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Archbishop Johnson honoured

Two well known leaders in the Anglican Communion made surprise appearances at the 57th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner in Toronto on Oct. 19. Bishop Michael

Bishop Andrew Asbil and Archbishop Colin Johnson walk down the centre aisle of St. James Cathedral.

Bishop Andrew Asbil consecrated

“Are you ready to row?” Bishop Andrew Asbil, the diocese’s coadjutor bishop, asked that question during his consecration service on Sept. 29 at St. James

Priest elected in Saskatoon

The Rev. Chris Harper, the Diocese of Toronto’s Indigenous Native Priest, has been elected the next Bishop of Saskatoon. The election took place on Sept.

A group of people stand for a photo outside Ryerson University.

Group takes aim at racism, inequity

When Christina Yu joined the Archbishop’s Working Group on Intercultural Ministry four years ago, she thought the job of tackling racism in the diocese would

A group of people in a bell tower.

Church plans special peal on Nov. 11

Walter Seymour Allward would be glad. Mr. Allward, who designed the majestic Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, is buried in the quiet cemetery at

A group walk with a banner that reads "We are a safe place for LGBTQ Youth at St. James the Apostle, Sharon"

Church gives LGBTQ youth a safe place

In a conversation with his mother and aunt in 2015, Mylo Woods talked about how difficult it was to be a trans youth. “Everyone was

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New trust launched at film gala

More than 160 years ago, Bishop John Strachan wrote to the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Toronto, expressing his hope of establishing an

Archbishop Colin Johnson walks with a large crowd of people on Danforth Ave.

Church responds to shooting spree

Archbishop Colin Johnson and his wife Ellen joined thousands of people for a vigil on Danforth Avenue in Toronto on July 25 after a man

Primate Hiltz sits on the chancel steps surrounded by young kids.

New scholarship honours Primate

A major new scholarship fund has been created to help clergy and laity attend courses at St. George’s College in Jerusalem, one of the leading

Andrew Asbil looks around as everyone stands and applauds.

Andrew Asbil elected coadjutor bishop

The Very Rev. Andrew Asbil, rector of St. James Cathedral and dean of Toronto, has been elected coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Toronto. He

The Rev. Leonard Leader being interviewed by a reporter.

Churches respond in wake of tragedy

Just hours after the deadly van rampage that killed 10 people and injured more than a dozen others in North York on April 23, the

Youth play rock-paper-scissors.

Commissioning service involves area’s youth

Alexandra McIntosh is passionate about bringing youth and youth groups together, and her commissioning service as York-Credit Valley’s new area youth ministry coordinator perfectly reflected

A group of people receive a certificate.

Church wins top environmental award

St. Cuthbert, Leaside is an attractive red brick church, but in environmental circles its known by another colour – dark green. The church has won

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Large turnout in York-Scarborough

Of all the good news that came out of York-Scarborough’s town hall meeting on March 3, the most impressive fact may be the most overlooked:

Nominees at town hall meetings

Anglicans in the diocese will have an opportunity in May to meet the nominees in the upcoming election for a coadjutor bishop. Town hall meetings

Resources help with marriage canon dialogue

The diocese’s Canon XXI Task Group has posted several documents (LINK) to help Anglicans learn about same-sex marriage and to have informed, respectful conversations on

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Woman heeds call to help

Hundreds of people on the tiny island nation of Dominica are getting much needed items of clothes, shoes, food and medical supplies thanks to the

The Rev. Andrea Budgey dressed up as Effie Trinket flanked by Hunger Games-style peacekeepers.

Skit highlights meager funds for needy

Effie Trinket, the shallow character from the popular movie The Hunger Games, came to Toronto’s City Hall on Jan. 10 for a “reaping” –  choosing

About a dozen men in a woodworking shop.

Shop brings men together for fellowship

It’s not every day you get asked to build a sedan chair. The elaborate wooden structure, complete with seats, curtains, walls and a roof, was

The Rev. Chris Harper speaks from a lectern.

‘I’m walking an amazing path’

To gauge the Rev. Chris Harper’s level of happiness and fulfillment, you have to check the length of his hair. In Plains Cree culture, he

The Rev. Canon Philip Hobson, OGS (left) and the Very Rev. Fr. Geoffrey Ready stand in front of a copy of a Byzantine icon in the chapel of Trinity College, Toronto.

Priests hope to restart chapter

An Anglican-Orthodox group that hasn’t been active since the 1960s is starting up again. The Toronto chapter of the Fellowship of St. Alban and St.

An overhead shot of people sitting in the pews of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto during a service.

Concert pays tribute to Healey Willan

Canon Giles Bryant remembers his first year as the choirmaster at St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto. It was 1968 and he was succeeding the great Healey

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Final wish comes true for parishioner

One of Bob Donald’s final wishes was to hold the signed agreement that officially confirmed the amalgamation of St. David Anglican Church and Holy Cross

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Service supports people of the Caribbean

A service of solidarity and support for the people of the Caribbean is being held after hurricanes devastated parts of the region this fall. The

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