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Invitation From Cardinal Leo – Solemnity Of Corpus Christi – Procession & Resources

May 5, 2026|

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

May 5, 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

May 1, 2026|

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

May 1, 2026|

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 ...

Cardinal Leo Writes To Prime Minister, MPs

April 21, 2026|

On April 20, 2026, Cardinal Leo wrote to Prime Minister Carney and all federal Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Archdiocese of Toronto asking for their support of Bill C-218 and decrying the rapid expansion of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada. Bill C-218 is a private members’ bill currently before Parliament that would amend the Criminal Code to ...

Cardinal Frank Leo To Represent Pope Leo XIV At Beatification Rite Of The Georgia Martyrs

April 14, 2026|

Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate (official representative of Pope Leo XIV) at the upcoming beatification celebration of the Georgia Martyrs, Friar Pedro de Corpa and his four Companions. The liturgical celebration will take place on October 31, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. The rite of beatification will honour ...

A Day With Mary

April 8, 2026|

Mark your calendars: The Archdiocese of Toronto invites you to A Day With Mary on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Villanova College in King City. This family-friendly day will include Holy Mass with His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, the Rosary, confessions, a keynote address and children’s catechesis. Enjoy music, fellowship and more!

Easter Sunday – He Is Risen!

April 7, 2026|

Easter Sunday marks Christ’s victory over death with His glorious Resurrection. By his death on the Cross, we today are freed from sin and its destructive grip on our lives. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! (Revelation 1:18) At St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo ...