St. John of the Cross Parish, Mississauga
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Easter Message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMessage for Easter5 April 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Praised be Jesus Christ. Happy and Holy Easter to you. Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest joy ever the Resurrection of...Saturday, April 04, 2026 -
CARDINAL LEO'S EASTER MESSAGECARDINAL LEO'S EASTER MESSAGE 2026 https://stjohnofthecrossmi.archtoronto.org/siteassets/media/files/documents/cardinal-leo---easter-message-2026.pdfWednesday, April 01, 2026 -
2026 BEREAVEMENT SESSIONSBereavement 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...Sunday, March 08, 2026 -
THRIVE THROUGH MENOPAUSECWL invites all women for an empowering and informative session focuse on navigating menopause with confidence and vitality.Sunday, March 08, 2026 -
2026 PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN, & FRANCEParishioners 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.Wednesday, February 11, 2026 -
FROM SCRIPTURE TO STAGE MUSICAL PRODUCTIONDuring 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...Thursday, January 29, 2026 -
2025 4TH ANNUAL SANTA PICTURESThe Parish Women's Group invites individuals and families for a Santa Picture starting on Friday, December 5th to Sunday, December 7th.Thursday, November 20, 2025 -
Cardinal Leo Writes to Prime Minister, MPs – “I ask you to choose life…”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...Monday, April 20, 2026
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Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver Welcome Cardinal LeoOn 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...Friday, April 17, 2026 -
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s Call for PeaceThe 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...Thursday, April 16, 2026 -
Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification Rite of the Georgia MartyrsStatement 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...Tuesday, April 14, 2026 -
Pope Leo XIV Leads Prayer Vigil for Peace – April 11, 2026We 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...Friday, April 10, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo Visits the Sisters Disciples of the Divine MasterHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited the Sisters Disciples of the Divine Master on March 26, bringing a spirit of pastoral warmth and fraternity to the community. He joined the sisters in a celebration of Vespers, sharing in the prayerful...Tuesday, April 07, 2026 -
Easter Sunday – He is Risen!Easter Sunday marks Christ’s victory over death with His glorious Resurrection. By his death on the Cross, we today are freed from sin and its destructive grip on our lives. I am the Living One; I was dead...Sunday, April 05, 2026 -
Easter Vigil Celebrations Baptize 2,000 CatholicsAfter months of preparation and prayer through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, a total of 2,050 catechumens were baptized at Easter Vigil celebrations across the Archdiocese of Toronto on Holy Saturday. This compares to 1...Sunday, April 05, 2026 -
Good Friday: The Lord’s PassionOn this sombre day, we commemorate the death and crucifixion of Jesus. Christ made the ultimate sacrifice to save us from our sins. “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was...Saturday, April 04, 2026 -
Holy Thursday: Marking the Beginning of the Easter TriduumOn Holy Thursday, we celebrate Jesus’ gift of the Eucharist. It is the night when we renew our mandate to serve one another in the washing of the feet, which first took place at the Last Supper. Jesus instituted...Friday, April 03, 2026 -
Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental YearIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday of Holy Week to celebrate the Chrism Mass. During this solemn liturgy, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens...Wednesday, April 01, 2026 -
Palm Sunday: Holy Week BeginsPalm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. It commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, when crowds greeted him by waving palm branches and laying them on the road as a sign...Monday, March 30, 2026 -
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord: A “Yes” That Changed The WorldOn March 25, 2026, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, Cardinal Leo presided at the Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. This feast recalls the moment the...Friday, March 27, 2026
