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Season of Creation – September 1 – October 4, 2023
The Season of Creation begins September 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and runs through October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s theme is: “Let Justice and...
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A Pilgrim’s Reflections on World Youth Day
Michelle Pacheco, Mission Development Coordinator for OCY Missionaries at the Office of Catholic Youth, was one of the more than 5,000 Canadian pilgrims that journeyed to Lisbon, Portugal, to celebrate World Youth Day from August 2 to 6. Below...
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Papal Visit to Canada: Walking Together – One Year Later
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) looks back on the one-year anniversary of the historic “penitential pilgrimage” of Pope Francis to Canada last summer which marked an important step toward “walking together” in the...
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Reflections on the Papal Visit, One Year Later
Written by John Ecker
One year ago, Pope Francis made his penitential pilgrimage to Canada. The theme of his visit was "Walking Together."
At the outset of his journey, in Maskwacis, Alberta, His Holiness said, "I am sorry. I ask...
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A Joyful Encounter Between the Young and Old
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday July 23, close to the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
Pope Francis “renews his invitation to everyone – dioceses, parishes, associations...
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The Gift of Grandparenthood
Archdiocese of Toronto parishioner Cindy Tracey, a grandmother of 24 (soon to be 25) grandkids, reflects on her unique role in light of the third World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 23. Cindy's...
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Pope Francis Announces the Names of 21 New Cardinals
On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Pope Francis announced plans to add 21 new Cardinals to serve the faithful throughout the world.
The Holy Father said that he will hold a Consistory on September 30, 2023 for the appointment of the...
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Synodal Working Document Released
The General Secretariat of the Synod recently rereleased the Instrumentum Laboris for the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The working document, which is derived from the material collected during the phase of...
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Mass & Reception for National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 21, 2023, Archbishop Leo presided at Mass in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The celebration took place at St. Ann’s Parish, home for many years to the Native People’s Mission in the Archdiocese...
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Archbishop Leo Visits St. Benedict Parish in Etobicoke
In his ongoing efforts to meet the faithful of the archdiocese, Archbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Benedict parish in Etobicoke to commemorate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24, 2023.
Archbishop Leo had the opportunity...
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Recognizing Dignity on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Julia and Adam Kozak, a married couple involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for the Programs...