Dear Friends, We received a communication from the Bishop’s Office indicating that churches across the Diocese will be closing for in-person worship due to rising COVID-19 numbers. (You can read the full message here.) As of Monday, January 10, 2022,
Dear Friends, As your Dean and Churchwardens, we would like to take this opportunity to offer our most sincere thanks to all of you who responded so generously to our Fall Appeal. In a year of continuing uncertainty, it is
Memo from the Bishop’s Office This morning’s Globe and Mail article “Omicron rules crimp Christmas church-service plans” on page A9 contains the following inaccurate sentence: “In Ontario, churches are similarly limited to 25 people or fewer for in-person services if
We are delighted to announce that Bishop Andrew Asbil has named Robert (Bob) Hart to the Order of the Diocese of Toronto. This distinction is in recognition of exceptional and exemplary ministry by laity in the Diocese. Many congratulations, Bob,
Dear Friends, I had a friend and mentor, now deceased, who was so wise and intelligent that he was hand-picked by the Primate to sit on a theological commission that discussed important teachings and decisions for the worldwide Church. I
Did you miss any of our Christmas Services? You can watch them on the Diocesan YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/tordio135 Join us for Christmas at the Cathedral! Registration to attend services is required. Christmas Eve Services *4:30pm: Lessons & Carols service
Advent Reflections During the season of Advent, the Vicar will lead the Cathedral community during the 9:00am and 11:00am celebrations as he reflects on the four Advent themes, Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. This is a wonderful way to get
Priorities for a Time of Transition When I was growing up, we visited my grandparents every summer on Prince Edward Island. It was something we all looked forward to eagerly. Back then, the now 6 hour trip took more than
Tuesday, December 14 at 6:00pm Our “Blue Christmas” celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 14 at 6:00pm. In the shadow of the Advent Candles, we will trim our Christmas tree by hanging doves in memory of our loved ones
BEHIND THE VICAR’S NEW WORDS FOR AN ALTERNATIVE BLESSING In the rites of Anglican liturgy, words and actions, gestures and postures, carry much weight. I recalled being drilled, as a server in training, in getting my genuflection right, getting the
