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Frank Cardinal Leo Appointed as a Member of Vatican’s Dicastery for the ClergyOn August 28, 2025, it was announced that Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy. The appointment does not impact Cardinal...Posted: Aug-28-2025 -
Charges Withdrawn Against Fr. Joseph Wasik – Priestly Faculties RestoredWe wish to provide an update regarding Fr. Joseph Wasik, a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto. In December 2022, Peel Police charged Fr. Wasik relating to allegations from the early 1980’s, when Fr. Wasik was a pastor...Posted: Aug-28-2025 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Issues Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in GazaOn August 25, 2025, the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued a statement in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement calls attention to the suffering population of Gaza, particularly children and...Posted: Aug-25-2025 -
Close to 4,000 Join Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ ShrineClose to 4,000 Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond came together on August 24, 2025 at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario for our Year of Jubilee pilgrimage. Many pilgrims started the day as early as...Posted: Aug-25-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Invites Faithful to Pray and Fast for PeaceDuring his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful worldwide to pray and fast for peace. In the words of the Holy Father: “Next Friday, 22 August, we will celebrate the memorial of Queenship of the Blessed...Posted: Aug-20-2025 -
Celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary at Good Shepherd Chaldean CathedralOn the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo traveled to Good Shepherd Chaldean Cathedral in Toronto and attended Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Robert Jarjis, Chaldean Bishop of...Posted: Aug-19-2025 -
Jubilee of Youth a "Spiritually Transformative Pilgrimage"From July 23 to August 5, 2025, 100 young adults from the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Diocese of London, guided by two priests from Toronto and one priest from London, went on pilgrimage to Italy for the Jubilee of...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Catholic Community Commits $800,000 to Fight HungerAs food insecurity worsens across the GTA, the Catholic community is responding with its largest-ever contribution to fight hunger. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two...Posted: Aug-18-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo Awarded King Charles III Coronation MedalOn August 11, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Premier Doug Ford. In a private ceremony at Queen’s Park, Premier Ford read the below proclamation: “His Eminence Frank...Posted: Aug-11-2025 -
CCCB Releases Pastoral Letter on Debt Forgiveness in the Jubilee YearA pastoral letter released July 28 by the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) calls for urgent action on international debt forgiveness as part of the Church’s response to the...Posted: Aug-01-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Peace After Horrific Attack on Congolese Catholic ChurchPope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow and dismay following a horrific attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, which left nearly 40 people dead. The Holy Father offered a message of hope, stating, "May the...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
Sister of Life with Toronto Connection to Profess Final Vows this SummerThe Sisters of Life, a religious congregation with a special fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life, is pleased to announce that Sr. Beata Victoria will profess her perpetual vows as a Sister...Posted: Jul-29-2025 -
Celebrating the Treasure of GrandparentsGrandmother of four Maureen Crawford, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish in Sutton, Ont., reflects on her special role in light of the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 27. This year’s theme...Posted: Jul-21-2025 -
Young Canadians to Celebrate Jubilee of Youth in RomeThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced a special gathering of Canadian youth set for July 29 as part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year celebrations. The Canadian ceremony will take place at the Sant’Andrea...Posted: Jul-18-2025 -
Season of Creation 2025Season of Creation 2025 September 1 to October 4 Theme: "Peace with Creation" 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo XIV, “denounces environmental and social injustice, noting that God’s creation is not...Posted: Jul-18-2025 -
Pope Leo XIV Renews Call for Ceasefire in GazaThe Holy Father has renewed his calls for an “immediate ceasefire” following an airstrike on the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza. Below is the full text of the Telegram of the Holy Father, signed by Cardinal...Posted: Jul-17-2025 -
Second “Comeback Year” for Local Parish Youth Ministries at Franciscan University in OhioFor the second straight year, the Office of Catholic Youth organized a collaborative trip with 13 parishes to send 216 young people and chaperones to attend the Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference in Ohio from June 27 to 29...Posted: Jul-17-2025 -
Online Credit Card DonationsIf you wish to make an online credit card donation to Holy Name Parish you may do so through the Archdiocese of Toronto website by visiting www.archtoronto.org and selecting the “DONATE” button. You may make...Posted: Jul-16-2025 -
Transitional Diaconate Ordinations to Take Place September 13, 2025A significant milestone for four men currently studying for the priesthood will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This marks the day that they will be ordained to the transitional diaconate, one of the...Posted: Jul-11-2025
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Pope Leo XIV's Message and Mass for the Care of CreationOn July 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the first "Mass for the Care of Creation." This special Mass uses a new set of prayers and readings from the Roman Missal, created by two Vatican offices: the Dicastery for...Posted: Jul-08-2025
