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On February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples and affirm the Sacrament of Matrimony. A large archdiocesan celebration took place at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, bringing 300 ...

My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing you in anticipation of Marriage Sunday which we will be celebrating on the weekend of February 8/9, 2025. Our annual celebration affords us the opportunity to not only reflect on the sacrament of marriage but also pray for couples, young and old, who have responded ...

We are excited to announce that on February 2nd, Fr. Dennise Joy will join our parish as Associate Pastor. Fr. Joy was born in India and ordained to the priesthood in 2015. He will be assigned to St. Stephen’s Chapel and will assist on weekends here at the Cathedral. We invite you to introduce yourself after Mass and offer ...

The Church observes the World Day of the Sick on February 11th. To honour this observance, we will offer healing ministry by having a Mass with anointing on Saturday, February 15th at our 12:10 PM Mass. This will be a special Mass at which those in need may receive the sacramental anointing for healing. Who should receive the sacrament ...

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) is a global ecumenical observance, which in the northern hemisphere is held annually from January 18 to 25. During this time, Christians of all denominations and ecclesial communities are invited to pray for the unity of all of the baptized; to meditate together on Sacred Scripture; to participate in jointly-organized worship ...

Update: An information session will be held on February 8th, 2025 at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Atrium. Join us on pilgrimage to Italy as part of the Jubilee Year 2025 celebration. This trip is scheduled from October 4 – 13, 2025 under the spiritual leadership of Fr. Kevin Adriano. Sites visited will include Assisi, Casia, Loreto, San ...

A Holy Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated for Cardinal Leo at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday, January 15 at 7pm. 1200 faithful gathered to celebrate His Eminence and thank God for blessing the Archdiocese with Cardinal Leo's appointment.

On December 7, 2024, Pope Francis elevated 21 new members to the College of Cardinals, including Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. An episode of Salt and Light Media's "Behold" provides an insight into the journey of Cardinal Leo, exploring the responsibilities, process, and significance of his role within the Catholic Church.