Vancouver - Sunday, September 19th: At the University of British Columbia, Archbishop Michael Miller will be presiding at a special mass celebrating Cardinal Newman hosted by St. Mark's College, the Newman Club at the University of British Columbia (est. 1940), and the Newman Association. Saskatoon - Sunday, September 19th: At St. Thomas More College, the Newman Centre (est. 1926) will celebrate with a special mass and dinner. Toronto - Thursday September 23rd: At the University of Toronto Newman Centre, there will be a special evening celebrating Saints of the New Millenium – Venerable John Paul II, Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman and Blessed Brother André in conjunction with the Office of Catholic Youth and Salt + Light Television. Montreal - Saturday, October 2nd: At McGill University, the Newman Student Society (est. 1929) will host a Beatification Blast, which will include a truly celebratory mass complete with reflections, prayers and music from Cardinal Newman.The Oratory of St. Philip Neri (the Toronto chapter of Newman’s congregation) is also welcoming Newman devotees. On Sunday, October 3rd at 11:30 am, the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul is having a special Solemn High Mass (Usus Antiquior) in the new Blessed’s honour. This past Wednesday night on Catholic Focus, I interviewed Fr. Jonathon Robinson, the superior of the Toronto Oratory, as well as members of Toronto’s Newman Centre. The program re-airs Saturday at 7 & 11 pm ET / 8 pm PT.
At the Manresa Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, ON, retreatants of all ages can encounter a God of surprises.
In June, 2024, the domed roof and interior of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto tragically burned down. However, the parish community continues to stand strong and serve its neighbourhood.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for the right to an education for migrants, refugees and those affected by war; that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, may always be respected.
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the CND sisters and enjoy a special lunch of soup, pizza, salad, and dessert. While I was there, I thought it would be a great opportunity to ask the sisters about what they were looking forward to this Christmas.