St. Sebastian's Parish, Toronto
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Canadian Bishops Address Assisted Suicide LegislationThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued an Open Letter to the Government of Canada as well as a Message to the Catholic Faithful regarding federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit...Tuesday, May 09, 2023 -
Cardinal Collins Celebrates 50 Years of PriesthoodHis Eminence, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop-Emeritus of Toronto, today celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Collins obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) from St. Jerome College in Waterloo in 1969...Friday, May 05, 2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one. Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo: My dear friends, Christus resurrexit...Monday, May 01, 2023 -
Clergy Changes 2023Below is the list of clergy changes for 2023. RETIREMENT Rev. Peter Chin, C.Ss.R. – June 28, 2023Redemptorists Religious Community Rev. Paul Hancko – June 28, 2023c/o 1155 Yonge Street, Suite 304, Toronto Rev. John Lung...Friday, April 28, 2023 -
Online Faith Formation Study OpportunityIn partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at the University of...Wednesday, April 26, 2023 -
Archbishop Leo’s Visit to Presentation ManorOn April 15, Archbishop Francis Leo spent the day with the residents of Presentation Manor, a non-profit senior’s residence in Scarborough, Ont. Presentation Manor boasts an entirely unique feature in its residents: about half of them are...Thursday, April 20, 2023 -
North American Bishops issue Final Document to conclude the Continental Stage of the SynodThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) together have released the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-24 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation...Friday, April 14, 2023 -
Regional Mass of Welcome for Archbishop Francis LeoA regional Mass of Welcome will take place in each region of the archdiocese, providing an opportunity for the faithful to come together to welcome Archbishop Leo to the archdiocese. The events are scheduled at the following locations: Regional Mass...Monday, April 03, 2023 -
Vatican issues statement repudiating concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, Canadian Bishops RespondThe Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development have issued a Joint Statement addressing the concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, including the question of certain papal bulls of the...Thursday, March 30, 2023 -
Homily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis LeoHomily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis Leo Archbishop of Toronto St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica 25 March 2023 - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Praised be Jesus Christ! Brothers and Sisters, Family, Friends...Sunday, March 26, 2023 -
Mass of Installation for Most Rev. Francis Leo – March 25, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. – Viewing DetailsThis Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. will mark a new chapter for the Catholic Church in Toronto as the Most Rev. Francis Leo will be installed as Archbishop of Toronto, following the retirement of Cardinal Thomas Collins...Thursday, March 23, 2023 -
A Gift of Prayer for Pope FrancisIn recognition of the tenth anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Francis on March 13, an online prayer initiative has been created. All are welcome to participate in offering one or more Hail Marys for Pope Francis on or before...Friday, March 10, 2023 -
Cardinal Collins to celebrate two special Masses in his final days as ArchbishopFriday, March 10, 2023As His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins enters his final days before retirement as Archbishop of Toronto, there are two upcoming Masses where he will preside. On Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica... -
Path to Priesthood: Ordinandi Dinner 2023The 33rd annual Ordinandi Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 9 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton. This year’s dinner, organized by local Serra International clubs, will see eight transitional deacons sharing...Wednesday, March 08, 2023 -
Installation of Archbishop Francis Leo to take place Saturday, March 25Bishop Francis Leo of Montreal will be installed as the next Archbishop of Toronto during a special Mass and ceremony to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael...Thursday, February 16, 2023 -
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of TorontoAuxiliary Bishop of Montreal named 13th Archbishop of Toronto, resignation of Cardinal Thomas Collins accepted by Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Leo, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montreal, as the 13th Archbishop of Toronto. The...Saturday, February 11, 2023 -
Greetings Message to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto from Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo11 February 2023, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. I am reaching out to you all to convey my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of my appointment by the Holy Father to...Saturday, February 11, 2023
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Journey Home Hospice Launches to Provide End-of-Life Care for People Experiencing HomelessnessLiving on the street is hard. Dying there is even harder. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) and Saint Elizabeth Health Care (SE Health) joined His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on February 6, 2023 in downtown Toronto as...Thursday, February 09, 2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Help Victims of the Turkey and Syria EarthquakeTwo devastating earthquakes and hundreds of violent aftershocks in Turkey and Syria have caused great destruction in both countries. As search and rescue operations continue, the latest reports indicate that there are more than 40,000 people injured and the...Wednesday, February 08, 2023 -
Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letters on Reconciliation with Indigenous PeoplesThe Bishops of Canada have released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation and hope with Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities...Wednesday, February 08, 2023
