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An Update from Cardinal Thomas Collins
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Lent is a penitential season in which, each year, we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter by following the call of Jesus to engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This past year...
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Update on COVID-19 Church Closures
May 27, 2020
The decision to close our parish churches on March 24, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was a very difficult one and we recognize the tremendous spiritual sacrifice of the faithful during this time. We...
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Join Cardinal Collins for Lectio Divina on Sunday, April 5
The Sunday, April 5th session of Lectio Divina is going ahead as planned, even though St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica will be closed to the public. Thanks to technology, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will lead us in...
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Cardinal's Message on COVID-19 - March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.
Dear Father,
In order to assist in limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have already cancelled the public celebration of the sacraments, including the Eucharist. In view of the...
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Cardinal's Message on COVID-19 - March 17, 2020 (Updated)
Please note this document was updated on Friday, March 20, 2020 to clarify the Cardinal's direction on issues related to funerals)
My dear faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto,
I wish to provide you with a further update on...
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Cardinal’s Message on COVID-19
To the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto,
In light of the present situation unfolding before us regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide, our primary concern is the spiritual and physical health and welfare of the faithful and of all...
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Christmas Video Greetings from Cardinal Collins
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, reflects on the joy of Christmas and how we can find hope in the story of the Nativity.
On behalf of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we extend best wishes for a blessed Christmas celebration...
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Living as Joyful Disciples: Words from Cardinal Collins
This week marks Catholic Education Week across the province of Ontario. To acknowledge this occasion, Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, is celebrating and recognizing publicly-funded Catholic Education with a special message.
While reflecting on...
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Cardinal Collins’ Homily at Mass of Chrism
On April 16, 2019, close to 400 priests gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. The Mass includes the renewal of priestly vows as well as the blessing of holy oils that will...
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Cardinal Collins Releases 2019 Lenten Reflection
Cardinal Collins has prepared a Pastoral Letter for Lent 2019, offering tangible reflections on how we can use this most holy time of year as a period of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. His Eminence also invites us to learn more...
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New Lectio Divina Season begins with Cardinal Collins
As part of an ongoing tradition in the Archdiocese of Toronto, a new season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Thomas Collins will begin September 9. Link to details here.
The 2018-2019 theme is Christian Community: Stewards of the Mission...
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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...