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Consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of MaryOn Friday, March 25, the Archdiocese of Toronto will answer the call of Pope Francis for dioceses around the world to pray for peace to help bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. During a ceremony of prayer...Posted: Mar-21-2022 -
Prayer, Fasting and Alms for UkraineIn response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has announced a “Day for Fasting and Peace” to take place on Ash Wednesday, March 2. “I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely...Posted: Mar-01-2022 -
Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Announce Rescheduled Dates for Rome DelegationFebruary 1, 2022 – The Canadian Catholic Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami are pleased to announce that the delegation to Rome to meet with Pope Francis, originally planned for December 2021...Posted: Feb-01-2022 -
‘Walking Together’ on the Journey to the SynodMoira McQueen’s new book, Walking Together: A Primer on the New Synodality, aims to explain the history, meaning and relevance of synodality as the Church undertakes a two-year process of discernment. Below, McQueen, Executive Director of the...Posted: Jan-28-2022 -
Day of Prayer for Peace in UkraineAt the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis expressed his concern over the rising tension along the Russian-Ukrainian border. The Holy Father has asked all people of goodwill to pray for peace in Ukraine on Wednesday, January 26...Posted: Jan-25-2022 -
Synode 2021-2023Synod Survey (French) (For the Synod survey in English, please click here)Posted: Dec-14-2021 -
The Synod on Synodality: Share Your ThoughtsPope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful. “Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been many...Posted: Dec-10-2021 -
Update on the Delegation to RomeAfter careful assessment of the uncertainty and potential health risks surrounding international travel amid the recent spread of the Omicron variant, the Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami have jointly decided...Posted: Dec-07-2021 -
Canadian Bishops Invite Residential School Survivors, Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Youth to Meet with Pope Francis in DecemberThe Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that 25-30 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Elders, knowledge keepers, residential school survivors, and youth will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican from December 17-20, 2021, accompanied by...Posted: Nov-10-2021 -
Statement by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re announcement of Papal Visit to CanadaI am most grateful that Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of the Bishops of Canada for a pastoral visit to advance the healing and reconciliation journey with the Indigenous Peoples of this land. I reiterate the unequivocal apology of...Posted: Oct-27-2021 -
Canadian Bishops to Welcome Pope Francis to Canada on Historic Pilgrimage of Healing and ReconciliationThe Catholic Bishops of Canada are grateful that Pope Francis has accepted their invitation to visit Canada on a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation. The Holy Father’s full statement on the matter can be found here.In anticipation...Posted: Oct-27-2021
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Pope Francis sends message to Cardinal Collins for interreligious event for The Invictus GamesA note of inspiration was delivered on behalf of Pope Francis to the athletes at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 for an interreligious celebration last week. The message came in the form of a letter to Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop...Posted: Sep-25-2017 -
Pope's Urbi et Orbi MessageBelow is the English language translation of the Pope's annual Urbi et Orbi ("To the City and the World") message. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Today, throughout the world, the Church echoes once more the astonishing message of...Posted: Apr-16-2017
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 51st World Communications DayThe following message is published annually on January 24, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron of journalists, writers and communicators in anticipation of World Communications Day, which will take place May 28, 2017. "Fear not, for I am...Posted: Jan-27-2017
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Message of Pope Francis for 2017 World Day of Migrants and RefugeesMESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE WORLD DAY OFMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2017 15 January 2017 “Child Migrants, the Vulnerable and the Voiceless” Dear Brothers and Sisters, “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives...Posted: Jan-11-2017
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Pope Francis Appoints Rev. Robert Kasun, C.S.B., as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of TorontoPope Francis has appointed Rev. Robert Kasun, C.S.B., as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. At the time of his appointment, Rev. Kasun was serving as pastor of the parishes of St. Alphonsus and St. Clare in...Posted: Jun-17-2016
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“Amoris Laetitia” (The Joy of Love)On Friday, April 8, 2016, the Vatican released Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation (papal document to the global church), “Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family”, bringing together the results of two recent Synods on the family convoked...Posted: Apr-08-2016
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Pope Francis appeals for peace in Christmas message to the worldBelow is the English translation of the Pope's message: Message of His Holiness Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi 25 December 2015 Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Christmas! Christ is born for us, let us rejoice in the day of...Posted: Dec-25-2015
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Pope Francis Appoints Toronto Priest as Bishop of WhitehorsePope Francis has appointed Father Hector Vila, currently Rector of Toronto’s Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, as the new Bishop of Whitehorse. Bishop-designate Vila will become the sixth bishop of one of Canada’s largest geographical dioceses...Posted: Nov-27-2015
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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
