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A group of people clustered around a cross on a street.

Stopping to pray

Members and friends of All Saints Church-Community Centre take part in a walk in downtown Toronto on Good Friday, April 7, to memorialize those who …

Choristers in red cassocks and seated musicians at the front of St. James Cathedral.

Night to remember

A concert is held at St. James Cathedral on the evening of May 6 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey …

Five new deacons in dalmatics stand at the front of St. James Cathedral.

Ordained

The diocese’s newly ordained deacons are presented to the congregation at St. James Cathedral on April 30. From left are the Rev. Chiung (Carol) Shih, …

Group photo of several dozen young people, adults and clergy at the front of St. James Cathedral.

Joyful day

Thirty people are confirmed and one is received into the Anglican Church at the diocesan confirmation service at St. James Cathedral on May 7. The …

Three Hispanic men look through clothing and smile for the camera.

First arrivals

Some of the first migrant workers arriving in Durham Region in March shop for warm clothing, food and hygiene products at the Hub at St. …

Two oil bottles, a ciborium and a cruet with wine sit on a table in the cathedral.

Clergy honoured for service

Bishop Andrew Asbil presents stoles to clergy in honour of their 25th and 50th years of ordination to the priesthood at the diocese’s annual Blessing …

A group of people outdoors dressed in winter clothing.

Warm hearts

Anglican churches take part in the Coldest Night of the Year, a national fundraising walk for local charities held on Feb. 25.

Bishop Andrew speaking into a microphone.

Visit to India

Bishop Andrew Asbil and his wife Mary travelled to the Diocese of Madhya Kerala in India in January. The Diocese of Madhya Kerala is part …

Someone in winter gear holds a sign saying "I was cold, you invited me in. Keep shelters open."

Praying together

An interfaith prayer vigil is held outside Toronto City Hall on Jan. 31. Participants were seeking increased aid for homeless people in the city’s next …

The group of archdeacons, canon administrator, bishops and others.

New start

The diocese’s new archdeacons and canon administrator stand with Bishop Andrew Asbil, suffragan bishops, clergy and laity after their collation service at St. James Cathedral …

Farewell

St. James Cathedral bids farewell to Dean Stephen Vail on Sept. 11, his last Sunday at the church before his retirement. Dean Vail (top left) …

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip greet people outside with crowds looking on

Royal visit

The Queen and Prince Philip attended a service at St. James Cathedral during their visit to Toronto in 2010. After the service, the Queen rededicated …

A group of people under umbrellas stand behind a red ribbon being cut with large scissors

Garden open

The Rev. Canon Janet Reid-Hockin and Ian Beverley cut the ribbon to open the Bayview Garden Project at St. Cuthbert, Leaside on Sept. 18. The …

A priest blesses a small dog in the arms of its owner

Happy Day

People and their pets attend the Blessing of Animals service at St. James Cathedral on Oct 1. The blessing was followed by a demonstration by …

Three schoolchildren held lit candles.

Backpacks blessed

St. Chad, Toronto’s fifth annual Back to School Blessing Service is held at the church on Aug. 21. The congregation prayed for all students, teachers …

A group of baseball players takes a group photo and receives a large trophy.

Summer classic

Six teams play in the 61st annual Scarborough Anglican Youth Movement baseball tournament in Ajax on Aug. 20. The Holy Trinity Angels, Guildwood, (above) beat …

Bishop Asbil (centre) with clergy posing in front of the altar at St. James Cathedral

Ordination

Newly ordained deacons join Bishop Andrew Asbil, bishops and clergy after their ordination service at St. James Cathedral on May 1. The new deacons are, …

Pouring of oils into glass bottles

Clergy honoured

The diocese’s annual Blessing of Oils and the Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows of Bishops, Priests and Deacons service was held at St. James Cathedral on …

Bishop Andrew with confirmands in front of St. James Cathedral

Confirmations

Confirmands join Bishop Andrew Asbil and sponsoring clergy and laity at the Diocesan Confirmation Service at St. James Cathedral on April 24. The confirmands came …

Anniversary

The Church of the Nativity, Malvern celebrates its 20th anniversary on Sewells Road in Toronto with an in-person and livestream service on March 6. From …

Woman signing a book with a man looking on

Pray for peace

A peace vigil for the end of the war in Ukraine is held at St. Anne, Toronto on March 3. Clockwise from top left: a …

Women in colourful dress dance.

Jubilee service celebrates Black heritage of Church

On the last Sunday in February, about 700 members of the diocesan family and the wider community gathered at St. Paul, Bloor Street for the …

A group of clergy stand on the chancel steps of St. James Cathedral.

Happy day

Newly installed honorary canons of St. James Cathedral join the diocese’s bishops, bishop’s chaplains and dean after the service on Jan. 19. Front row, second …

A woman in Chinese traditional dress.

Celebrating Chinese New Year

About 100 people, many from the surrounding community, attended the Chinese New Year celebration at St. Philip on the Hill, Unionville on Jan. 26. The …

A group of women and girls, some in traditional dress, sing togethre

Celebrate

The diocese’s 24th annual black heritage service, ‘Journey into Light, Giving Thanks for Our Ordained Ministers,’ is held at St. Paul, Bloor Street on Feb. …

Christian unity

An ecumenical service is held at St. James Cathedral during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January. This year’s theme for the week …

Levee rings in new year

The annual Bishop’s Levee was held at St. James Cathedral on Jan. 1 – the first for Bishop Andrew Asbil as the diocese’s new Bishop …

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