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Humanitarian Relief for Morocco & Libya
Sep-15-2023 to Oct-31-2023
Two natural disasters have recently struck the region of North Africa with a devastating earthquake in Morocco followed by severe flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel.
On Friday, September 8, 2023, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh in the...
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Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food Insecurity
As an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis.
ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...
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Blessed Ozanam Parish Fundraising Gala (Our Legacy Gala)
Oct-21-2023 to Oct-22-2023 (06:00 PM to 01:00 AM)
This is a fundraising event aimed at raising money to build a new church in Markham. The patron saint of the new church is Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. His Grace, Archbishop Francis...
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CMDA Launch Campaign For Compassion and Care
The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada have launched a campaign encouraging all levels of government to broaden access to quality care and resources for those in need of palliative care, mental health services, and support for people...
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Are you able to host a Ukrainian family?
When hearing reports of the war in Ukraine, and the millions of Ukrainians that have been forced to flee their homeland, many have asked what they can do to help. Over 80,000 Ukrainians have already arrived to Canada through...
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Celebrating 50 years of the Diaconate
September 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone.
1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary?
We will...
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Living the Gospel Through ShareLife
The weekend of Sunday, March 27 is the first ShareLife parish special collection of 2022. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters...
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Thanksgiving Food Drive 2023
Sep-25-2023 to Oct-08-2023
St. Justin Martyr Parish community is happy to continue our tradition supporting the Good Shepherd Refuge during the Thanksgiving time this year. We are collecting canned tuna, canned meat, mayonnaise, peanut butter, jams, tea, coffee, granola bars, canned tomatoes, canned...
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Prayer, Fasting and Alms for Ukraine
In response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has announced a “Day for Fasting and Peace” to take place on Ash Wednesday, March 2.
“I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely...
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Winter Coat Drive 2023
Sep-09-2023 to Oct-02-2023
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, together with the Salvation Army are continuing the community project to keeping the needy warm this winter.
As you know, these are difficult times for those with a low income. For many...
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Remember a Gift for ShareLife This Christmas
As we enter a new stage of the pandemic, we may feel tempted to despair. But Advent is a season of hope – a hope that invites the Lord to transform our hearts and, through us, our communities. We can...
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ShareLife Special Collection Weekend: October 2/3
There will be a special parish collections for ShareLife on October 2/3. We're currently at 63 per cent of our 2021 parish campaign goal, so if you are able, please give generously at your parish or on the...
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Update on CNEWA’s Work in Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a terrible explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon. In the blind of an eye, more than 200 people were dead and thousands were injured. The Archdiocese of Toronto quickly established a relief fund to support the victims, which...