Statement from Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of TorontoFollowing the death of Pope FrancisApril 21, 2025
Our Catholic family worldwide is in mourning following the death of our spiritual father, Pope Francis. Since 2013, our shepherd has guided the flock lovingly...
ESTATE PLANNING FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn:
· How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through proper Estate...
On February 8, 2023, the Bishops of Canada released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journeyof healing, reconciliation and hope with Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have beenprepared for First Nations, Inuit and Métis...
COME SEE AND HEAR
Holy Martyrs of Japan invites you to Attend Come, See and Hear event about the Church's Journey of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous People, on Tuesday, September 13th at 7pm in the...
We are very excited to be bringing young adults together again for RENEW Toronto. RENEW Toronto is a conference for
all young adults aged 19-39 with keynotes, workshops, worship music, Confessions, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and
fellowship. This conference will...
Join the Rosary Apostolate in the Schools!
Do you love Jesus and Mary?
Do you love Children?
Do you pray the Rosary?
Are you willing to dedicate two hours a month to pray the Rosary with the schools children?
If...
On the weekend of May 14/15 Brother Antonio from the Heralds of the Gospel will come to Holy Martyrs of Japan to speak to us about the "Apostolate of the Shrine of our lady of Fatima".
 ...
World Day of the sick (Our Lady of Lourdes) - Holy Martyrs of Japan, Friday, February 11 at 7:00pm
The Universal Church will celebrate the Thirtieth World Day of the Sick on Friday, February 11.
We will pray...
Are you a financial or insurance advisor, or a lawyer? If yes, then we want to hear from you! The Archdiocese of Toronto
has spent a number of years creating a network of advisors, who understand our faith and who...
Celebration of Marriage Mass with Bishop Kasun, CSB – February 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
As part of Marriage Sunday 2022 celebrations, Bishop Robert Kasun, CSB, will preside at a special Mass to honour
married couples celebrating milestone...
Requiem Cemetery Mass for the Faithful Departed, will be celebrated on the First Friday of each month at 11:00AM
Please note that the Mass will be celebrated at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church during the winter months.
 ...
Message for Catholic Education Week4 May 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My dear friends,
I greet you with joy as we celebrate Catholic Education Week, occurring this year from May 4-9, under the theme “Pilgrims...
Message for the Month of the Blessed Mother1 May 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I am writing to you at the...
On Sunday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m., Most Rev. John Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto, will be celebrating Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with the newest Catholics from across the archdiocese.
The...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued the following statement from president Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, regarding the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival in Vancouver:
As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, I...
The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Rome time which will be 4:00 a.m. in Toronto. For those who may wish to watch the funeral and related...
On April 22, 2025, following the 12:10 p.m. Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis, Cardinal Leo met with members of the media to speak about the passing of Pope Francis.
Cardinal Leo - Media Availability...
O God, faithful rewarder of souls, grant that your departed servant Pope Francis, whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven the mysteries of your grace and...
We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as we give thanks for his life of service as our faithful shepherd.
All are welcome to join the Archdiocese of Toronto in praying for the repose...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued the following statement from president Most Rev. William T. McGrattan:
It is with profound sadness that I join my brother Bishops, as well as the Catholic faithful in Canada and those around...