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 ...
Four Journeys, One Calling – Archdiocese Of Toronto Celebrates The Ordination Of Four Priests
In just a few short days, four young men from diverse backgrounds and life experiences will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Toronto, standing as a testament to faith, discernment and service in today’s world. His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto will preside at the Mass of Ordination set to take place at ...
Invitation From Cardinal Leo – Solemnity Of Corpus Christi – Procession & Resources
Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you in anticipation of the celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ which will take place on 7 June 2026. On this day we proclaim with joy and conviction the mystery at the heart of our faith—Jesus ...
Cardinal Leo’s Message For Catholic Education Week – May 3-8, 2026
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. Each year, Catholic Education Week offers us a special opportunity to give thanks to God for the gift of publicly funded Catholic education and for the many people who sustain this important mission. I am grateful to our students, teachers, administrators, support staff, volunteers, parents, trustees, clergy, religious ...
Salve Regina Choral Concert
On Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the Senior Choir of St. Michael’s Choir School will join the choirs of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts for a special choral concert here at the Cathedral. This partnership between two of the finest school Choirs in Toronto, titled Salve Regina, is a particularly meaningful one – both organizations are excited to bring this collaboration to life for the ...
Cardinal Leo’s Message For The Month Of The Blessed Mother
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you in anticipation of the month particularly dedicated to the Blessed Mother, the month of May. The origin of this dedication dates back many centuries. Historians point to the hymns of 13th century Alfonso X “the Wise” King of Castile and León followed by the writings of ...