Strengthening the Fabric of our Faith Community

Strengthening the Fabric of our Faith Community In recognition and appreciation of all volunteers throughout the Archdiocese during National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023) we asked various

Parish Summer Camps in 2025

Its been double digits into the negative for weather in recent days, so the idea of a sunny and warm day at your parish with the sound of kids running around outside or singing on the inside may feel

Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3, 2024 – RSVP requested

Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life Each year, the Church Universal commemorates this special Day by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by

Thirsty Thursdays: Quench Your Thirst at the Source

The desire of every human heart is for communion. And as we strive to fulfill this desire, often we are found wanting, until we go to the source: Jesus. With this in mind, in 2014, the Sisters of

40th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner

40th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner 1,600 guests came together in celebration of the 40th annual Cardinal's Dinner on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The event has raised more than $6 million for charity since

About ORAT

Contact Us Since its beginning in 1979, and its latter establishment as an office of the Archdiocese by His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, ORAT has been able to help thousands of refugees find a

Contact Us/ About Us

About Us Since its beginning in 1979, and its latter establishment as an office of the Archdiocese by His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, ORAT has been able to help thousands of refugees find a

I Think God Might Be Calling Me to Religious Life

I Think God Might Be Calling Me to Religious Life Fr. Chris Lemieux is the Director of the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto. As we continue to celebrate the Month of Vocations, we

The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern Age

The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern Age The leadership at St. Augustine’s Seminary is designing a Licentiate program in Patristics – it will be the first program dedicated to Patristics in

Northern Region

Northern Region York County and Simcoe ZONE 13 - York County Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish, Markham St. Brother Andre Catholic High School, 6160 16th Avenue, Markham April 2: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Local Salesian Sister to Profess First Vows this Summer

Situated about 20-miles Southeast of the Delaware Water Gap, the popular American national recreation area on the Delaware River near the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a Catholic summer camp

Special Guest Speaker

Special Guest Speaker What it Means to Be a Saint Cardinal Thomas Collins Every year we look forward to listening to the words of wisdom from our beloved Archbishop. His words not only reflect the

Getting Started in Parish Ministry

Getting Started in Parish Ministry Thriving parish ministries make all the difference in creating vibrant parish communities. In order to achieve a renewed culture of engagement, the Archdiocese of

The Miracle of Sharing

The Miracle of Sharing ​​Pope Francis in one of his Angelus addresses last year spoke of the multiplication of the loaves and really gave me something to think about. His message and reflection was

Stewardship Track

Stewardship Track Stewardship: Unlock Your Parish’s Hidden Potential Fr. C. Jarrod Lies, STL   Through the Pastoral Plan and his most recent Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, Cardinal Thomas Collins

Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins on The Holy Name of Jesus

Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins on The Holy Name of Jesus Below is the text of a pastoral letter written to the faithful by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. Very early in each

Former sign installer and film student are Toronto’s newest priests

Former sign installer and film student are Toronto’s newest priests On Saturday, May 9, two men will be ordained to the priesthood to serve the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Cardinal

Sacred Objects Exchange

The Sacred Objects Exchange (SOX) was launched in March 2014. It is an archdiocesan program coordinated by the Archives.  SOX receives donations of ecclesiastical items that have fallen into disuse

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Our Mission In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we believe that faith development is essential for all ages. The mission of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Office

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica: Tour One of Toronto's Most Historic Buildings

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica: Tour One of Toronto's Most Historic Buildings The post below is the second in our summer travel series – chronicling local day-trips in the Archdiocese of Toronto