The indescribable, butterfly-slaying, Sacrament of exhilaration
What holds you back from going to Confession? Some Catholics might consider it unnecessary to confess their sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (We address this common question on the website...
View ArticleChristmas Message From CCCB
The following is the Christmas message from Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. An audio version and a PDF copy can be found on the CCCB...
View ArticleDance and Sing a New Song Unto the Lord: Christmas Reflection from Fr....
The following Christmas reflection is from Fr. Michael McGourty, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Weston.“I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people; to you is born this day in...
View ArticleA Christmas Blessing from Pope Francis
Here is the video and complete text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2013:Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours (Lk 2:14) Dear brothers...
View ArticleLots left to learn about Francis
What’s left to be said about Pope Francis, whose elevation has defined the year for many of us? Apparently, quite a lot.When the Latin name of “Georgium Marium Cardinalem Bergoglio” was announced from...
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2013: A Year in Review
The past few years in the Office of Public Relations and Communications (OPRC), we have begun the year thinking “nothing could possibly top the excitement of last year. We couldn’t possibly get any...
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Faces of our Faith: Dan Smith, Liaison for Catholic Education
This week we feature Dan Smith, Liaison for Catholic Education. In addition to his role in the Archdiocese of Toronto, Dan has worked with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in producing music...
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Hope for the Hopeless: the Joy of the Gospel
Pauline Murphy is a Lay Pastoral Associate at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Brampton. To commemorate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (Sunday, January 19), we asked her to share her experience...
View ArticleCommunication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter
Today is the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of journalists and communicators. Every year on this feast, the Pope publishes a message for World Communications Day, to be held later...
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Sold-out debate attests to relevance of religion
Does religion have a future? Even among believers, it’s often assumed that society is on an inevitable march towards atheism. As cultures become more prosperous, educated, and dependent upon scientific...
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Loving Intentionally
The following post is written by Tony and Tessie Lopez from Holy Spirit Parish in Scarborough. Below they share some wisdom gained from 40 years of marriage and their involvement in Worldwide Marriage...
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Catholic Students' Week 2014
February 2-9, 2014 marks Catholic Students' Week, initiated by Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry. We asked two students involved in ministry at the Newman Centre Catholic Chaplaincy in Toronto to...
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Thank God For Marriage
The following article was originally published by Josh Canning on January 10, 2014 on the blog Canadian Catholic. Josh formerly worked in campus ministry in the Archdiocese of Toronto. He recently took...
View ArticleMessage Of Pope Francis For The Twenty-Second World Day Of The Sick
Below is Pope Francis' message for the World Day of the Sick, celebrated on February 11, 2014.Dear Brothers and Sisters,1. On the occasion of the Twenty-second World Day of the Sick, whose...
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Faces of Our Faith: Agnes Kuzio, Coordinator of Chaplaincy
Yesterday the Church celebrated the World Day of the Sick. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we have a number of ministries to those in hospital or the home-bound. This week we spoke with Agnes Kuzio,...
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Losing Your Head in Love: Celebrating St. Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day: the holiday that tries to warm our hearts in the middle of frigid February. With it comes a feel-good message of love and a lot of heart-shaped sugary treats. And, of course, Cupid...
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Cardinal Collins Visits UTM for Catholic Students' Week
The following post comes to us from Paul Filaber, student at University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM). Cardinal Collins recently spoke at UTM during Catholic Students’ Week.Cardinal Collins speaks to...
View ArticleWill the faithful line up for Bible blockbusters?
That religious believers are underserved by Hollywood is plainly obvious. Over two-thirds of Canadians identify with a religious tradition, yet God is seldom cast as more than an extra in our...
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Training for Your Gold Medal Moment
Just over a week ago, I awoke to the sound of the men’s gold medal hockey game, the final event of the 2014 Sochi Olympics. I threw on a Canada sweater, made a smoothie and joined a small crowd of...
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What's With the Pancakes? Learning About Shrove Tuesday
Today is Shrove Tuesday. "What's that all about?" some may wonder. Feel free to share this informative graphic with friends and family as you warm your pancake griddle.
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