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COVID-19 Restrictions Continue to Ease as Province Enters Stage 3On Friday, July 16, 2021, Ontario will enter Step 3 of the provincial government’s re-opening plan. For churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, starting on July 16, this will mean: There will be no capacity limit for...Posted: Jul-14-2021 -
Background for Catholics: Residential SchoolsOver the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion. We acknowledge...Posted: Jul-09-2021 -
Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage TwoStarting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan. As of this morning: All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...Posted: Jun-30-2021 -
CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy SeeFollowing the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...Posted: Jun-29-2021 -
Letter to Chief Cadmus and the People of Cowessess First NationThe following letter was written by Archbishop Don Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, after the discovery of unmarked graves at the former site of the Marieval Residential School, in the Cowessess First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan. We ask that everyone continues...Posted: Jun-25-2021 -
Updated: Statements on Homily at Merciful Redeemer Parish in MississaugaA number of people have reached out to the archdiocese to express their concern over a homily delivered at Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga, Ont., on the weekend of June 19/20. We apologize to anyone who was offended by...Posted: Jun-24-2021 -
WE PRAY FOR THE CHILDRENWE PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN For the children who died in the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and for all those impacted by this tragedy, that there may be healing founded on truth and that the Spirit will inspire our...Posted: Jun-23-2021 -
Regina Caeli Rosaries SALEREGINA CAELI ROSARIES SALE! www.reginacaelirosaries.com From Nov 27-Dec 19 before & after weekend masses hand-crafted roseries, hardwood sigs and jewlery will be on sale from Regina Caeli Rosaries. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to...Posted: Jun-12-2021 -
CCCB Statement: Delegation to the Holy See - Healing & ReconciliationCCCB Statement Delegation to the Holy See The Catholic Bishops in Canada have genuinely heard the sincere invitation to engage wholeheartedly with the past and are deeply committed to take truly meaningful active steps together with Indigenous Peoples in view...Posted: Jun-10-2021 -
Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, OntarioThe Archdiocese of Toronto offers our prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed Holder, and all those who condemn this...Posted: Jun-09-2021
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Bishop and Indigenous Leader in Dialogue on Residential SchoolsChief J. Wilton “Willie” Littlechild and Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith recently came together in Maskwacis, Alberta to discuss reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the response to the finding at the Kamloops Residential School...Posted: Jun-08-2021 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Returns to In-person Masses This WeekendEarlier today, the Government of Ontario announced that the province will enter Step One its re-opening plan on Friday, June 11 at 12:01 a.m. We are excited to share that thanks to an amendment to the provincial...Posted: Jun-07-2021 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re Discovery of Children’s Remains at former Kamloops Residential SchoolJune 3, 2021 “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” (1 Cor 12:26) In recent days, the country has been shocked, saddened and angered by the discovery of the remains of 215 children in unmarked...Posted: Jun-03-2021 -
Catholic Women’s League Celebrates 100 Years in TorontoThe Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week and we want to acknowledge the great contributions of its members who make the Archdiocese of Toronto a better place. Since...Posted: Jun-01-2021 -
Statement from the CCCB Following the Recent Discovery at the Former Kamloops Residential SchoolStatement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops following the recent discovery at the former Kamloops Indian Residential Schoolon the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation On behalf of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...Posted: May-31-2021
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins Regarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-SemitismStatement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of TorontoRegarding Conflict in the Middle East, Local Cases of Hatred and Anti-Semitism May 21, 2021 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a painful moment for both the Palestinian and Israeli...Posted: May-21-2021
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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 -
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
