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Journey through Advent

Presented by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger, Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, reflects on the Scriptures for the Second Sunday of Advent.

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A Toronto Christmas Tradition

St. Michael's Choir School presents REJOICE! Jubilee Celebration – 60 Years at Massey Hall on December 14 at 7 p.m.

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Friars Student Writing Contest 2026

We invite Ontario secondary school students to submit an essay on the theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Submission deadline is January 12, 2026.

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ShareLife Parish Campaign

Between November 3 and December 31, your gift to ShareLife will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000, thanks to a generous anonymous parishioner.

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Make a Jubilee Pilgrimage

As we celebrate a special Jubilee Year in 2025, we invite you to make a pilgrimage to or visit a jubilee parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

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Humanitarian Relief – Hurricane Melissa & Typhoon Kalmaegi

The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting donations and will channel funds through our Catholic partners in the Caribbean and Asia to support relief efforts underway in both regions.

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Seeing Advent's Light

Neil Yapp, Communications Manager for the Office of Public Relations and Communications, reflects on finding light amidst the darkness this Advent.

Praying for Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration that takes place from January 18 to 25.

Building Up the Faith

In light of the Shepherds' Trust collection, a look at how Msgr. Michael Busch's vocation of bringing to life beautiful churches inspires faith.

Faith and Fitness

The Office of Catholic Youth's Faith and Fitness initiative promotes physical activity and nurtures spiritual growth and community among young adults.

World Day of the Poor

Read the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops' pastoral letter titled "Our Daily Bread: Food Security and the Call to Solidarity."

Red Wednesday - Nov. 19

ACN Canada's Evellyne Lemos reflects on the significance of Red Wednesday — shining a light on the suffering of persecuted Christians worldwide.

A Note on Prayer

Resources from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to help all of us as we seek to grow in the life of prayer.

Jubilee Year 2025

Learn how to join in the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrations in 2025!

Latest News

Cardinal Leo Affirms Concerns of Canadian Bishops re: Bill C-9

5 December 2025 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you today to convey my...

Cardinal Leo's Message for Advent

Message for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I...

Celebrating 50 Years of Faith at St. Fidelis Parish

On Dec. 7, St. Fidelis Parish joyfully celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a solemn 50th Anniversary Mass presided...

Cardinal Leo Leads Catholic Delegation for Luncheon with Orthodox Bishops

On Dec. 3, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo (Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto) accompanied by the four Auxiliary Bishops...

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Jubilee Year 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope

The Catholic Church worldwide is celebrating a special Jubilee Year in 2025. May this Holy Year provide a grace-filled opportunity to nurture the seeds of faith for you and your loved ones, immersing ourselves as Pilgrims of Hope into a year-long journey of prayer, witness and service drawing on the example of Jesus, our Lord.

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Events

Simbang Gabi 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Parish

St. Anthony of Padua Parish invites you to Simbang Gabi - a devotional...

Dec-16-2025 - Dec-24-2025

St. Anthony of Padua Parish

A toddler girl smiles happily at a full lit Advent wreath that sits above her on a table top

Advent Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: Praying and Singing with Other Christians

AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Dec-21-2025 - Dec-21-2025

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church Toronto

Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service 2026

AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Jan-18-2026 - Jan-18-2026

Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd, Toronto

Men Silent Retreat: Pilgrims of Hope: Guided by the Past, Inspired by the Future.

Men Ignatian Retreat: As people of faith, we journey together as pilgrims...

Jan-23-2026 - Jan-25-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Day of Reflection - Eucharist -- Church. Where We Learn A Spirituality of Encounter & Service.

Day of Reflection for Men/Women: We will reflect and pray on...

Jan-26-2026 - Jan-26-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto—Commemoration of International Holocaust Day

AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Jan-27-2026 - Jan-27-2026

Darchei Noam Congregation 864 Sheppard Ave. W.

Entering Jerusalem with Jesus: A Holy Week Retreat

Men & Women Ignatian Retreat: Fr. John O'Brien will lead this retreat...

Mar-27-2026 - Mar-29-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Easter Triduum Retreat - A Silent Retreat for Men & Women

A silent Easter Triduum Retreat for men & women: These days of...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-05-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Contribute to the Community

Volunteer your time, talent and treasure to the catholic community both at the parish level and our larger community. Take a look at the various opportunities to support below.

Time

Monetary donations are not the only way to give back to your local community and archdiocese at large. Take a look at the various volunteer opportunities in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Talent

If you are interested in learning more about the spirituality of "deep stewardship" or represent a parish community looking for practical resources to help you more deeply engage your parishioners in parish life, click here!

Treasure

There are various charities that you can donate to as well as your local parish community. Consider a donation to any of these worthy causes.

That Blessed Upper Room

Cardinal Leo's pastoral letter invites us to reflect on the significance of The Upper Room in our lives, our families and in our communities of faith.