Crypt Chapel Blessed And New Altar Consecrated At St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
On October 1, 2026, members of the St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica community gathered for the blessing of the recently completed Crypt Chapel and the consecration of its new altar during the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Presiding over the celebration, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, described the occasion as an important and historic moment for the Archdiocese ...
Registration For The Sacrament Of Confirmation
Grade 7 or 8 (ages 12-13 years old) parishioners who have not been confirmed are invited to consider receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Registration will be open Oct 2, 2026, and close on Nov 25, 2026. The Confirmation package and the registration form can be found below. Confirmation Package Registration Form
Registration For The Sacraments Of First Reconciliation & Holy Communion
Parents of Grade 2 and 3 students are welcome to register their child to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Registration will be open on Oct 2, 2026, and close on Nov 28, 2026. The first communion package and the registration form can be found below. First Communion Package Registration Form
Archdiocese Honours Saint Michael Award Recipients
On September 27, 2026, more than 1,000 members of the Catholic community gathered at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for a celebration marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The liturgy, celebrated by Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, also recognized the recipients of the third annual Saint Michael Award, honouring exemplary lay ...
Two Men Ordained To The Transitional Diaconate
On Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of two seminarians during the 10 a.m. Mass, presided by the Most Reverend Robert Kasun, C.S.B., Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Through the laying on of hands and the Prayer of Ordination, the candidates were ordained as transitional deacons, ...
Healing and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is held each year on September 30. This day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to reflect and honour Survivors of residential schools and those who support them. In a special way, we remember the children that never returned home. We recognize this painful history and, as a Catholic community, acknowledge our involvement ...
Cardinal Leo’s Letter On Solemnity Of Saint Michael
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you today in anticipation of our Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel, the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Readings for the Mass of St. Michael, Michaelmas, include the Book of Revelation, which presents us with a striking image of ...
Living Water, Living Faith
The Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical observance that calls all Christians to live in peace with creation and to take up the mantle of stewardship for our common home. This year’s theme is “Living Water” based on Ezekiel 47:9, 12. Rema Celio, Event and Program Coordinator for the Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, discusses how to celebrate this season ...