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This Sunday, March 8, as the world observes International Women’s Day, we look to the "cloud of witnesses" who have shaped the faith since the beginning. 👑🕊️ Among the most revered are the women specifically named in the Roman Canon (the First Eucharistic Prayer), whose names have been chanted at the altar for over 1,500 years. Through the intercession of these holy women, the Church continues to be built up in love, courage, and fidelity to the Gospel. ⁉️ Which of these powerful women is your favorite go-to saint? 🌹🙏✨

Lent 2026 begins on February 18th with Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Thursday, April 2nd, before the Mass of the Lord's Supper. It is a time of renewal of baptismal promises at Easter through prayer, almsgiving, and fasting. It is a special occasion to practice charity through listening to the Word of God, conversion, and reconciliation. Stay up-to-date with News from the Vatican 👉🏻 bit.ly/ewtnvatican

Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo bit.ly/Leo-Lent2026 #catholicTO

As part of Marriage Sunday 2026 celebrations, Bishop John Boissonneau will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, Toronto. Learn more and register: archtoronto.org/marriage. #catholicTO @StMikesCathTO

St. Francis de Sales, pray for us. #memorial

Happy New Year! On behalf of Fr. Martin, Fr. Jesus, Fr. Isaias and the staff of St. David’s Parish, we wish you and your families a most Happy and Healthy New Year. May the Lord bless all of us with His grace as we enter 2026.

Today, January 1st, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of Ephesus in 431, thus becoming the first Marian dogma. At the end of the Council of Ephesus, crowds of people marched through the streets shouting: “Praised be the Theotokos!” This Catholic doctrine is based on the doctrine of Incarnation, as expressed by St. Paul: “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4). In its chapter on Mary’s role in the Church, Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution “Lumen Gentium” (“Light of the People”) calls Mary “Mother of God” 12 times. On this day the Catholic Church also celebrates the World Day of Peace, a tradition established by Pope Paul VI and confirmed by Pope John Paul II. catholicnewsagency.com/saint/solemnit…

January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation in Canada. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us! @CCCB_CECC

Feast Day December 29th. Mementos of this saint are preserved at the cathedral of Sens. The feast of St. Thomas of Canterbury is now kept throughout the Roman Catholic Church, and in England he is regarded as the protector of the secular clergy. ow.ly/utHY50X17Jx

@goodshepherd_to Merry Christmas. Wishing everyone a blessed day.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. May the holidays be festive & joyous!

Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Merry Christmas, Family! ow.ly/g0zV50X17aK

Jesus, come again into our world. Bring the wonder of a newborn, the power of vulnerability, the strength of mercy, the heart of God. May we be willing to offer you all that is hurting and all that is healed. Amen. Merry Christmas! @CCCB_CECC

We wish you peace and happiness at this holy time of year, as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, our Light and our Hope in all seasons. Please contact your local parish for Christmas Mass times. Find your parish on our website: archtoronto.org #catholicTO

Did you know? St. Francis of Assisi made the Christmas crib popular and turned it into a familiar part of Christian homes around the world. He presented a Bethlehem scene with live animals on Christmas Eve in 1223 in Greccio, Italy. #NativityScene

Should be an enjoyable celebration! 🌟

@LegionOfMaryTO Thank you 🙏

🕯🕯🕯 💜💜🩷💜 Gaudate Sunday, Rejoice! "...they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." — Is 35: 1-6a, 10 ⛪️ St. David's Parish Maple ON 🇨🇦

We pray for parish communities in the Archdiocese of Toronto, Pilgrims of Hope, eagerly awaiting the coming of the Kingdom; may this time of joyful expectation teach us to judge wisely the things of earth and hold firm to the things of heaven. #catholicTO