Walking Together Towards Reconciliation
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Rosella Kinoshameg discusses her Indigenous Catholic spirituality. Rosella is an Odawa elder from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Territory (Manitoulin Island). She is chair of the board for the National Indigenous Reconciliation Fund and serves the Indigenous communities in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. 1. You’ve had a ...
A Warm Welcome To Visitors For The World Cup
As our city comes alive with the excitement of international soccer this summer, the Archdiocese of Toronto extends a heartfelt welcome to visitors from across Canada and around the world. We find joy in the spirit of unity, diversity and friendly competition that draws so many nations together in one place. Toronto will be hosting six FIFA World Cup ...
Thousands Participate In Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Processions
On Sunday, June 7, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (also known as “the Feast of Corpus Christi”), parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto led Eucharistic processions in their community, inviting the faithful to continue a tradition that dates back centuries. In downtown Toronto, 2,000 participants gathered at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for noon ...
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 ...