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Synod 2023

The Diocese of Toronto’s 162nd Regular Session of Synod was held Nov. 17-18 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North hotel in Richmond Hill. The theme

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Africa explored through fashion

In late October, members of St. James Cathedral invited the wider community to explore the vibrant African continent in a multi-faceted three-day exhibit. From Oct.

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Caribbean celebration

St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering and St. Martin, Bay Ridges (Pickering) host the Caribbean Cultural Event in Pickering on Sept. 23. More than 250 guests enjoyed

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Church begins centenary celebrations

Marking its 100-year journey from a Scarborough community church to a multicultural parish, the church of St. Bede launched a year of centenary celebrations. The

A blue wooden food pantry filled with dry goods.

Pantry for the people

St. Paul, Lindsay officially opened its new free food cupboard called “St. Paul’s Pantry” in August. Parishioners stocked the pantry and then it was blessed

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Ping pong for FaithWorks

Members of St. Christopher in Richmond Hill play in the church’s sixth annual Ping Pong Relay for FaithWorks on Oct. 14. More than 30 players

A long line of white-robed people walks along a path alongside the cathedral

Diocese to welcome new Dean

The Very Rev. Dr. Stephen Hance has been appointed the new rector of St. James Cathedral and Dean of Toronto, beginning on Jan. 15. He

A long line of white-robed people walks along a path alongside the cathedral

Diocese to welcome new Dean

The Very Rev. Dr. Stephen Hance has been appointed the new rector of St. James Cathedral and Dean of Toronto, beginning on Jan. 15. He

The Rev. Andrew MacDonald blesses a horse from the Toronto police mounted division.

Blessed

The Rev. Andrew MacDonald blesses horses from the Toronto Police Service Mounted Unit and other animals at the Blessing of Animals service at St. Nicholas,

The Anglican

Poetry reading launches new book

Now in its 35th year, the St. Thomas Poetry Series will host a reading on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, 383 Huron

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Tea Time

The Parish of Minden, Kinmount and Maple Lake holds its annual garden tea party on Aug. 13.  The tea party is held to connect the

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Summer Classic

Six teams play in the 62nd annual SAYM (Scarborough Anglican Youth Movement) baseball finals in Ajax on Sept. 9. The teams came from Holy Trinity,

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Diocese considers capital campaign

HAMILTON – This fall will see the launch of a feasibility study in the Diocese of Niagara to determine the level of support for a

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Good food and drink on tap at event

VICTORIA – For the second year running, St. Peter, Comox organized an ecumenical outreach event to mark “International Buy a Priest a Beer Day” on

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ACW provides snacks and a prayer

ST. JOHN’S – Garnish is a fishing town located in Fortune Bay, Newfoundland. Lobster is the largest species fished in the area. Each day, nearly

Archbishop Michael Peers sits at a table and signs a document while others look on.

Primate led ‘with courage’

The 11th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and one of its longest-serving leaders, Archbishop Michael Peers, died on July 27 in Toronto just

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Archives closed in October

The diocese’s Archives will be closed to visitors and research inquiries starting Oct. 2 and will reopen on Nov. 7 so staff can undertake inventory

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Diocese supports Guest House

The diocese has made a gift of $656,538 to the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine to assist with the renovation of its Guest House,

Bishop Kevin Robertson walks in the Pride parade carrying a Pride flag with his son.

Proud Anglicans

Anglicans walk and ride in the Pride Parade in downtown Toronto on June 25, with tens of thousands of people lining the route.  

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Ukrainians celebrate in Anglican cathedral

FREDERICTON – More than 100 members of the Ukrainian Catholic Church met for a joyous Easter celebration at the Anglican cathedral in Fredericton. Their usual

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Cathedral spire renovation finished

MONTREAL – The restoration of Christ Church Cathedral’s iconic spire is finished. “The spire has, at long last, been unwrapped from its scaffolding and is

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New church space opens

HAMILTON – On Palm Sunday, Bishop Susan Bell did something that hasn’t happened in the Diocese of Niagara in nearly a quarter of a century.

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Church helps bird guide with hearing

KINGSTON – “I will again hear those sweet voices from nature. I will be able to hear my birds in the forests.” With those words,

Group photo in a church with Primate Linda Nicholls in the centre.

Primate visits parish

St. James, Caledon East welcomed Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, at a special Sunday morning service on June 4 to

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Advocates urge action for disabled

Holy Trinity, Guildwood hosted a town hall meeting in June to raise awareness of the proposed Canada Disability Benefit. The event was held with Community

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Church hosts tea for regional ministry

On the morning of June 25, members from Trinity, Barrie, St. Margaret, Barrie and the Good Shepherd in Stayner gathered for an outdoor service and

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