On April 20, 2026, Cardinal Leo wrote to Prime Minister Carney and all federal Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Archdiocese of Toronto asking for their support of Bill C-218 and decrying the rapid expansion of euthanasia and assisted...
2026 Summer Internship
See the Job Description and Requirements for this year's Summer Internship Program. If interested, please send your resume to the parish office no later than noon on Friday, May 15th.
Bereavement Sessions
In person Bereavement Sessions are scheduled for 6 consecutive Tuesdays starting April 7th through May 12th here at St. John of the Cross Parish. All information is confidential.
Grieving is the most difficult of journeys but is the...
Parishioners and their families are invited to join in the Carmelite & Marian Pilgrimage in honour of St. John of the Cross' 300th Anniversary of his canonization.
During this Lent, you are invited to come to a musical production at St. John of the Cross Parish entitled, "From Scripture to Stage."
MARCH 7TH SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT! Please consider carpooling. Church parking lot space is limited...
1 May 2026
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I am writing to you in anticipation of the celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ which will take...
Message of His Eminence Cardinal Frank LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of TorontoCatholic Education Week – May 3-8, 2026
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your soul.
Each year, Catholic Education Week offers us a special opportunity...
Message on the Month of the Blessed Mother1 May 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
Her witness enlightens our path
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I am writing to you...
Holy Redeemer Parish in Pickering joyfully welcomed His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo on April 26 as part of the parish’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Cardinal Leo celebrated Mass with the faithful, bringing together clergy, parishioners, and distinguished guests including...
On April 27, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo met with students, faculty, librarians, and staff of the University of St. Michael's College (USMC) at the close of the academic year. Cardinal Leo has served as the university's Chancellor...
On April 21, His Eminence offered an inspirational reflection on fraternity, presided at the 70th anniversary Mass of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, and joined missionaries and parishioners for a festive dinner.
The Missionaries of St. Charles — Scalabrinians &mdash...
On April 18, the Archdiocese of Kingston marked 200 years of faith with a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception.
Archbishop of Kingston Michael Mulhall chose a phrase from St. Paul&rsquo...
"On the first anniversary of the death of our dear Pope Francis, his memory remains vivid in the Church and throughout the world."
Pope Leo XIV expressed this in the message he sent to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of...
On April 15, the Community of the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver had the great joy and honor of welcoming His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo for his first visit to their convent. Time together began with Vespers, followed by...
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following reflection on the Holy Father's call for peace, human dignity and moral responsibility in public life.
In light of recent public commentary surrounding the Holy Father’s appeals...
Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia Martyrs
Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate (official...
We invite Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto to join Pope Leo XIV in praying for peace. In light of so many global conflicts, including war and violence in the Middle East, the Holy Father will lead a Prayer Vigil...