On Thursday, June 20, youth ministers from across the Archdiocese of Toronto came together to take a look back at the 2023-2024 pastoral ministry season.
Approximately 30 youth ministers participated in the meeting which was facilitated by members of...
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited Sacré-Coeur Parish in downtown Toronto to celebrate Mass and administer the sacrament of Confirmation to 19 young parishioners studying at the École...
Earlier this spring, graduating students from eight universities and colleges across the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered at St. Paul’s Basilica for the Campus Ministry Graduation Mass and Reception. This year’s event drew over 200 guests including...
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto wrote to Members of Parliament in ridings within the Archdiocese of Toronto regarding the proposed Bill S-210 which seeks to protect youth from access to...
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 His Holiness Pope Francis announced the appointment of Toronto-born Fr. Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke.
Fr. Brehl is currently serving as the Provincial Superior of...
Message for Father’s Day 2024His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
16 June 2024
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I wish to extend my warmest best wishes and God’s abundant blessings upon all the Fathers...
As part of an ongoing partnership with University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to inform you that a new cycle of online courses offered by the university's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation...
In hearing news of the devastating fire that took place at the historic St. Anne’s Anglican Church on Gladstone Avenue in Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto offered prayers on behalf of the Catholic...
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the Archdiocese of Toronto are pleased to announce the sale of the Congregation’s Invermara property in Orillia. The archdiocese will take possession of the property from the Sisters on October...
On June 4, 2024, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica hosted a Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Philippines-Canada Diplomatic Relations. Archbishop Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at the celebration, expressing his...
Approximately 300 priests from the Archdiocese of Toronto took part in their yearly spiritual retreat these past few weeks (May 6-9 or 13-16). The purpose of the priest retreat is to provide priests with some well-needed...
On Sunday, June 2, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - often referred to as “the Feast of Corpus Christi” - the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto led a Eucharistic procession...
Earlier this month, 22 Youth Ministers from across the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for their annual retreat.
Held at Scott Mission Camp in Caledon, Ont., this year’s retreat was facilitated by Fr. Joshua Roldan, Director of the Office...
On Saturday, May 18, 2024 the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, traveled to Saint Louis de France Parish in North York to celebrate Mass and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to 27 young parishioners.
After Mass, a celebration...
Message of His Grace Most Reverend Francis Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto on Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – June 2024
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
Our life...
On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10 a.m. the Vicar for Permanent Deacons, the Most Reverend Vincent Nguyen, ordained 12 men to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Toronto.
The Rite of Ordination took place during Mass at...
The International Palliative Care Symposium held in Toronto from May 21-23 has now concluded.
The Symposium titled, “Towards a Narrative of Hope,” offered by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in conjunction with the Pontifical...
Earlier this year the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Francis of Asissi Parish in Toronto to celebrate Mass and meet the faithful parishioners.
“It is with great joy that we welcome you to our...
On April 27, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto participated in an ecumenical ceremony dedicated to St. Gregory of Narek held at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Toronto. Prayers were read by bishops and spiritual fathers...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Pontifical Academy for Life and other key partners are organizing an international interfaith symposium on palliative care. Entitled “Towards a Narrative of Hope,” this symposium will take place May 21-23...