Residential Schools
Over the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. Click here to read the message of message of His Holiness Pope Francis for ...
Public Masses resume at the Cathedral – June 11, 2021
As of Friday, June 11, 2021, public Masses will resume at the Cathedral with 15% capacity. Registration is required for Sunday Masses, however, it is not required for weekday Masses which will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. Sunday Mass registration will open on Eventbrite on Thursday, June 10 at 9:00 AM for the weekend of June 12/13. For all subsequent weekends, ...
Upcoming Parish Clergy Changes
Two of our Associate Priests, Fr. Joshua Lobo and Fr. John Sutka, will be leaving St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in June to take on their new assignments. Fr. Lobo will be going to Rome for studies, leaving us on June 6, 2021 and Fr. Sutka will be joining St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Mississauga as Associate Pastor on ...
Cardinal Collins’ Pastoral Letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has released a new pastoral letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a significant reflection on one of the most sacred symbols in the Catholic faith and what it can teach us in these difficult times.
Adult Confirmation Registration
Adult baptized Catholics who have not been confirmed are invited to consider receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Registration will be open May 1 - 26, 2021. Please refer to our Confirmation page for details on how to register.
Holy Week & Easter 2021
Our Holy Week & Easter 2021 schedule is listed below. Registration will be required for Masses/Services marked with * and will be available on Eventbrite starting Friday, March 26 at 9:00 AM. All services will also be livestreamed from our website. Confession Schedule Tuesday, March 30: 5:00 to 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 31: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Thursday, April ...
Fr. Frank Portelli’s first Sunday Mass as Rector
Fr. Frank Portelli celebrated his first Sunday Mass as the Rector of St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on March 20, 2021.