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The Good News of ChristmasIt is finally here! It is finally Christmas. All the waiting and preparing has paid off, Christ is born! Now we can sit back and rest in the peace of Christ….right? Well, maybe not. The first reading for...Posted: Dec-25-2017 -
The Angelus - Advent Week #4"Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to...Posted: Dec-22-2017
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Make the Path Ready - Advent Week #3"Among you stands one whom you do not know…" That is how John the Baptist refers to Jesus when he is speaking to those who had been sent to him by the Pharisees. Imagine that, Jesus Christ is in...Posted: Dec-18-2017
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Forming Faith-Filled Young MenTim Haynes is the president of the Conquest Boys Club (St. Bernadette's chapter) in Ajax. In Ontario, there's a growing number of boys participating in Conquest, with chapters in Hamilton, Milton, Oakville, Ottawa and Cornwall. Worldwide, there are...Posted: Dec-15-2017
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The Good News - Advent Week #2The Good News (Gospel) in the Gospel of Mark starts with a call to preparation found in the mouth of the Prophet Isaiah and John the Baptist. I know I normally think of John as calling for preparation in the...Posted: Dec-11-2017
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The Second Coming - Advent Week #1My mother had a bumper sticker that said "Jesus is coming, look busy!" This is a busy time of the year, Christmas is right around the corner and we're doing everything we can to get ready for it. The...Posted: Dec-08-2017
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Telling the Story via TechnologyWith thanks to the ongoing support of the Family of Faith Campaign throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, one parish in the Eastern Pastoral Region is finding new ways to evangelize with technology. The following is the story of their experience...Posted: Oct-31-2017
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Mothers Ministry Growing in ParishesThe Archdiocese of Toronto has joined forces with DWAO (Dynamic Women Association of Ontario) to start mothers groups in local parishes. Dorothy Pilarski, founder of DWAO, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, has been working with the archdiocese since...Posted: Sep-06-2017
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A Love Louder Than NoiseMarlena Loughheed served as the Communications Coordinator in the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Public Relations and Communications for the past five years. She departed the archdiocese in late July to pursue a vocation to religious life with...Posted: Jul-28-2017
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'Speaking in Tongues' Is Hallmark of Parish LifeOn a Sunday morning, a steady stream of parishioners files through the glass doors of possibly the most bustling church in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Latecomers with toddlers in tow scan the crowded pews for a seat. As the procession...Posted: Jun-28-2017
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"Mayor" Lindsey of St. Isaac Jogues ParishThe role of Mayor of Toronto holds a certain amount of prestige and recognition. However, in a lesser-known role is Lindsey, who holds the title of "Mayor" of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering. This is a unique position...Posted: Jun-12-2017
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Family Spotlight: The Postill FamilyThe Postills live in the Leaside neighbourhood in Toronto. David (dad) is a VP of Marketing; Shannon (mom) is an executive in a global consulting firm. They have three children ages 18, 16 and 13 (Gemma, Anna, Jacob) and often...Posted: May-08-2017
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Walking Forward Together: Catholic Education Week 2017April 30 to May 5 is Catholic Education Week in Ontario. This year's theme is "Walking Forward Together." In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are grateful for the partnership and collaboration we have with Catholic schools, which are an...Posted: May-01-2017 -
A Little Less CanadaThis post originally appeared on the website of the University of St. Michael's College on March 27, 2017. Given the political turmoil and ugly nativist sentiment roiling the politics of so many countries, it is hard not to think...Posted: Mar-28-2017
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"The Word is a Gift. Other Persons are a Gift." Pope's Message for Lent 2017Below is Pope Francis' Message for Lent 2017. This message was originally published here. "The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift" Dear Brothers and Sisters, Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal...Posted: Feb-28-2017
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"Ashes to Palms" Lenten Video SeriesAshes to Palms is a video series freely distributed to Catholics around the world during the season of Lent. This Lent, it will be seen on various social media, Catholic television and internet channels, as well as on archtoronto.org...Posted: Feb-27-2017
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 51st World Communications DayThe following message is published annually on January 24, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron of journalists, writers and communicators in anticipation of World Communications Day, which will take place May 28, 2017. "Fear not, for I am...Posted: Jan-27-2017
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World Day of Prayer for ConsecratedIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are blessed to have more than 900 religious men and women serving in our midst, representing about 120 religious congregations. They each make significant contributions to our community in parish ministry, education, healthcare, outreach...Posted: Jan-23-2017
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Teams of Our Lady: Enriching Marriage SpiritualityTeams of Our Lady is an international Catholic movement to enrich marriage spirituality. The aim of the movement is to help couples live out a married spirituality and to discover the full richness of the sacrament of marriage. Below, Jodi...Posted: Jan-23-2017
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Away in a Manger: Christmas Story Told by ChildrenAway in a Manger The Good Shepherd Catechesis is an approach to the religious formation/development of children from birth through adolescence that was established in the Archdiocese of Toronto more than twenty-five years ago. The Good...Posted: Jan-03-2017
