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Archbishop Terence Finlay smiles.

Farewell to leader, pastor, friend

As he was planning his funeral, Archbishop Terence Finlay told his close friend and colleague Archbishop Fred Hiltz that he wanted to make sure everything ...
The Anglican

Exhibition commemorates the Reformation

On the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation, the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at the University of Toronto will be holding an ...
Several people play steel pans.

Service celebrates diversity of God’s kingdom

Black History Sunday at St. Paul L’Amoreaux, Toronto, is a momentous occasion to celebrate the diversity of God’s kingdom that is reflected in the Anglican ...
Church sign that says "Tweet others as you wish to be tweeted"

Sign draws attention on social media

A sign outside St. Luke, Peterborough has attracted the attention of not only local pedestrians and motorists but thousands of people on social media as ...
the Rev. Judith Alltree on a freighter in Toronto harbour

New station will help seafarers in Oshawa

The Rev. Judith Alltree can’t wait to board the first freighter that comes into the Port of Oshawa this spring and welcome the crew. “When ...
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Cleaner’s dream comes true

When Linda Hemerez was hired to clean the building of All Saints, King City, she had no idea the turn her life was about to ...
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New chaplain installed at Sunnybrook

Sister Hannah Grier Coome, foundress of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine in 1884, identified ministry to those who were ill and distressed as ...
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New format for sermon creates a buzz in Aurora

The regular sermon time at Trinity Church, Aurora may never be quite the same again. Throughout the season of Epiphany, the church has replaced the ...
People exchange hugs.

Syrian refugees guests of honour at celebration

A year after their arrival in Canada, an extended family of Syrian refugees were the guests of honour at a festive celebration at San Lorenzo-Dufferin ...
The Anglican

Bishops installed

Trent-Durham   York-Scarborough   York-Credit Valley
Several people stand with signs outside.

Anglicans support Muslims after attack

Angela Forbes took part in a “ring of peace” outside a mosque in Toronto’s west end on Feb. 3 to show her support for Muslims ...
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Supply chain ships items north

In late January, three transport trucks loaded with donated hockey equipment and other items left a Mississauga warehouse for Timmins and the remote communities of ...
The Anglican

Canon Stackhouse renewed college

The Rev. Canon Dr. Reginald Stackhouse, former principal of Wycliffe College, theologian, author and parliamentarian, died in Toronto on Dec. 14 at the age of ...
A sunset over the Sea of Galilee.

Pilgrims to follow in Jesus’ footsteps

In the cold and dark of a Canadian winter, the thought of a four-day hike from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee, stopping along the ...
Bishop Riscylla Shaw holds a baby while a family looks on.

Archbishop’s Levee rings in new year

The annual Archbishop’s Levee was held at St. James Cathedral on Jan. 1. The event included the ringing of the cathedral bells and the traditional ...
Group photo of new members of the Order of the Diocese of Toronto, along with bishops and clergy.

Laity receive Order of the Diocese of Toronto

The Order of the Diocese of Toronto, an award created in 2013, honours members of the laity in the diocese who have given outstanding service ...
Group photo of new bishops and all the bishops in attendance.

Three consecrated in Spirit-filled service

Three priests of the Diocese of Toronto – the Rev. Riscylla Shaw, the Rev. Canon Kevin Robertson and the Rev. Canon Jenny Andison – were ...
Archbishop Johnson speaks to a room full of seated people listening.

Faith groups come together on poverty

Members of several faith traditions gathered at Queen’s Park on Nov. 24 to hear about the possibilities of a basic income and to strategize for ...
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Efforts starting to bear fruit in Pikangikum

The word “Pikangikum” can evoke feelings of sadness and despair, as this remote northern Ontario community has attracted headlines for tragically high rates of suicide ...
The Anglican

Archbishop authorizes pastoral guidelines

Archbishop Colin Johnson has authorized pastoral guidelines for the marriage of same-sex couples in the Diocese of Toronto. The guidelines, to be used in specific ...
Framed pieces of art hanging on the wall.

Inmates’ artwork challenges assumptions

A provocative collection of art on display in Brampton during November challenged viewers to rethink their assumptions about crime and justice. “Art From the Inside ...
Bishop Patrick Yu speaks into a microphone.

Bishop Yu celebrated at joyous dinner

Bishop Patrick Yu’s speech was entitled “My greatest disappointments in life,” but the Bishop’s Company Regional Dinner, held in York-Scarborough on Nov. 10, surely couldn’t ...
Bishop Linda Nicholls and Archbishop Colin Johnson wearing copes and mitres outside on a sidewalk.

Bishop installed in Huron

Bishop Linda Nicholls, the former area bishop of Trent-Durham in the Diocese of Toronto, was officially seated as the 13th bishop of the Diocese of ...
Young men play large gongs in the aisle.

Amalgamation off to good start

The congregation of St. Peter and St. Simon the Apostle has only been worshipping together for a few weeks, but its members are already finding ...
hands hold a candle next to a flyr that reads "talking about social justice"

Vestries asked to consider motion

Parishes across the diocese are encouraged to continue working toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities by presenting the 2017 social justice vestry motion for consideration at ...
A young girl and an elderly woman cut a large green ribbon while many others look on.

Church, hall reopen after renovations

After being closed for renovations for seven months, the church and parish hall of St. Philip, Etobicoke reopened on Dec. 4 with a service of ...
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Conference on children’s ministry going strong

As a first-time attendee of the Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference, Tiffany Robinson came away with a wealth of knowledge and contacts. But it might be ...
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