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Archbishop Leo's Message on the Month of the Blessed MotherMessage on the Month of the Blessed Mother His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto 1 May 2024 In her, through her, and with her[1] My Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May...Monday, April 29, 2024 -
May 13-19 is National Family and Life WeekThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) warmly invites the Catholic faithful to celebrate National Family and Life Week 2024 (NFLW), which will take place from May 13 to 19, 2024. This year’s theme, “Love hopes...Monday, May 06, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo Celebrates First Communion Mass at Holy Spirit Parish in BarrieThe Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, recently traveled North to Holy Spirit Parish in Barrie. His Grace celebrated Mass at the parish, which was a very special occasion for all, especially those receiving their First Holy Communion. Following...Monday, May 06, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education Week5 May 2024 My dear friends, I join with the Catholic community throughout Ontario in celebrating Catholic Education Week, taking place this year from May 5-10 and drawing on the theme, “We Are Called To Love”. It...Wednesday, May 01, 2024
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Archbishop Leo Travels to St. Mary's Parish in BramptonOn April 14 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to the Western Region of the archdiocese to make a pastoral visit to St. Mary's Parish in Brampton. Archbishop Leo celebrated Mass for parishioners at the...Thursday, April 25, 2024 -
Newly Initiated Catholics Gather at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica for MassOn Sunday April 21, 2024 the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with the newest Catholics from across the archdiocese. Several hundreds of newly initiated Catholics attended the archdiocese's...Wednesday, April 24, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo attends OAPCE Conference and GalaOn Saturday, April 13, the most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto celebrated Mass and later gave a keynote address at the Ontario Association of Parents in Education (OAPCE) conference and gala at Monsignor Percy Johnson Secondary School in Etobicoke...Wednesday, April 24, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo Joins Interfaith Prayer Walk with Toronto PoliceOn Thursday, April 11, 2024, Archbishop Leo joined members of the Toronto Police Service and faith leaders in a Prayer Walk through the streets of downtown Toronto. The interfaith initiative took place in every police division throughout the City of...Friday, April 12, 2024 -
Clergy Changes for 2024Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...Friday, April 12, 2024 -
Neophyte Mass To Take Place April 21 at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaOn Sunday April 21, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto will be celebrating Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with the newest Catholics from across the archdiocese. The 2024 Neophyte...Thursday, April 11, 2024 -
Archbishop Leo Travels to St. Peter’s Church for Divine Mercy SundayOn Sunday, April 7, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto traveled to St. Peter’s Church in Toronto to celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of Divine Mercy. In his homily, Archbishop Leo announced the Good News...Thursday, April 11, 2024 -
Archdiocesan-Wide Consecration of the Blessed Virgin MaryOn the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord (April 8), parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto took the opportunity to participate in the archdiocesan-wide Consecration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Annunciation of Our Lord is usually celebrated...Tuesday, April 09, 2024 -
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - April 8, 2024The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is a feast that commemorates the most sublime moment in the history of time, the moment when the Second Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity assumed human nature in the womb...Monday, April 08, 2024 -
Easter Sunday - He Is Risen Alleluia!At Easter, we rejoice in the empty tomb—Jesus's resurrection. Easter is the day Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified. The empty tomb means that Jesus's words rang true. He fulfilled the promises of Scripture...Sunday, March 31, 2024 -
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...Sunday, March 31, 2024 -
An Easter Message from Archbishop LeoPraised be Jesus Christ. My dear brothers and sisters, On this most joyous occasion of the celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus from the dead, I extend heartfelt greetings to you, your loved ones and our entire...Saturday, March 30, 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...Friday, March 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...Friday, March 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...Wednesday, March 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...Wednesday, March 27, 2024
