It is easier to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. (Matthieu 19.23-30) FROM THE DIOCESE Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and will close at noon
Continue readingWhoever serves me will be honoured by my Father. (John 12.24-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Residential Schools Learn more about the history of residential schools and Indigenous reconciliation in Canada here. Prayers For the repose of the soul of Sister Pamela Bennett (Sister Rosemary), CSJ, who passed away on Monday, August
Continue readingCommand me to come to you on the water. (Matthew 14.22-36) FROM THE DIOCESE Liturgical Information By Rev. Mitchell Beachey August 9th – Dedication of St. Columbkille Cathedral. This day is celebrated as a Solemnity in the Cathedral itself and as a proper feast in all parishes in the Diocese.
Continue readingAs the weeds are collected and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. (Matthew 13.36-43) FROM THE DIOCESE Civic Holiday! Please note that the Chancery Office will be closed Monday, August 2nd for the Civic Holiday. Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be
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Prepared by the Archdiocese of Toronto, July 2021. 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...
Continue readingPointing to his disciples, Jesus said, “Here are my mother and my brothers.” (Matthew 12.46, 48-50++) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP The New Motu Proprio from Pope Francis Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This past Friday, July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued a Motu Proprio regarding the celebration of the
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In recent weeks, Canada has unfortunately witnessed a disturbing rise in harmful and violent acts against the Jewish People and Muslims. These acts have included offensive slurs, prejudice, hostility, and even terror claiming lives. The Catholic Bishops of Canada adamantly object to all forms and expressions of hatred and they
Continue readingThe harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. (Matthew 9.32-38) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Catherine Doherty’s insight on evangelization: third of three parts Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last week, I brought you part two of three of a reflection by Catherine Doherty on the topic of evangelization.
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Ce que vous voudriez que les autres fassent pour vous, faites-le pour eux. (Matthieu 7, 6.12-14) MESSAGE DE L’ÉVÊQUE Réflexions de Catherine Doherty sur l’évangélisation : 1ère partie de 3 Chers frères et sœurs, La semaine dernière, je vous faisais part de mon intention de vous livrer une magnifique réflexion
Continue readingI will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 16.13-19) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Catherine Doherty’s insight on evangelization: second of three parts Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last week, I brought you part one of three of a reflection by Catherine Doherty on the
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