Nine Permanent Deacons Say “Yes” A New Chapter Of Ministry Begins!
Nine men responding to God’s call were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The Most Rev. Bishop Vincent Nguyen, Vicar for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto, presided at the Ordination Mass surrounded by family members, clergy, friends and faithful from across the archdiocese. In his ...
Cardinal Leo’s Message For The Month Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. Each year Holy Mother Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. This devotion invites us to contemplate not only the mystery of Christ's love, but also the kind of hearts we are called to develop in the world (Mt 11:29; Jn 13:34). When ...
Pope Leo XIV Releases Encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas” Calling For Disarmament Of AI
On Monday, May 25, Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) was released. The Holy Father participated in a press conference at the Vatican to launch the teaching document, a reflection on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the use of technology for the “common good”. The full encyclical can be found here. Below is a news ...
Nine Permanent Deacons To Be Ordained For The Archdiocese Of Toronto
Nine men responding to God’s call will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica by the Most Rev. Bishop Vincent Nguyen, Vicar for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. This ordination marks the culmination of years of discernment and formation for the candidates and ...
Salve Regina Concert Brings Together Two Toronto School Choirs For First Annual Marian Concert
On May 8, the Senior Choir of St. Michael’s Choir School joined the choirs of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts for the first Marian Concert of sacred music at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica. The concert, titled Salve Regina, marked the first collaboration between the two acclaimed Toronto school choirs. Held during the month of May, traditionally dedicated to ...
National Family And Life Week Reminds Us That God Is With Us Always
National Family and Life Week is taking place from May 10 to 17, centering on the theme “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). Below, Michelle Dabrowski, Director of the Office for Family and Life at the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), discusses the importance of this week. Michelle and her husband reside a short drive east of ...
Celebrating The Anniversary Of The Election Of Pope Leo XIV
To mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo shared his reflections on our first North American Pope with The Catholic Register. Please see highlights below. Heavenly Father, we continue to pray for Pope Leo XIV. Grant him wisdom to guide Your Church, courage to speak Your truth, and compassion to reflect ...
Cardinal Frank Leo Ordains 4 Men To The Priesthood
On Saturday, May 9, four seminarians, having completed their years of formation, were ordained to the priesthood for service in the Archdiocese of Toronto. More than 1,200 Catholics, including 100 priests, deacons, religious, consecrated men and women along with the lay faithful, prayerfully supported the “Class of 2026” at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto. Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan ...