Pope Francis has announced that Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo will be elevated to the College of Cardinals. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Holy Father’s Sunday Angelus in Rome.
The Holy...
Gracious God, you who are the author of all life, and who desire the well-being of all people,during these dark days of Covid 19, increase in us, respect and reverence for all human life.Grant restored health to...
This Advent season, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) presents an online weekly video series titled "Journey through Advent."
This year’s English reflections will be led by the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. The...
Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation (Salt + Light Media) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Haig Chahinian as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2024.
Fr. Chahinian brings a deep commitment to pastoral ministry as an...
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, more than 1,400 guests gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the 45th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner.
Founded by Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter in 1979, the late archbishop believed passionately that local...
On Sunday, November 10, clergy, religious, consecrated and lay faithful gathered from across the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in “Unpacking the Synod on Synodality”, a roundtable discussion held at St. Michael’s College School Theatre. Moderated...
Message of His Grace Most Rev. Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
World Youth Day 2024 (Solemnity of Christ the King - November 24)
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, the Youth of our archdiocese,
May Jesus and Mary be in...
More than 1,400 guests from across the Greater Toronto Area will gather at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building) Tuesday evening for the 45th annual Cardinal’s Dinner. The event is hosted by the Metropolitan Archbishop of...
Message of His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
All Souls Day – 2 November 2024 Praying for the Souls of the Faithful Departed
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in...
In his latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos (Latin for “He Loves Us”), Pope Francis dedicates this pastoral letter to the human and divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As the Holy Father writes, “His...
With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for...
Join us for a panel discussion to help unpack the Synod on Synodality. The three-year process of listening and dialogue, undertaken between 2021 and 2024, has garnered participation from Catholics worldwide. Moderated by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, panelists include...
On October 6, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Etobicoke, Ont. to celebrate Mass at St. Teresa’s Parish on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.
According to the parish’s website...
2024 Thanksgiving Message of Most Rev. Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Archdiocese of...
The Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President released the following invitation for the Catholic faithful in Canada to pray and fast for peace:
During this month of October dedicated to...
Continuing an annual tradition, over 100 university and college students recently participated in a walking pilgrimage at the Martyrs’ Shrine.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 the eight campus ministries of the Archdiocese of Toronto joined the community at the...
His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
2024 Message for October: Month of the Holy Rosary and of the Missions
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
Our annual...
The fall of 2024 is going to be a bit busier at some parishes in the archdiocese as 13 new parishes are poised to start up youth ministry for the first time, and 11 new youth ministers take up the...
On the occasion of the 2024 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released the following statement:
In solemn prayer and reflection, the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic...
On September 29, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, celebrated Mass at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica as part of celebrations marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the archdiocese.
The celebration also provided...