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Keep Lent Alive by Forgiving Others
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, which reminds us of the glorious and triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. As Jesus entered into Jerusalem, the crowds greeted...
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Does Our Sin Make God’s Love for Us Fade?
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont.
The Sisters of Life, who have their Centre for Life in the rectory of St. Peter’s Church, run a ministry for those who...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Catholics
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published the following guidance on COVID-19 vaccines on its website.
CCCB Note on Ethical Concerns Related to Currently Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of...
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Latest Updates on COVID-19 Restrictions by Region
After the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...
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Trust in God Even When Stretched to the Limit
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Ask any teenager, what’s the worst thing about school? The answer will likely be, “taking tests.” Taking tests isn...
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Renewing Our Covenant with God this Lent
Fr. Wilson Andrade, CSC, is the pastor of St. Ann’s Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto.
There is a story of a woman who had a shopping habit, which put her in a...
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Find the Creator in the Science of the Universe
Earlier this week, the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto hosted a fascinating discussion about what our current scientific knowledge of the universe says about the existence of God. And you can now watch...
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Marriage Sunday 2021: Preparing for a Life Together
As the Archdiocese of Toronto prepares for Marriage Sunday on February 14, we acknowledge and thank all married couples – and especially those who are celebrating milestone anniversaries – for their commitment and witness to our community.
An essential...
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Email Impersonation Scam Targets Our Parishioners
In recent days, the Archdiocese of Toronto has received reports from parishioners who have gotten suspicious emails supposedly from our priests or staff members. These emails attempt to start an online conversation or they have a suspicious document attached to...
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Our Mission Through Baptism
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
Over the years, many people have asked me a very simple question when we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: “Why was...
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The Gift of St. Joseph: Changing the World from the Shadows
Rebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy in the Office of Formation for Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
On December 8, 2020, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued an apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father...
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More on the Bioethics of COVID-19 and the Vaccine
Moira McQueen is the director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). Bambi Rutledge is the administrator of the CCBI.
Every week, the CCBI publishes a COVID Bulletin, which helps the public understand the latest developments in the...
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Experiencing God’s love through the Focolare Movement
Maria and Vince Luca have been married for 42 years, with four daughters and seven grandchildren. Members of the Focolare's New Family Movement, the couple reflects on their journey together in light of Marriage Sunday, taking place on Sunday...