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Living Water, Living FaithThe Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical observance that calls all Christians to live in peace with creation and to take up the mantle of stewardship for our common home. This year’s theme is “Living Water...Thursday, August 27, 2026 -
2026 Annual Youth Ministry Frisbee Tournament ContinuesWarm, cloudy, and a mild threat of rain for most of the day. Perfect conditions for roughly 130 high school students from ten parishes to get together and compete on two playing fields at St. Paul's Catholic Church in...Friday, August 21, 2026 -
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – A Time to ReflectThe celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 26 is an opportunity to rediscover that the Church is called to be a mother to all and that, at any age, it is always possible to recognize...Friday, July 24, 2026 -
Reflecting on 40 Years of the World Day of Prayer for Peace (27 October 1986-2026)On 27 October 1986, under the courageous leadership of Pope John Paul II, religious leaders from across the world gathered in Assisi to fast and pray for peace. This unprecedented event marked a decisive moment in the history of interreligious...Wednesday, June 24, 2026 -
Navigating AI through Magnifica Humanitas – Part 2Matthew Harvey Sanders, created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Monday, June 22, 2026 -
A Closer Look at Magnifica Humanitas – Part 1Matthew Harvey Sanders created Magisterium AI, an AI platform designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith. He also worked with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Spiritual Affairs. He was among the technology leaders invited to the...Wednesday, June 17, 2026 -
Walking Together Towards ReconciliationIn honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Rosella Kinoshameg discusses her Indigenous Catholic spirituality. Rosella is an Odawa elder from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Territory (Manitoulin Island). She is chair of the board for the National...Tuesday, June 16, 2026 -
The Christ of the ApocalypseThe National Catholic Broadcasting Council has released a video series featuring Msgr. A. Robert Nusca, President of St. Augustine’s Seminary. Msgr. Nusca takes viewers on a compelling journey through the Book of Revelation and its message of...Monday, June 15, 2026 -
Corpus Christi ProcessionsOver the June 6-7 weekend, many parishes across the Archdiocese of Toronto hosted Corpus Christi Processions. St. Benedict Parish shares their experience below. On June 7, a Eucharistic Procession was held at St. Benedict Church in celebration of...Friday, June 12, 2026 -
Serving Heroic Women with the Sisters of LifeSister Marie Veritas, SV is a member of the Sisters of Life, a community of women religious who, in addition to the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Originally...Monday, May 11, 2026 -
Pope Leo Celebrates First Year as Pope – Q&A with Cardinal LeoTo mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo shared his reflections on our first North American Pope with The Catholic Register. Please see highlights below. Heavenly Father...Thursday, May 07, 2026 -
National Family and Life Week Reminds Us that God is with Us AlwaysNational Family and Life Week is taking place from May 10 to 17, centering on the theme “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). Below, Michelle Dabrowski, Director of the Office for Family and Life at the...Tuesday, May 05, 2026 -
How to be Marian in our Daily LivesAs we celebrate the month of Mary, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Academic Dean of St. Augustine’s Seminary and Associate Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, reflects on ways that we can all be Marian Successors – one who stands...Friday, May 01, 2026 -
Parish 2026 Summer Camp Offerings for Children Sets New All-Time High2026 is poised to be another record-breaking summer filled with opportunities for children to spend time at parish summer camps offered throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. As of April 23, 2026, 59 separate parishes have committed to offering daily...Friday, April 24, 2026 -
ShareLife is More than a CollectionIt's about bringing the Gospel to life. This article originally appeared in the March 15, 2026 edition of The Catholic Register in recognition of ShareLife’s 50th anniversary. It was in January 2005 that I began my...Friday, March 13, 2026 -
REST: Inter-Chaplaincy Retreat 2026Come away and rest for a while (Mark 6:31). REST was the theme of the annual inter-chaplaincy retreat, which was held on February 20-22 at Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Education Centre in Schomberg, Ont. Students from all...Thursday, March 12, 2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Tuesday, March 03, 2026 -
World Day of the Sick 2026 – The Compassion of the SamaritanIn light of the World Day of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, Saulina Amaral, Diocesan Coordinator of the Ministries of Care, reflects on the local initiatives making an impact in the Archdiocese of Toronto. 1. What is the World...Thursday, February 05, 2026 -
Baptism Calls us to an Identity and a MissionIn light of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday, January 11, Fr. Jude Xavier, Pastor at St. Margaret Mary Parish, reflects on the enduring significance of baptism. Baptism is often remembered as a moment from our...Friday, January 09, 2026 -
Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Thursday, December 11, 2025
