Lynch

Most Reverend John Joseph Lynch, C.M. ​Bishop of Toronto 1860-1870 | Archbishop of Toronto 1870-1888 Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, PH 04/01P Photograph of Archbishop Lynch

2017 Clergy Changes

2017 Clergy Changes Every year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2017. INCARDINATION Rev. David Gikonyo

Cardinal Leo's Message for the Month of the Blessed Mother

Message on the Month of the Blessed Mother 1 May 2026 His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Her witness enlightens our path My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and

History of St. Michael the Archangel

History of St. Michael the Archangel Archangel Michael is God's top angel, leading all of the angels in heaven. He is also known as Saint Michael. Michael means "Who is like God?" Other spellings of

Biography

Born: June 30, 1971 in Montreal Priestly Ordination: December 14, 1996 Episcopal Ordination: September 12, 2022 Motto: ‘'Do whatever he tells you' Born in Montreal in 1971 to Italian immigrant

Extraordinary Camp for Extraordinary Souls

Extraordinary Camp for Extraordinary Souls Looking for a way to beat the summer heat for kids and to celebrate a great milestone? Welcome the delightful days ahead with fun-filled and awesome summer

57th Annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast – Praying for our Politicians

On Thursday, March 6, more than 700 guests gathered in downtown Toronto for the 57th annual Ontario Prayer Breakfast. For more than 50 years, Christians have gathered in downtown Toronto to share

Canadian Catholic Bishops Write to Prime Minister re: Proposed Restrictions on Religious Freedom

The Liberal government has reached an agreement with the Bloc Québécois concerning an amendment to eliminate the religious exemption clause from Canada’s hate speech legislation in Section 319 (3) (b

Forum on Consecrated Life

On September 6, 2025, Bishop Ivan Camilleri, Vicar for Consecrated Life, hosted the second annual Archdiocesan Forum on Consecrated Life. The keynote speaker was Dr. Laura Salvo, psychologist and

Jubilee Pilgrims Reunite with Fond Memories of Rome

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, pilgrims who traveled to Rome with the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered at St. Clement’s Parish in Etobicoke. The evening provided an opportunity to reflect fondly on

Year of Jubilee Launch and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Mary’s Parish, Brampton

On January 29, 2025, more than 850 Catholics gathered at St. Mary’s Parish in Brampton. The occasion was to launch the Year of Jubilee in the Western Region of the archdiocese and give thanks for

Frank Cardinal Leo Appointed as Member to Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

On July 3, 2025, the Vatican announced the appointment of Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto as a member to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. A dicastery is a department

Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. Joseph Wasik

Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. Joseph Wasik On Friday, December 16, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned that Fr. Joseph Wasik, 84, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of

Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te Issued by Pope Leo XIV

On October 4, 2025, Pope Leo XIV issued his first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi te. The Holy Father builds on themes contained in the final encyclical of his predecessor, Pope Francis, entitled 

Catholic Charities Marks 113 Years

Catholic Charities Week culminated on Oct. 2 with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by His Most Rev. Bishop Robert Kasun. The annual Mass was held at St. Paul’s Basilica to honour the organization’s

Eleven Knights and Dames Invested in Ancient Order

On Oct. 5, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo invested 11 new Knights and Dames into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Lieutenancy Canada – Toronto. Cardinal Leo serves as the

Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. James Cherickal

Earlier this week, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned of an allegation of misconduct against Fr. James Cherickal, a priest in ministry in the archdiocese currently serving as pastor of St. Jerome’s

Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed

The Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. Masses throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Barrie will take place for the souls of the

Celebrating the Canonization of Saint Carlo Acutis, the first Millennial Saint

St. Edward the Confessor Parish is hosting the first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit on April 25 to 27, the canonization weekend of Blessed Carlo

Family Encounter Weekend #24

The BUKÁS-LOÓB SA DIYÓS COVENANT COMMUNITY (“OPEN IN SPIRIT TO GOD”) (BLD Toronto District), is inviting your family to attend the FAMILY ENCOUNTER WEEKEND #24: AUGUST 23-24, 2025 at The Valley of