Santa Cruz Parish, Toronto
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Celebrating the Long-Awaited Beatification of the Georgia MartyrsOn the eve of the beatification of Venerable Servants of God Pedro de Corpa and Companions – five Spanish Franciscan missionaries martyred near present-day Savannah, Georgia, U.S. – His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo embarked with Bishop Stephen D...Thursday, November 05, 2026 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Launches New Pastoral Plan: Filling the Jars to the BrimThe Archdiocese of Toronto is embarking on a seven-year journey of prayer, discernment and pastoral renewal with the launch of our new Pastoral Plan, Filling the Jars to the Brim. Spanning 2026 to 2033, the plan invites parishes and...Wednesday, November 04, 2026 -
Mass and ProcessionWe will have a special mass for Our Lady of Fatima on Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM. The mass will be bilingual (Portuguese and English). After the mass, weather permitting, we will have a simple candlelit procession. Vamos ter...Monday, May 11, 2026 -
Christmas and New Year ScheduleOn December 25, the Christmas Day Mass will be at 11:30 AM. (both in English and in Portuguese) December 26th, Boxing Day, Mass will be at 11:30 AM. January 1st, 2026, Mass will be at 11...Wednesday, December 10, 2025 -
Advent Confessions 2025The Advent season is an excellent time to seek forgiveness for our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Christmas is when we celebrate God’s love for us, as demonstrated by the birth of Jesus. As we reflect...Tuesday, November 25, 2025 -
St. Anthony of Padua Parish Marks 50 Years of Faith and GraceOn October 24, St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Brampton joyfully celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a special Mass presided over by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, marking his first pastoral visit to the parish. Nearly 800 parishioners gathered for...Thursday, November 05, 2026 -
Message for World Youth Day 2026 - Pope Leo XIV Invites Young People to Take Courage in ChristPope Leo XIV has released his message for the 41st World Youth Day, inviting young people to reflect on the theme, “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). World Youth Day will be celebrated in...Wednesday, November 04, 2026 -
Watch the Mass of Beatification for the Georgia Martyrs – Oct. 31 – 11:00 a.m.Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at the Mass of Beatification for the Georgia Martyrs, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Savannah, Georgia. For this historic occasion, His Eminence will...Thursday, October 29, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for the Archdiocesan Day for Palliative CareMessage for the Archdiocesan Day for Palliative Care24-25 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the occasion of our annual Archdiocesan Day for Palliative Care, it is significant that this observance...Tuesday, October 20, 2026 -
Vatican Publishes “A Journey of Hope” on Interreligious DialogueThe Holy See has published A Journey of Hope: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of the Conciliar Declaration Nostra aetate, reflecting on the Church’s relationships with people of other religious traditions. Prepared jointly...Tuesday, October 20, 2026 -
An Update on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada – Help Not HarmWe are grateful to all those who, over the last number of months, reached out to their elected Member of Parliament to respectfully ask their support of Bill C-218. The private member’s bill would have amended existing...Friday, October 16, 2026 -
Canada’s Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers for the Holy FatherThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the faithful across Canada and throughout the world in praying for the swift and complete recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on 13 October 2026. The CCCB President, the...Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -
St. Pius X Parish Celebrates 75 Years of Faith, Family and CommunityOn October 4, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo presided over a special Mass celebrating the 75th anniversary of St. Pius X Church. In his homily, Cardinal Leo reflected on three essential pillars of parish life: faith, family and community...Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo Encourages Catholics to Participate in October 26 Municipal ElectionsAhead of municipal elections on Monday, October 26, 2026, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has released a short video, encouraging Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto to learn more about the candidates, prayerfully form their conscience and cast...Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Welcomes New Members at 2026 InvestitureOn October 2 and 3, 2026, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Lieutenancy, Canada – Toronto, gathered at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica for its 2026 Vigil and Investiture. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre...Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo Invites Prayers for Pope Leo XIVCardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has invited the Catholic community to join in prayer for Pope Leo XIV. It was announced on Sunday, October 11 that doctors had discovered a small, localized nodule in the Holy Father&rsquo...Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -
Prayers for Pope Leo XIV as He Prepares for SurgeryThe faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to join in prayer for our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, as he prepares to undergo surgery this week. The Holy Father announced on Sunday, October 11, that doctors had discovered...Sunday, October 11, 2026 -
Vatican Message for World Mental Health DayThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops shared the following communication, received from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day (10 October 2026). Ottawa — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomes the...Saturday, October 10, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo's Message for ThanksgivingMessage for Thanksgiving12 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. I am writing to you in anticipation of Thanksgiving, often associated with family gatherings, the...Friday, October 09, 2026
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Crypt Chapel Blessed and New Altar Consecrated at St. Michael’s Cathedral BasilicaOn October 1, 2026, members of the St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica community gathered for the blessing of the recently completed Crypt Chapel and the consecration of its new altar during the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Presiding over...Thursday, October 08, 2026
