Canadian Conference Of Catholic Bishops Issues Statement On Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza
On August 25, 2025, the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued a statement in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement calls attention to the suffering population of Gaza, particularly children and the elderly, whose lives continue to be endangered due to the ongoing violence and severe deprivation, as well as to the ...
Catholic Community Commits $800,000 To Fight Hunger
As food insecurity worsens across the GTA, the Catholic community is responding with its largest-ever contribution to fight hunger. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two generous anonymous donors, have pledged a combined $800,000 in Food Security Grants for 2025—building on previous commitments of $500,000 in 2023 ...
Frank Cardinal Leo Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
On August 11, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Premier Doug Ford. In a private ceremony at Queen’s Park, Premier Ford read the below proclamation: “His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, by command of the King, the Coronation Medal is hereby conferred upon you in commemoration of His Majesty’s Coronation as ...
Catholic Women’s League’s 105th National Convention
On Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025, we were honoured to welcome over 400 attendees of the Catholic Women’s League’s 105th National Convention for the convention’s closing Mass, joined by bishops and priests from across Canada, many of whom serve as spiritual advisors to the CWL.
Annual Mass For The Faithful Departed
The Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. Masses throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Barrie will take place for the souls of the deceased buried at our Catholic Cemeteries. Cemetery locations and celebrants for this year’s Annual Mass are: Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga – Most Rev. Ivan Camilleri Christ the ...
RCIA / Adult Confirmation Registration 2025
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program is for those who would like to become Roman Catholic or have not yet been fully initiated into the Catholic Church. If you, or someone you know, would like to consider becoming a Roman Catholic, please visit our RCIA / Adult Confirmation page for information on how to register.The registration period is Monday, August ...
Rev. Christian Bustonera, AM, Missionary Appeal Homily
On Sunday July 20th, 2025 we welcomed Rev. Christian Bustonera, AM, a missionary priest from the Religious Institute of the Alagad ni Maria (Disciples of Mary) in the Philippines. This institute strives to bring the youth closer to God by promoting traditional Catholic values and spirituality among young people. Rev. Bustonera shared his firsthand experiences in serving the youth ...
Young Canadians To Celebrate Jubilee Of Youth In Rome
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced a special gathering of Canadian youth set for July 29 as part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year celebrations. The Canadian ceremony will take place at the Sant’Andrea della Valle Church in Rome. The Jubilee of Youth kicks off on July 28 and runs until Aug. 3. The special event will ...