Archdiocesan Pilgrimage To Martyrs’ Shrine
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto hosts a Jubilee Pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine. During this Jubilee Year, please consider joining Cardinal Leo and the bishops, priests and deacons of the Archdiocese for a pilgrimage to the Martyrs' Shrine, a national holy and historic space honouring the lives of the Canadian Martyrs and a designated Archdiocesan Jubilee ...
Pope Leo XIV Renews Call For Ceasefire In Gaza
The Holy Father has renewed his calls for an “immediate ceasefire” following an airstrike on the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza. Below is the full text of the Telegram of the Holy Father, signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State for the Vatican: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV was deeply saddened to learn of the loss ...
Transitional Diaconate Ordinations
A significant milestone for four men currently studying for the priesthood will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This marks the day that they will be ordained to the transitional diaconate, one of the high points in their years of priestly formation through St. Augustine’s Seminary and the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary in Toronto. The ...
Message From Rev. Edwin Gonsalves, Rector
Greetings to all the parishioners of St Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. As I begin my role as Rector of this sacred Cathedral, I am humbled, honoured, and excited about the opportunity to accompany you on a spiritual journey as we strive to deepen our relationship with the Lord and the Church. I would like to express my gratitude to His ...
Frank Cardinal Leo Appointed As Member To Vatican’s Dicastery For Interreligious Dialogue
On July 3, 2025, the Vatican announced the appointment of Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto as a member to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. A dicastery is a department of the Roman Curia, the administrative body of the Holy See. The appointment does not impact Cardinal Leo’s ministry as Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. Cardinal Leo commented on ...
Frank Cardinal Leo’s Message For Canada Day
Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your soul. I am writing to you on the occasion of Canada Day. As Pilgrims of Hope celebrating our nation during this Holy Year of Jubilee, we discern the grace of God in our midst, reflect on what kind of society we are building, and critically examine what it ...
Welcome To Our New Rector, Rev. Edwin Gonsalves
Rev. Edwin Gonsalves comes to us with a profound love for Christ, a deep commitment to God’s people, and more than 25 years of faithful service in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Born in Mumbai, India, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1999 and has since served in a range of pastoral and leadership roles—including Associate Pastor at St. Elizabeth ...
Corpus Christi Procession Draws Faithful To The Streets Of Toronto
On Sunday, June 22, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo led a Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown Toronto following the Noon Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. In the blazing heat of the day, a large representation of clergy, religious men and women, groups and ...