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The Holy Spirit: Our Guide, Our Helper, Our ComforterFr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont. “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.” This is how today’s first reading from The...Posted: May-21-2021 -
St. Augustine Seminary Faculty to Lead Virtual Sacred Heart RetreatEveryone is welcome to join St. Augustine’s Seminary’s virtual novena retreat that will reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Every day from Thursday, June 3 to Friday, June 11, a new video reflection will be...Posted: May-21-2021 -
Global Week of Prayer for China: May 23 to May 30, 2021A 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...Posted: May-19-2021 -
Watch: Vatican Conference Discusses Better Health For AllEveryone 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...Posted: May-17-2021 -
Becoming a Living Witness of the GospelFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Sceptics say that Jesus had no need to take...Posted: May-14-2021 -
Please Help India During Its COVID-19 OutbreakIndia 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...Posted: May-11-2021 -
Giving Birth to Contemplation“Family, the Domestic Church: A Sign of Hope and Life” is the theme of this year’s National Week for Life and the Family, May 9-16. To mark this occasion, Catholic children’s author and...Posted: May-07-2021 -
God’s Love Is for All PeopleFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont. Normally, at this time of year, my parish and all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto, would be celebrating First Communions. Sadly, this year...Posted: May-07-2021 -
Introduction of a Reporting System to Address Allegations of Abuse or Misconduct by a Canadian Catholic BishopOn May 6, 2021, a national, bilingual service for reporting allegations of sexual abuse, either committed or covered-up by a Catholic Bishop, was launched. This initiative furthers the commitment of the Canadian Catholic Church to responsibility, accountability and transparency...Posted: May-06-2021 -
Catholic Education Week 2021: Nurturing HopeDuring Catholic Education Week 2021 (Sunday, May 2 to Saturday, May 7), the Archdiocese of Toronto thanks everyone who contributes to Catholic education in Ontario, especially after this incredibly difficult year. Teachers, students and staff have all shown amazing creativity...Posted: May-03-2021 -
Pruning Away What Is Unnecessary to Bear the Fruit of the KingdomFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. We can safely assume that Jesus was not an automaton. That suddenly He would just make a statement about the Kingdom of God without context...Posted: Apr-30-2021 -
Clergy Changes 2021RETIREMENT Rev. Alphonsus Bernard – July 1, 2021Blessed Trinity Parish, Toronto Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Bordonaro – August 1, 2021c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto Rev. Kazimierz Brzozowski – July 1, 2021c/o Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge...Posted: Apr-30-2021 -
Archdiocese of Toronto to Celebrate the Ordination of Two PriestsOn Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10 a.m., His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will ordain our two transitional deacons, Rev. Mr. Arthur Lee and Rev. Mr. Andrew Taylor, with the Sacrament of Holy Orders as they...Posted: Apr-29-2021 -
A New Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins: “Heart Speaks to Heart”Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has released a new pastoral letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a significant reflection on one of the most sacred symbols in the Catholic faith and what it can teach us...Posted: Apr-28-2021 -
Help Us Pray for VocationsThe Office of Vocations at the Archdiocese of Toronto is wrapping up a week of prayer for those discerning a call to vocation and they need your help. So many consecrated individuals and those who are determining whether they are...Posted: Apr-23-2021 -
Take Up Your Cross and Follow MeCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. Spreading the Gospel can be difficult in our increasingly secular society. As stewards who are called...Posted: Apr-23-2021 -
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Christian Witness is Rooted in Life, Light and LoveFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto. There is an Indian story about teaching wisdom. A famous guru wanted to teach his disciples about God&rsquo...Posted: Apr-16-2021 -
Your Community Needs ShareLife More than EverSadly, we know that many members of our community are suffering greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sickness, lockdowns and layoffs have led to more anxiety, despair, addiction and abuse around the world. Luckily, you can help by supporting ShareLife...Posted: Apr-13-2021 -
Listen to the Seminary's Evening of Song in honour of MaryOn Thursday, April 15, St. Augustine’s Seminary hosted a beautiful evening of song and prayer, called “Songs from the Seminary: An Evening of Music in honour of Our Blessed Mother.” We are happy to share this...Posted: Apr-13-2021
