St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Mississauga
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Cardinal Collins' Offers Prayers for the Parishioners of Our Lady of LebanonOn the weekend of August 29-30, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was desecrated outside of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Parish in Toronto. Today, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, offered his daily Mass and his...Wednesday, September 02, 2020 -
Webinar: Reason, Faith and the Struggle for Western CivilizationWednesday, August 26, 2020It was no accident that the Enlightenment took place in a culture formed by Judeo-Christian thought, according to Samuel Gregg, research director at the Acton Institute. The genius of Western Civilization, Gregg says, is the understanding that faith and...
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Catholic Leaders, ‘Rise Up!’ At an Online ConferenceIn this time of pandemic, Catholic leaders are needed now more than ever. All Catholic leaders are welcomed to join a Zoom conference that will inspire you to use your voice at work, home, parish or in ministry. The Rise...Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Archdiocese of Toronto Statement re: Fr. Nino CavotoEarlier 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...Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Register for Lay Ministry Formation EventsDid 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...Friday, August 14, 2020
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Please Donate to the Lebanon Relief EffortAn 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...Saturday, August 08, 2020
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2020 Clergy ChangesEvery 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...Friday, August 07, 2020
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Email Scam Targets Archdiocese of TorontoToday 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...Thursday, August 06, 2020
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Don’t Miss the Third Annual (Virtual) Parish Ministry ConferenceTuesday, August 04, 2020Clergy, 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...
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Online Classes to Deepen Your Faith Are Available to Our ParishionersThursday, July 30, 2020Did 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...
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ShareLife Has a Fresh New WebsiteShareLife-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...Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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UPDATED: Are Face Masks Required in Your Community?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...Tuesday, July 07, 2020
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New Tribunal Office in Richmond Hill Removes Barriers for the FaithfulFr. 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...Wednesday, July 01, 2020
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Pray for Those Who Will Be Ordained on Saturday, June 27This 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...Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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ShareMusic: Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m.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...Monday, June 22, 2020
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Video Explains New Mass Protocols During COVID-19Parishes 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...Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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Read The Archdiocese of Toronto's WorshipSafe PlanAs 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...Friday, June 12, 2020
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Timeline for Re-opening Churches in the Archdiocese of TorontoJune 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...Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, regarding Re-opening of Places of WorshipEarlier 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...Monday, June 08, 2020
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Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, re: Racism, Dialogue & RespectJune 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...Friday, June 05, 2020
