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Update on CNEWA’s Work in Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...
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Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25
Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25.
Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...
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Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and Reconciliation
As Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...
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Background for Catholics: Residential Schools
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 that discussion.
We acknowledge...
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Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage Two
Starting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan.
As of this morning:
All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...
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CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy See
Following the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...
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Letter to Chief Cadmus and the People of Cowessess First Nation
The following letter was written by Archbishop Don Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, after the discovery of unmarked graves at the former site of the Marieval Residential School, in the Cowessess First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan. We ask that everyone continues...
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Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, Ontario
The Archdiocese of Toronto offers our prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed Holder, and all those who condemn this...
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Bishop and Indigenous Leader in Dialogue on Residential Schools
Chief J. Wilton “Willie” Littlechild and Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith recently came together in Maskwacis, Alberta to discuss reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the response to the finding at the Kamloops Residential School...
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Catholic Women’s League Celebrates 100 Years in Toronto
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week and we want to acknowledge the great contributions of its members who make the Archdiocese of Toronto a better place.
Since...
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