Statement from Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of TorontoFollowing the death of Pope FrancisApril 21, 2025
Our Catholic family worldwide is in mourning following the death of our spiritual father, Pope Francis. Since 2013, our shepherd has guided the flock lovingly...
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Easter LiliesThank you for your generous orders of Easter Lilies! We look forward to placing these beautiful plants on the Sanctuary on your behalf. A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus, Altar Flowers Ministry, and...
We are excited to have Totus Tuus at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish this summer!
Totus Tuus is a Parish-based Catholic summer camp program for Grades 1 – 12, in the Archdiocese of Toronto, dedicated to evangelization, faith formation, and...
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November Ignatian Pilgrimage
You are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 8th at 7pm in the Parish Hall for our information session on the November Ignatian Pilgrimage.
Stations of the Cross
You and...
From the Pastor's Desk
As we begin this holy season of Lent, I invite you to embrace this time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving as a sacred journey of conversion and renewal. Lent is not merely about giving something...
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St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Presents: “In Your Hands”
We would like to thank Julian D’Souza rsw msw, (www.dear2me.ca) for leading us in our Mental Health and Wellness Sessions. We...
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I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who made our Pasta Dinner such a wonderful success. As my first Pasta Dinner as pastor it was truly uplifting to...
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Tax Receipts 2024Thank you for your generous donations to St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. The 2024 tax receipts will be mailed out to you by the Archdiocese of Toronto. You can expect to receive them by February 17...
Begin the 2025 Lenten season by taking time to reflect, renew, and deepen your spiritual journey at our Parish’s retreat, The Journey Within, led by Melissa Siu-Chong, our Lay Pastoral Associate. This day will...
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Catholic Women’s League of Canada News
The next CWL meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. We will begin with Mass at 6:30pm followed by the meeting in the hall at...
From The Pastor's Desk
As we begin this new year, I extend my heartfelt blessings and prayers to each of you and your families. May 2025 be filled with peace, joy and abundant grace as we continue to walk...
From The Pastor's Desk
As we gather to celebrate the joyous season of Christmas, I want to extend my heartfelt blessings and warm wishes to each of you and your loved ones. This holy season invites us to reflect...
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This Advent we will be reciting the Nicene Creed as our profession of faith when we gather for the Eucharist. Traditionally, the Apostles’ Creed is recited during the season of Easter and the Nicene...
The Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed – What’s the difference??
As we set out to begin reciting the Nicene Creed at our Sunday Masses, I thought I would put together a short catechesis around the two...
From The Pastor's Desk
As we enter into this season of Advent, we will be reciting the Nicene Creed as our profession of faith when we gather for the Eucharist. Traditionally, the Apostles’ Creed is recited during the...
On April 22, 2025, following the 12:10 p.m. Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis, Cardinal Leo met with members of the media to speak about the passing of Pope Francis.
Cardinal Leo - Media Availability...
O God, faithful rewarder of souls, grant that your departed servant Pope Francis, whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven the mysteries of your grace and...
We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as we give thanks for his life of service as our faithful shepherd.
All are welcome to join the Archdiocese of Toronto in praying for the repose...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued the following statement from president Most Rev. William T. McGrattan:
It is with profound sadness that I join my brother Bishops, as well as the Catholic faithful in Canada and those around...
Easter Sunday is more than just a celebration of an event that happened two thousand years ago. It is an invitation to experience a personal resurrection, to allow the light of Christ to penetrate the darkness within us, and to...