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The Easter Vigil - Christ is RisenIt begins with the blessing of the Easter Fire and from it the Pascal Candle, which is then brought into the darkened church. The Exultet, the great hymn of light, is sung. The Easter Vigil Mass is the service that...Posted: Mar-31-2024 -
Good Friday - the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Holy Thursday - The Last Supper at MassThe central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. This event is celebrated at every Mass, as part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but it is specially commemorated on Holy Thursday. Except...Posted: Mar-29-2024 -
Priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto Gather for the Chrism MassThe annual Chrism Mass, at which Archbishop Francis Leo presides, typically takes place on the Tuesday of Holy Week. The Mass brings together hundreds of priests from throughout the archdiocese and provides them the opportunity to renew their priestly vows...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates with the Faithful during Palm SundayArchbishop Leo celebrated Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica with a full congregation. Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his...Posted: Mar-27-2024 -
Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our LordOn March 22, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, issued the following letter and accompanying resources to the Catholic community across the archdiocese. Resources referenced within the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. ...Posted: Mar-22-2024 -
Love is in the Air: 12,000 Years of Marriage Under One RoofWith St. Valentine’s Day just around the corner, more than 300 couples with a collective 12,000 years of marriage will gather this Sunday to celebrate milestone anniversaries at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto...Posted: Feb-09-2024 -
Red Wednesday: For Persecuted Christians WorldwideFor almost ten years now, Red Wednesday has been a must-attend international event for a growing number of Christians around the world. "Not only do our national offices raise awareness among Catholics, as well as the benefactors and friends...Posted: Nov-10-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Makes Pastoral Visits to St. Francis Table, St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth ParishesArchbishop Francis Leo continued his travels across the archdiocese to meet the faithful with recent trips to Thornhill and around the City of Toronto. His Grace met up with the Franciscans in Parkdale, celebrated an anniversary in Thornhill and helped...Posted: Oct-03-2023 -
Sunday, September 24 is World Day of Migrants and RefugeesThis upcoming Sunday, September 24, is the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This year’s theme as chosen by Pope Francis is, “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.” The Most Rev. Francis...Posted: Sep-21-2023 -
Archbishop Leo Invites Faithful to Join in Novena to Saint Michael – Sept. 20 – 28, 2023Archbishop Leo is inviting the Catholic community throughout the archdiocese to join in offering a novena to Saint Michael the Archangel (Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto), leading up to the Solemnity of Saint Michael on September 29, 2023...Posted: Sep-12-2023 -
POSTPONED: Mass in honouor of St. Therese of Lisieux has been postponedSept 27 - Please be advised that due to unforseen circumstances, the Mass listed below has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this postponement and we will advise once...Posted: Sep-11-2023 -
Blessing of St. Augustine’s Seminary Serra House BuildingOn August 28, 2023, His Grace, Archbishop Francis Leo blessed the St. Augustine’s Seminary Serra House building and consecrated the chapel’s new altar at a special mass. This event coincided perfectly with the commencement of...Posted: Aug-30-2023 -
22nd Annual Education Mass to Celebrate Catholic EducationOn Wednesday, August 30, the Catholic Teachers’ Guild will host its Annual Education Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The Catholic Teachers’ Guild is a lay association in the archdiocese that aims to strengthen teachers&rsquo...Posted: Aug-29-2023 -
Sister of Life to Profess Final Vows in TorontoA Sister of Life will profess her final vows at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica this Saturday, August 26. Archbishop Francis Leo will be the main celebrant and homilist. Sr. Gaudia Maria Magdalena was raised in the Archdiocese of...Posted: Aug-25-2023 -
Celebration of the Solemnity of St. Michael & Conferral of the Pallium upon the Most Rev. Francis Leo Friday, September 29, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. – St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaThe Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the feast day of our archdiocesan patron, St. Michael, on Friday, September 29, 2023. All are welcome to join in a special celebration on that day at 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael&rsquo...Posted: Aug-03-2023 -
Archbishop Leo in Rome for June 29 Mass with Pope Francis – Blessing of the Pallium for World’s Newest Shepherds - Broadcast DetailsOn Thursday, June 29, 2023, His Holiness, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. At the start of the celebration, the Holy Father will bless the pallium that will be worn by metropolitan archbishops...Posted: Jun-28-2023 -
Mass & Reception for National Indigenous Peoples DayOn 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...Posted: Jun-22-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate a special Mass on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Native People’s Mission, St. Ann’s Church located at 120...Posted: Jun-20-2023 -
Archbishop Leo visits St. Catherine of Siena Parish, leads Corpus Christi processionArchbishop Francis Leo traveled to St. Catherine of Siena parish in Mississauga to celebrate Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The parish, which is served by the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinian Fathers, indicated that it was...Posted: Jun-19-2023
