – October 4, 2023
The Season of Creation begins September 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and runs through October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s theme is: “Let Justice and...
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Papal Visit to Canada: Walking Together – One Year Later
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) looks back on the one-year anniversary of the historic “penitential pilgrimage” of Pope Francis to Canada last summer which marked an important step toward “walking together” in the...
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Pope Francis Announces the Names of 21 New Cardinals
On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Pope Francis announced plans to add 21 new Cardinals to serve the faithful throughout the world.
The Holy Father said that he will hold a Consistory on September 30, 2023 for the appointment of the...
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A Gift of Prayer for Pope Francis
In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Francis on March 13, an online prayer initiative has been created.
All are welcome to participate in offering one or more Hail Marys for Pope Francis on or before...