Cardinal Leo’s Message For Thanksgiving
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the occasion of our upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations, I am reaching out to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving. This holiday offers us a sacred time and unique opportunity to rediscover the spirituality of gratitude and renew our commitment to living a life rooted in thanksgiving. When viewed in the light of the Holy Jubilee ...
Celebration Of The Solemnity Of Saint Michael
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, presided at the noon Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Michael. The 1,200 faithful in attendance included recipients of the 2025 Saint Michael Award, recognizing distinguished, faithful service and outstanding witness throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. Once again this year, ...
Cardinal Leo’s Message For World Day Of Migrants And Refugees
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you on the occasion of the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Our observance of this important day takes on an extra special significance as it takes place on 4-5 October 2025 coinciding with the Jubilee of Migrants and the Missionary World in Rome. This shift situates the event directly within the ...
Cardinal Leo’s Letter To The Faithful On National Day For Truth & Reconciliation And Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, I extend greetings to the faithful of the archdiocese, grateful for all that you do to build up and strengthen the Kingdom of God in your home, parish and community. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved ones. In this Holy Year of Jubilee, we are called ...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Tuesday, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we offer our intentions for healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. In his recent letter to the faithful Cardinal Leo reminds us of the need to "strive to build anew relationships that have been fractured in the past."Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate ...
Stewardship Sunday 2025
Stewardship Sunday is an annual occurrence across the entire Archdiocese on the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. As such, Stewardship Sunday in 2025 will be on September 21st. Each year, Cardinal Leo prepares a homily for Stewardship Sunday and asks that parishes share it at all Masses, including the Saturday Vigil Mass. The English language version of the homily is ...
Novena To St. Michael The Archangel
From September 20 to 28, join us in praying the Novena to St. Michael for authentic renewal of our Catholic institutions, parishes, schools and universities, healthcare and social agencies.
Four Men Ordained To The Transitional Diaconate
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto came together to prayerfully support four men as they were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. The transitional diaconate is an important stage in the Sacrament of Holy Orders for those men who are preparing for the priesthood. While all deacons are ordained for service to the Church, ...