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Campus Ministries go on Retreat as "Pilgrims of Hope"On Feb. 21 to 23, 2025, students from the Catholic campus ministries across the archdiocese gathered for their annual spiritual retreat. This year’s retreat was special because it took place near the beginning of the Jubilee Year of...Posted: Apr-15-2025 -
Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers: The Patient and Physician’s PilgrimageOn the occasion of the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers, April 5 to 6, Dr. Nisha Fernandes offers a reflection on the meaning of the Jubilee year in light of her experiences as an internal medicine physician...Posted: Apr-03-2025 -
Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersFrancis and Therese Baduria, members of Missionary Families of Christ, reflect on how their marriage has been enriched by their participation both in a lay movement and in parish life. 1. What is Missionary Families of Christ and what is...Posted: Jan-30-2025 -
Parish Summer Camps in 2025Its been double digits into the negative for weather in recent days, so the idea of a sunny and warm day at your parish with the sound of kids running around outside or singing on the inside may feel like...Posted: Jan-23-2025 -
Finding Hope through HopeLineFr. Dr. Matthew M. Durham, D.Min is the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Fr. Durham shares his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint...Posted: Nov-01-2024
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Thirsty Thursdays: Quench Your Thirst at the SourceThe desire of every human heart is for communion. And as we strive to fulfill this desire, often we are found wanting, until we go to the source: Jesus. With this in mind, in 2014, the Sisters of Life began...Posted: Oct-20-2024 -
Truth and Reconciliation 2024: After the Silence - A Reflection for CatholicsJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple actively involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project...Posted: Sep-25-2024 -
Everything You Need to Know About RENEW Toronto 2024“Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary” Isaiah 40:31 What is RENEW Toronto? RENEW Toronto is OCY’s largest annual gathering of young adults from the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond...Posted: Sep-24-2024 -
All about ELEVATE Training WeekendThe Sept. 21st and 22nd weekend of 2024 will be a busy one for the Office of Catholic Youth (OCY). For 10 years now, the OCY has rolled out two days of training to help adults (on Saturday) and teens...Posted: Sep-16-2024 -
Fr. Alex Osei's InstallationTo remember the installation of Fr. Alex Osei as Pastor of our Parish, pictures are now available from the event on September 8, 2024. Click on the below picturee to see the rest.Posted: Sep-13-2024 -
5 Tips in Riding the Back to School MomentumThe beginning of autumn evokes feelings of excitement, anticipation and new beginnings! There is a shift in the air. Can you feel it? A crispness in the air suggests the end of summer is just around the corner. It is...Posted: Aug-23-2024 -
Linda’s LegacyCountless cars cross the intersection of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto’s North York every day. The intersection is like thousands of other intersections in Canada’s largest city. In one corner a gas station, in...Posted: Aug-05-2024 -
Welcome Fr AlexIt's a joy to welcome you, Fr. Alex! May the Blessed Trinity give you continuing grace to teach, guide and make holy the people of St. Boniface during your time with us.Posted: Jul-28-2024 -
Local Salesian Sister to Profess First Vows this SummerSituated about 20-miles Southeast of the Delaware Water Gap, the popular American national recreation area on the Delaware River near the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a Catholic summer camp called Camp Auxilium welcomes children as they arrive...Posted: Jul-24-2024 -
Radiating Christ to the World: Community of the sons and daughters of GodDiego Maratta is a retired permanent deacon of Toronto from St. Benedict Parish in Etobicoke. He is also a consecrated member of a lay monastic community, the “Community of the sons and daughters of God”. The community...Posted: Jul-02-2024 -
Totus Tuus Missionary Formation: In the Footsteps of the Canadian MartyrsThe following was written by James Cyfko, a seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto currently working as a summer student at the Office of Catholic Youth. Totus Tuus, which translates as “Totally Yours” in English, was...Posted: Jun-26-2024 -
Fr. Peter's Farewell ReceptionOn June 23rd, the parish shared our love for Fr. Peter Marr. As a warm memory of the farewell reception, you can find a collection of pictures by clicking here.Posted: Jun-24-2024 -
Recognizing the Shared Sacredness of Indigenous and Catholic Traditions and TeachingsJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple actively involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...Posted: Jun-20-2024 -
2024 Parish PicnicOn Sunday, June 2nd, the St. Boniface hosted its annual feast parish picnic. As a way to remember the wonderful event, at this link you can find a few pictures from the event.Posted: Jun-16-2024 -
2024 Living RosaryOn Sunday, May 26th, St. Boniface hosted its annual Living Rosary. In memory of the lovely event, pictures are available at this link.Posted: Jun-16-2024
