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An Update from Cardinal Thomas CollinsMy dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Lent is a penitential season in which, each year, we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter by following the call of Jesus to engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This past year...Posted: Feb-25-2021 -
Letter from Cardinal Collins re Latest Provincial RestrictionsDecember 21, 2020 To all clergy and staff of the Archdiocese of Toronto, This afternoon, Premier Ford announced that those areas of the province not currently in lockdown will be moving to this designation as of 12:01 a.m...Posted: Dec-22-2020 -
Letter from Cardinal Collins: Christmas Masses and Services During PandemicFor more information on how Christmas will be celebrated in your local church this year, please contact your parish directly. To read the Christmas 2020 Holy Communion service, please click here (and feel free to print that...Posted: Dec-20-2020
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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...Posted: Jun-05-2020 -
Update on COVID-19 Church ClosuresMay 27, 2020 The decision to close our parish churches on March 24, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was a very difficult one and we recognize the tremendous spiritual sacrifice of the faithful during this time. We...Posted: May-27-2020
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Letter from Cardinal Collins: Pandemic, Sacramental Restrictions & Planning for a Return to Sacramental LifeDear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, I pray that you have been filled with the joy of the Easter season, despite the trials we are all living through during this time of pandemic. The Fundamental...Posted: May-07-2020
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Join Cardinal Collins for Lectio Divina on Sunday, April 5The Sunday, April 5th session of Lectio Divina is going ahead as planned, even though St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica will be closed to the public. Thanks to technology, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will lead us in...Posted: Apr-01-2020
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Cardinal Collins' Letter on Holy Week During the COVID-19 PandemicDear Father, In this time of tribulation, we as priests of Jesus Christ, are all the more called to deepen our exercise of this sacred ministry to the glory of God and the service of His people. Each day we...Posted: Mar-27-2020
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Cardinal's Message on COVID-19 - March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. Dear Father, In order to assist in limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have already cancelled the public celebration of the sacraments, including the Eucharist. In view of the...Posted: Mar-24-2020
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Cardinal's Message on COVID-19 - March 17, 2020 (Updated)Please note this document was updated on Friday, March 20, 2020 to clarify the Cardinal's direction on issues related to funerals) My dear faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, I wish to provide you with a further update on...Posted: Mar-17-2020
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Cardinal’s Message on COVID-19To the faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto, In light of the present situation unfolding before us regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide, our primary concern is the spiritual and physical health and welfare of the faithful and of all...Posted: Mar-13-2020
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Christmas Video Greetings from Cardinal CollinsCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, reflects on the joy of Christmas and how we can find hope in the story of the Nativity. On behalf of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we extend best wishes for a blessed Christmas celebration...Posted: Dec-23-2019 -
Living as Joyful Disciples: Words from Cardinal CollinsPosted: May-06-2019This week marks Catholic Education Week across the province of Ontario. To acknowledge this occasion, Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, is celebrating and recognizing publicly-funded Catholic Education with a special message. While reflecting on... -
Cardinal Collins’ Homily at Mass of ChrismOn April 16, 2019, close to 400 priests gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. The Mass includes the renewal of priestly vows as well as the blessing of holy oils that will...Posted: Apr-18-2019
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Cardinal Collins Releases 2019 Lenten ReflectionCardinal Collins has prepared a Pastoral Letter for Lent 2019, offering tangible reflections on how we can use this most holy time of year as a period of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. His Eminence also invites us to learn more...Posted: Mar-05-2019
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39th Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – Keynote address from Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Thursday, November 8, more than 1,600 guests came together in celebration of the 39th annual Cardinal's Dinner. The event has raised more than $6 million for charity since its inception and helps to build bridges between the...Posted: Nov-09-2018
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On Becoming Fire - Address by Cardinal Collins to international conferencePosted: Sep-24-2018Cardinal Thomas Collins addressed vocations directors and hundreds of priests from around the world on September 18 at the 55th annual National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. On Becoming Fire - Address by Cardinal Collins to National...
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New Lectio Divina Season begins with Cardinal CollinsAs part of an ongoing tradition in the Archdiocese of Toronto, a new season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Thomas Collins will begin September 9. Link to details here. The 2018-2019 theme is Christian Community: Stewards of the Mission...Posted: Sep-04-2018
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Cardinal Thomas Collins - Statement following Danforth shootingThe following is a statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto following Danforth shooting on July 22. Please join me in praying for all those injured and killed in the wake of the Sunday evening Danforth shooting. I will...Posted: Jul-23-2018
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Update Regarding Canada Summer Jobs Program (March 28, 2018)We the undersigned, representing Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities across Canada have spoken publicly about our concerns regarding the new application requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs program. Groups applying for 2018 funding were required to endorse an attestation by...Posted: Mar-28-2018
