Pope Francis has announced that Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo will be elevated to the College of Cardinals. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Holy Father’s Sunday Angelus in Rome.
The Holy...
Message of His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
All Souls Day – 2 November 2024 Praying for the Souls of the Faithful Departed
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in...
In his latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos (Latin for “He Loves Us”), Pope Francis dedicates this pastoral letter to the human and divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As the Holy Father writes, “His...
With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for...
Join us for a panel discussion to help unpack the Synod on Synodality. The three-year process of listening and dialogue, undertaken between 2021 and 2024, has garnered participation from Catholics worldwide. Moderated by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, panelists include...
On October 6, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Etobicoke, Ont. to celebrate Mass at St. Teresa’s Parish on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.
According to the parish’s website...
2024 Thanksgiving Message of Most Rev. Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Archdiocese of...
The Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President released the following invitation for the Catholic faithful in Canada to pray and fast for peace:
During this month of October dedicated to...
Continuing an annual tradition, over 100 university and college students recently participated in a walking pilgrimage at the Martyrs’ Shrine.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 the eight campus ministries of the Archdiocese of Toronto joined the community at the...
His Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
2024 Message for October: Month of the Holy Rosary and of the Missions
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
Our annual...
The fall of 2024 is going to be a bit busier at some parishes in the archdiocese as 13 new parishes are poised to start up youth ministry for the first time, and 11 new youth ministers take up the...
On the occasion of the 2024 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released the following statement:
In solemn prayer and reflection, the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic...
On September 29, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, celebrated Mass at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica as part of celebrations marking the Solemnity of Saint Michael, patron saint of the archdiocese.
The celebration also provided...
On the weekend of September 21/22, 391 youth ministers, core (volunteer) leaders and young adult ministry leaders converged on Dante Alighieri Academy in Toronto to hear speakers and attend workshops to help leaders prepare for the youth ministry season...
Message for World Day of Migrants and RefugeesHis Grace Most Reverend Francis LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
29 September 2024
God walks with His People.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This year the Universal Church is celebrating the World...
On Friday, September 20, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Villanova College in King City, Ont. to celebrate the start of the 25th anniversary year.
Archbishop Leo celebrated Mass for the school community which...
17 September 2024
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I pray that the summertime provided you with opportunities to rest and enjoy God’s manifold blessings. I wish to thank...
The Archdiocese of Toronto is delighted to announce the inaugural recipients of the Saint Michael Award, recognizing distinguished and faithful service by members of the Catholic community in the Greater Toronto Area. Each year, awards, one for each pastoral region...
On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, the Office of Catholic Youth held its young adult Faith & Fitness hike up Blue Mountain in Collingwood. With 28 participants, each one carried a sacred piece of the Mass—whether it was the...
While the summer can tend to be a quiet time for many parishes, that is not the case for the 28 parishes that collaborated together to run EDGE Camp 2024 at Camp White Pine at the tail end of August...