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VIDEO: In episode four in our #YearOfPrayer series, Salesian Youth Leader Deanna reflects on the third petition of the Lord's Prayer: Thy Will Be Done #catholicTO

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The season of #Lent begins on #AshWednesday (March 2 in 2022). Here are 10 ideas for a more meaningful Lenten season.

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Happy birthday, Cardinal Thomas Collins! #catholicTO

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#Lent begins on #AshWednesday (February 14 in 2018). Here are 10 ideas for a more meaningful Lenten season. #lentTO

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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (February 26 in 2020). Here are 10 ideas for a more meaningful Lenten season. #lent #ashwednesday

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Cardinal Thomas Collins and the Archdiocese of Toronto offer our thoughts and prayers for all those killed and injured earlier today in our city. Let us lift one another up in this time of grief. #TorontoStrong #catholicTO

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#Infographic : All About the Advent Wreath #AdventTO

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#DidYouKnow ? Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. In 2022, we celebrate #PalmSunday on April 10. #hosanna

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"Today is a joyful day!" Cardinal Thomas Collins opened the front doors of @StMikesCathTO for the first time in three months, welcoming the faithful home for private prayer. #catholicTO

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#DidYouKnow ? Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. In 2021, we celebrate #PalmSunday on March 28. #hosanna

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#Infographic : What is Palm Sunday?

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On the first Sunday of Advent, we light the first purple candle on our wreath and pray that the blessing of Jesus Christ may come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. #adventTO

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Did you know? #PalmSunday marks the beginning of Holy Week

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On this first Sunday of Advent, we light the first purple candle on our wreath and pray that the blessing of Jesus Christ may come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. #adventTO

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NEWS: Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Frank Leo as Archbishop of Toronto #catholicTO

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#DidYouKnow ? We celebrate #Pentecost on the 50th day after Easter. On this day, we pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love!

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#Advent2021 begins on Sunday, November 28. It is a season of hope, preparation, expectation and celebration. Our prayer during this season: Come, Lord Jesus!

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#Infographic : Advent is a season of hope, preparation, expectation and celebration. In 2020, Advent begins on Sunday, November 29 and together, we pray: Come, Lord Jesus! #adventTO

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#Infographic : Why the ashes? #ashwednesday #lent

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We pray for all those killed and injured in the violent attack in Toronto. May those who have suffered find peace and comfort in God's love. We pray to the Lord. #catholicTO #TorontoStrong #PrayForToronto

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Today, eight men will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We pray for them as they embark on a new chapter of prayer and service to the faithful. #catholicTO #vocationsTO @StAugustinesTO @vocationsTO

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St Benedict, pray for us. #memorial

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#Lent begins on #AshWednesday (March 6th in 2019). Here are 10 ideas for a more meaningful Lenten season.

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#Infographic : All About St. Joseph

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#DidYouKnow ? Easter is the "feast of feasts", the "solemnity of solemnities" and the "Great Sunday." We wish you all a blessed #Easter !

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A Prayer for the Beginning of the School Year #catholicTO #backtoschool #firstdayofschool

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Infographic: What is #AllSaintsDay ? Why do we celebrate saints? How does one become a saint?

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Happy birthday, Cardinal Thomas Collins! Prayers and best wishes for your 75th birthday! May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly, as your ministry in the Archdiocese of Toronto has been a blessing to all of us. #catholicTO

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#Infographic : Why the ashes? #AshWednesday

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Did you know? #Easter Sunday may be over, but the celebration continues throughout the 50 days of the Season of Easter! #alleluia

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#NEWS : Catholic Bishops of Canada Apologize to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land @CCCB_CECC

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. #PrayTogether #PrayForTheWorld

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#Advent2022 begins on Sunday, November 27. It is a season of hope, preparation, expectation and celebration. Together, we pray: Come, Lord Jesus! #AdventTO

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Infographic: What is Advent? #AdventTO

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#Infographic : Good Friday

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We offers our prayers for the priest stabbed this morning at @diocesemontreal 's St. Joseph's Oratory while celebrating Mass.

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Le père Claude Grou, recteur de l' @osjmr a été poignardé en pleine messe ce matin. Son état de santé est stable. Toutes nos prières l'accompagnent. via @lp_lapresse

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On this #RemembranceDay , we pray: Loving God, have mercy on your people, and open our hearts to peace and love. Reward all who have died for their country, and grant that Canada and all nations may continue to work for peace and justice. Amen. #LestWeForget #CanadaRemembers

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#Infographic : Who was St. Patrick? #stpatricksday

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#INFOGRAPHIC : What is Palm Sunday? #HolyWeek #catholicTO

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The season of #Lent begins on #AshWednesday (February 22). Here are 10 ideas for a more meaningful Lenten season.

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Dearest mothers, thank you! Thank you for what you are in the family and for what you give to the Church and the world. May the blessing of God be with you always. #mothersday

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As we celebrate #FamilyDay , we pray: God in heaven, look upon our family and keep us close to you. Amen.

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The Archdiocese of Toronto joins in offering our prayers for the loss of Jean Vanier, called home to God on May 7, 2019. We give thanks for his example to the world, reminding us of the dignity of every individual. May we continue to be inspired by his humble witness. #catholicTO

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To all fathers: Best wishes to you on your day! Thank you for all you do for your children. May St. Joseph bless you and accompany you! #happyfathersday #fathersday

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We celebrate #StPatricksDay on March 17. Did you know that there are 8 parishes named after St. Patrick in the Archdiocese of Toronto? #catholicTO

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#Infographic : What is Shrove Tuesday?

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We pray for the 176 passengers killed aboard Ukrainian Flight 752, shortly after its departure in Iran. We remember those who died and those who mourn their passing as we continue to pray for peace in the Middle East and throughout the world. We pray to the Lord. #catholicTO

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Did you know? The month of May is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. We offer the Virgin Mother more fervent and loving acts of homage and veneration during this month. #monthofmary

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Cardinal Thomas Collins will be celebrating a Graduation Mass in honour of the class of 2020 from elementary and secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Toronto. Please join us via livestream on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 10 a.m. at #catholicTO

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On December 8, we celebrate the #Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Why do we celebrate? Because it is a gift that Mary said "yes" to God and bore his Son, Jesus! #prayforus #immaculateconception

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#Lent is the 40-day season of preparation for Easter. During Lent, we recall our baptism and do penance – #fasting , #prayer and #almsgiving – as we commemorate the death and resurrection of Christ. What are YOU doing for Lent?

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Game day prep. #wethenorth

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#Infographic : Easter Sunday - "The Lord is truly rise, #alleluia !"

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#DidYouknow ? The month of #May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We ask Mary, our Mother, to help us to pray with a humble heart. #MonthOfMary

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During this #CatholicEducationWeek , we are thankful for our school communities where we can journey in faith together. We pray that Catholic schools continue to be places where faith can be lived and celebrated.

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#Advent begins on December 1st. Our prayer during this season of hope, preparation, expectation and celebration: Come, Lord Jesus! #AdventTO

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St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us! Help us imitate your life of devotion to Our Lord, summed up in your dying words: "Jesus, I love you!" #memorial

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#Lent begins on #AshWednesday (March 1st in 2017). Here are 10 ideas for a more meaningful Lenten season. #lentTO

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Christmas Day may be over but the Season of Christmas has just begun! #merrychristmas

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"Thank you to all teachers! Educating is an important mission, which draws young people to what is good, beautiful and true." Pope Francis #WorldTeachersDay

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Dearest mothers, thank you! Thank you for what you are in the family and for what you give to the Church and the world. May the blessing of God be with you always. #MothersDay

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We send our prayers and congratulations to the graduating class of 2020. May God continue to guide and bless you! #grad2020 #classof2020 #catholicTO

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As we light the first Advent candle, we pray: "O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way." #ComeLordJesus

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#INFOGRAPHIC : Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord #EasterSunday #Easter #Alleluia #catholicTO

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Happy birthday, Cardinal Collins! May God bless you with every good gift and surround you with love and happiness today and always. #catholicTO

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"We want to respond to the virus pandemic with the universality of prayer, compassion and tenderness. Let us stay united. I invite all Christians to direct their voices together toward Heaven, reciting the Our Father on Wednesday, March 25th, at noon." Pope Francis #PrayTogether

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Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labours for their good deeds go with them. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. #allsoulsday

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#DidYouKnow ? On #GoodFriday , we meditate the mystery of Christ's death and we venerate the cross: "Behold the wood of the cross, on which hung the salvation of the world. Come let us adore."

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#Infographic : Advent is a season of hope, preparation, expectation and celebration as we wait for Christmas. Our prayer for the season? Come, Lord Jesus! This year, Advent begins on Sunday, December 2. #adventTO

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Did you know? Christmas Day may be over but the Season of Christmas has just begun! #christmasTO

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Infographic: What is #AllSaints Day? Why do we celebrate #saints ? How does one become a #saint ?

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Did you know? April 2 is John Paul II Day in Canada. St. John Paul II, pray for us! #johnpaulii

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"We love because He first loved us." John 4:19 #happyvalentinesday

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The fourth Sunday of Lent is called #LaetareSunday . On this day, we are reminded of the #joy and #hope ahead at Easter. #rejoice

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As we celebrate #Easter , Christ's Resurrection, we rejoice: "The Lord is truly risen, alleluia. To him be glory and power for all ages of eternity, alleluia, alleluia."

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#Infographic : What is Shrove Tuesday?

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Did you know? 45 years ago today, Thomas Collins was ordained to the priesthood in the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hamilton by Bishop Paul Reding. Happy 45th anniversary, Cardinal Collins! #catholicTO

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We celebrate #StPatricksDay on March 17. Did you know that there are eight parishes named after St. Patrick in the Archdiocese of Toronto? #catholicTO

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As we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19, we pray: St. Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary, watch over the whole Church always, and protect Her in every moment. #prayforus

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#INFOGRAPHIC : What is Lent? Lent is a time of prayer and penance, when Christ wants to lead us back to our baptismal promises of dying to sin and living for God. #Lent #AshWednesday

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On Wednesday, May 5, we invite all students, teachers, school staff and supporters of Catholic education to join Cardinal Thomas Collins for a special Mass to celebrate Catholic Education Week. Mass starts at 11 a.m. Eastern Time at #CEW2021 #NurturingHope

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As we celebrate #FamilyDay , we pray: God in heaven, look upon our family and keep us close to you. Amen.

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Advent is a season of hope, preparation, expectation and celebration. In 2023, Advent begins on Sunday, December 3. #Advent2023 #catholicTO

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Dearest moms, thank you! Thank you for what you are in the family and for what you give to the Church and the world. May the blessing of God be with you always. #mothersday

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The day may be done, but the Season of Christmas has just begun... Merry Christmas! #catholicTO #christmasTO

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#DidYouKnow ? #Halloween is actually a Christian celebration that's over 1,000 years old. #AllHallowsEve and #AllSaintsDay have been celebrated since the early 8th century, when they were first instituted by Pope Gregory III in Rome.

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Pope Francis' prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick, for protection during the Covid-19 pandemic: We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

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Infographic: Should Catholics celebrate #Halloween ?

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On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pray for the children who died in residential schools, survivors and all those who continue to experience intergenerational trauma. May we continue the journey of healing and reconciliation in dialogue, partnership and peace.

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Infographic: Who was St. Patrick? #StPatricksDay #catholicTO

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INFOGRAPHIC: Who was St. Patrick? #StPatricksDay #catholicTO

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#Infographic : Why the ashes?

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St. Patrick, pray for us! #stpatricksday

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Happy birthday to Cardinal Thomas Collins! (Did you know? Cardinal Collins was born and raised in Guelph, Ontario.) #catholicTO

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#DidYouKnow ? Easter Sunday may be over, but the celebration continues for 50 days until Pentecost. The #EasterSeason is a time for reflection on and deepening of our awareness of the mysteries prepared for in Lent and celebrated at the Triduum. #alleluia

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Regarding Msgr. Owen Keenan, Pastor of Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga, Ont. Cardinal Collins has accepted Msgr. Keenan's resignation as pastor and placed him on an indefinite leave of absence. We apologize for the pain caused by his recent remarks.

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On December 16, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI named Most Rev. Thomas Collins as Archbishop of Toronto. 15 years later, we give thanks for his inspiring leadership. May God continue to bless our shepherd! #catholicTO

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Happy birthday, Archbishop Leo! #catholicTO

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All About the Paschal #Triduum

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The fourth Sunday of Lent is also known as #LaetareSunday . Laetare means "to rejoice." As we near the end of Lent, this day reminds us of the joy and hope ahead at Easter.

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Lord Jesus Christ, look on the people of our land and bless us all. Help us to be brothers and sisters to all the world and to work for peace and love. Be with us, Jesus and bless Canada, for you are our Lord and Saviour for ever. Amen. #canadaday

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