Earlier this week, the archdiocese was made aware that Fr. Nino Cavoto, currently pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Etobicoke, has been accused of abuse against a minor.
In 1977, Fr. Cavoto was ordained as a priest for...
Did you know that the Office of Formation for Discipleship regularly offers formation opportunities for those involved in lay ministry?
These events, which are now offered online, will deepen your understanding of your ministry, provide the archdiocese’s policies...
An enormous explosion devastated the city of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in what the local mayor called “a national catastrophe.”
The situation in Lebanon is dire. At least 154 people died in the explosion and...
Every year, many priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto receive new parish assignments as part of their pastoral ministries. This year’s assignments are being posted later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the archdiocese apologies for...
Today we became aware that people have received fraudulent emails from individuals claiming to be members of Archdiocese of Toronto.
If you receive a suspicious email from someone you know or from someone who is requesting money, please contact them...
Clergy, parish staff, volunteers and religious partners are invited to the third annual Parish Ministry Conference, happening online on Friday, October 30 and Saturday October 31, 2020.
This year’s conference will explore the theme, “Called to Be...
Did you know that parishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto can take online courses that will deepen their faith and expand their knowledge of Catholicism?
Dozens of fascinating courses that can be taken completely online in just a few weeks...
ShareLife-funded agencies do amazing work in our communities. Thanks to ShareLife:
288 seniors receive excellent long-term care at Providence Healthcare and 11,000 other seniors get access to other assistance programs each year
208 vulnerable young people get...
Most municipalities in the Archdiocese of Toronto have introduced bylaws requiring people to wear non-medical grade face masks or face coverings in indoor public places.
Municipalities have not taken a universal approach to face mask bylaws, so please consult...
Fr. Alexander Laschuk JCD is the Judicial Vicar of the Toronto Regional Tribunal
Did you know that the Church has its own system of law? It’s true! This structure is called “canon law” and it is...
This will be a joyous weekend as Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, ordains eight men into the priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
Temporary physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, means that seating at the ordination...
Many talented musicians from across the Archdiocese of Toronto will be performing in a Facebook Live event on Thursday evening, June 25. The evening is hosted by Fr. Matthew McCarthy, Associate Pastor, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
The event...
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are busy preparing to welcome you back to Mass this weekend. All of us have been looking forward to this exciting time.
However, you likely have many questions about how Mass will be different...
As parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto prepare to re-open, we would like to share our "WorshipSafe" plan with the faithful.
This plan was created in consultation with the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, as well as health...
June 10, 2020
Dear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto,
In light of the government announcement of June 8, 2020 regarding the re-opening of places of worship, I would like to provide additional direction to...
Earlier today, Premier Ford made an announcement regarding the re-opening of places of worship, in light of restrictions that have been in place for the last number of months relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
We thank Premier Ford and...
June 5, 2020
We have witnessed shocking events, most recently the violent death of George Floyd, that have prompted protests and important conversations both in the United States and our own country, on the topic of racism and violence. In...
The federal government has introduced a bill that would dramatically expand access to euthanasia, remove important safeguards and allow people to be euthanized when they are unable to consent.
Although work on Bill C-7, An Act to amend the...
May 27, 2020
The decision to close our parish churches on March 24, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was a very difficult one and we recognize the tremendous spiritual sacrifice of the faithful during this time. We...
During his Sunday, May 17 Mass, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, listed a few books that he recommends all Catholics read. After a number of enquiries, we thought we’d share Cardinal Collins’ reading list:
The Bible...