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Journey through Advent

Presented by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger, Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, reflects on the Scriptures for the First Sunday of Advent.

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Friars Student Writing Contest 2026

We invite Ontario secondary school students to submit an essay on the theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Submission deadline is January 12, 2026.

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ShareLife Parish Campaign

Between November 3 and December 31, your gift to ShareLife will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000, thanks to a generous anonymous parishioner.

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Make a Jubilee Pilgrimage

As we celebrate a special Jubilee Year in 2025, we invite you to make a pilgrimage to or visit a jubilee parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

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Humanitarian Relief – Hurricane Melissa & Typhoon Kalmaegi

The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting donations and will channel funds through our Catholic partners in the Caribbean and Asia to support relief efforts underway in both regions.

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Praying for Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration that takes place from January 18 to 25.

Building Up the Faith

In light of the Shepherds' Trust collection, a look at how Msgr. Michael Busch's vocation of bringing to life beautiful churches inspires faith.

Faith and Fitness

The Office of Catholic Youth's Faith and Fitness initiative promotes physical activity and nurtures spiritual growth and community among young adults.

World Day of the Poor

Read the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops' pastoral letter titled "Our Daily Bread: Food Security and the Call to Solidarity."

Red Wednesday - Nov. 19

ACN Canada's Evellyne Lemos reflects on the significance of Red Wednesday — shining a light on the suffering of persecuted Christians worldwide.

Renew Toronto 2025

The OCY’s largest gathering of young adults will take place Nov. 21-23, where more than 600 participants will gather to deepen their Catholic faith.

A Note on Prayer

Resources from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to help all of us as we seek to grow in the life of prayer.

Jubilee Year 2025

Learn how to join in the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrations in 2025!

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Cardinal Leo's Message for Advent

Message for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I...

Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

More than 100 pilgrims representing dozens of parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto have traveled to Rome for...

Trusting in God’s Plan: Cardinal Leo Visits Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy

On Nov. 24, the Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community in Richmond Hill, Ont., and...

Young Adults Gather for Spiritual Renewal on 40th World Youth Day

From Nov. 21 to 23, the Office of Catholic Youth hosted RENEW Toronto, its largest annual gathering for...

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His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo invites the faithful to read his 2025 Pastoral Letter "That Blessed Upper Room."

Jubilee Year 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope

The Catholic Church worldwide is celebrating a special Jubilee Year in 2025. May this Holy Year provide a grace-filled opportunity to nurture the seeds of faith for you and your loved ones, immersing ourselves as Pilgrims of Hope into a year-long journey of prayer, witness and service drawing on the example of Jesus, our Lord.

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Events

Devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is held every first Wednesday...

Dec-03-2025 - Dec-03-2025

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 78 Clifton Rd.

St. Francis de Sales Music Ministry Presents “Keep Christmas with You All Throughout the Year” Advent and Christmas Carol Concert

We invite you and your whole family to join us for an...

Dec-05-2025 - Dec-05-2025

St. Francis de Sales Parish, 1001 Ravenscroft Rd #4, Ajax, ON L1T 4X1

Mother - Daughter Advent Retreat - Living Our Faith in the World

Join us for a Mother - Daughter Advent Retreat (high school and university...

Dec-06-2025 - Dec-06-2025

St. Benedict Catholic Church, 2194 Kipling Ave

Mental Health Retreat for Young Adults (Ages 19 to 39)

Join us for a day of renewal and healing!The retreat will...

Dec-06-2025 - Dec-06-2025

St. Thomas More Parish, Ellesmere

Day of Reflection & Prayer for the Bereaved

Day of Reflection & Prayer: "Where is God in my pain? How...

Dec-06-2025 - Dec-06-2025

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Advent Lessons and Carols

The Youth and Parish Choirs of St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Pickering, invite...

Dec-09-2025 - Dec-09-2025

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish, 1148 Finch Ave.

Tis the Season: Join us for an Advent Prayer Service

Tis the Season: Join us for an Advent Prayer Service!Let us...

Dec-09-2025 - Dec-09-2025

St. Patrick's Church, 137 McCaul Street

Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service 2026

AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Jan-18-2026 - Jan-18-2026

Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd, Toronto

Contribute to the Community

Volunteer your time, talent and treasure to the catholic community both at the parish level and our larger community. Take a look at the various opportunities to support below.

Time

Monetary donations are not the only way to give back to your local community and archdiocese at large. Take a look at the various volunteer opportunities in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Talent

If you are interested in learning more about the spirituality of "deep stewardship" or represent a parish community looking for practical resources to help you more deeply engage your parishioners in parish life, click here!

Treasure

There are various charities that you can donate to as well as your local parish community. Consider a donation to any of these worthy causes.

That Blessed Upper Room

Cardinal Leo's pastoral letter invites us to reflect on the significance of The Upper Room in our lives, our families and in our communities of faith.