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Papal response to clerical abuseFollowing a recent grand jury report about systematic clerical abuse and cover-up in Pennsylvania, Pope Francis issued the following statement to Catholics around the world. Letter of the Holy Father Francis to the People of God Also, for those...Posted: Aug-20-2018 -
Cardinal Thomas Collins - Statement following Danforth shootingThe following is a statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto following Danforth shooting on July 22. Please join me in praying for all those injured and killed in the wake of the Sunday evening Danforth shooting. I will...Posted: Jul-23-2018
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Ontario Bishops respond to repeal of health ed curriculumStatement from Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, President of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario re: Health & Physical Education Curriculum Review The government has recently announced their intention to repeal the revised health and physical education curriculum introduced...Posted: Jul-12-2018
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Scam alert - Priest request for gift cardAn email scam targeting parishioners in Catholic churches across Canada is now active in the Archdiocese of Toronto. The scam, previously reported by several other dioceses, has now appeared in our own diocese with reports of at least one parishioner...Posted: Jul-09-2018
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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Statement on Legalization of MarijuanaThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement on the legalization of cannabis/marijuana for recreational use. This statement comments on what the CCCB worries will be the effects of using and promoting the use of marijuana...Posted: Jun-25-2018
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2018 Clergy ChangesEvery year at this time, many priests receive new parish assignments for their pastoral ministries. Below is the list of clergy changes for 2018. RETIREMENTRev. Brian Clough – June 27, 2018St. Patrick's Parish, MississaugaRev. Justin Desroches – June 27...Posted: May-25-2018
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Ascension Witness to Christ - Cardinal Collins' homily at Pro-life MassCardinal Thomas Collins was the homilist at the Pro-life Mass during the March for Life in Ottawa on May 10. The text of his homily, entitled Ascension Witness to Christ is available on our website here.Posted: May-11-2018
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Renewing the Promise: A Pastoral Letter for Catholic EducationOur Catholic schools offer an extraordinary contribution to the social and environmental fabric of our society and world. Read Renewing the Promise: A Pastoral Letter for Catholic Education by the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario.Posted: May-04-2018
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Cardinal Collins issues call to action before June 7 Ontario electionCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, recently sent a letter to parishioners with a call to action to promote palliative care, conscience rights and the protection of faith-based facilities. In the first of his letters to subscribed parishioners, Cardinal...Posted: May-03-2018
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Cardinal Collins statement regarding Development & Peace fundingSince 1967, the Catholic bishops of Canada have entrusted the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace (CCODP) with the mandate of working in developing countries to support projects that reflect the social justice mission of the Catholic Church. We...Posted: Apr-11-2018
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Update Regarding Canada Summer Jobs Program (March 28, 2018)We the undersigned, representing Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities across Canada have spoken publicly about our concerns regarding the new application requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs program. Groups applying for 2018 funding were required to endorse an attestation by...Posted: Mar-28-2018
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Make sure your voice is heard - Sign up todayIn February, Cardinal Collins and bishops across Ontario asked for an email address from every Catholic family in their community, with a goal of 100,000 email addresses collected in Ontario. This information will be used locally by Cardinal Collins...Posted: Mar-21-2018
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Statement from Cardinal Collins on New President and Vice-Chancellor of University of St. Michael’s CollegeStatement from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Appointment of Dr. David Sylvester as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) in the University of Toronto: As Chancellor of the University of St. Michael...Posted: Mar-02-2018
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Sign-Up Sundays! February 24/25 & March 3/4We Need Your Help! Cardinal Collins and bishops across Ontario are asking for an email address from every Catholic family in their community, with a goal of 100,000 email addresses collected in Ontario by the end of February 2018...Posted: Feb-16-2018
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Responding to flooding disaster in Kerala, IndiaIn late July, the state of Kerala, India was devastated by severe flooding due to unusually high rainfall during the monsoon season. Over 10,000 kms of roads have been wrecked and more than 20,000 homes destroyed. The flooding...Posted: Feb-06-2018
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Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins on The Holy Name of JesusBelow is the text of a pastoral letter written to the faithful by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. Very early in each year, on January 3, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Why...Posted: Feb-01-2018
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Critical Jobs, Services at Risk with Canada Summer Jobs Grants ChangesIn the wake of new rules for employers applying for the Canada Summer Jobs grant, the Archdiocese of Toronto and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has joined a diverse group of faith leaders from across the country to express their...Posted: Jan-24-2018
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Day of Confessions taking place throughout the ArchdioceseFrom December 10 to 16, 2017, each parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto will be holding a Day of Confessions. This week, let us make the journey into the heart of our relationship with God. Take a long, loving look...Posted: Dec-11-2017
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Major relic of Saint Francis Xavier to visit the Archdiocese of TorontoPosted: Dec-11-2017A first-degree relic of missionary Saint Francis Xavier is coming to the Archdiocese of Toronto, January 12-14, 2018. The forearm of the saint, permanently displayed at the Church of the Gesù in Rome, will be in Canada...
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38th Annual Cardinal’s DinnerAddress from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, at the 38th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner (October 26, 2017) Photos: Highlights from the Cardinal's Dinner, 2017 It is wonderful to be with you once again this evening, as we...Posted: Oct-27-2017
