The Most Rev. Francis Leo released a Pastoral Letter, "Seeking the Kingdom of God Above and Beyond All Other Things." The letter is directed to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto and offers a deep theological, spiritual and pastoral meditation as we begin a new year.

As we celebrate the glorious birth of our Lord and Saviour, we thank you for your ongoing prayers and support. May God continue to bless you with His grace and mercy, and may you enjoy a blessed Christmas with your loved ones. Happy New Year with prayers for God's abundant blessings!

On February 11, 2022, Pope Francis announced preparations for an upcoming Jubilee Year to be celebrated in 2025, with the motto ‘Pilgrims of Hope.’ In his letter to Archbishop Salvatore Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect for the Dicastery for Evangelization, for the Jubilee of 2025, he requested a preparatory year to take place in 2024, focusing on the need for prayer, especially reflection on the Lord’s Prayer: ‘In a word, may it be an intense year of prayer in which hearts are opened to receive the outpouring of God’s grace and to make the “Our Father,” the prayer Jesus taught us, the life programme of each of his disciples.

On December 26th, 2023, the St. Augustine’s Seminary Permanent Diaconate formation team members and candidates were blessed by Msgr. Pat O’Dea and celebrated the Feast of Saint Stephen, Deacon, and Martyr at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York.

It is customary for new faculty members to declare a Profession of Faith and an Oath of Fidelity to the Church, and this is traditionally before the Archbishop during the Mass of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. Photo album is now available on the website.

St. Theresa's Parish, Shrine of the Little Flower parish first held Mass upon opening their doors on December 10, 1933. The original church, with seating for 200, was built in order to serve the approximately 25 families who had been attending weekly Mass at the chapel of St. Augustine’s Seminary located just a short distance up the road. Archbishop Neil McNeil was on hand on that day in 1933 to bless the church and celebrate the first Mass.

The Fall/Winter issue of In Deum is now available online.

Sincerest thanks for your prayers and continued support, with the assurance that you are remembered at our Masses and in our prayers.

Spiritual Reflections on the Season of Advent by Rev. Msgr. A. Robert Nusca, President.

It was a great day of joy and celebration as we honoured our Priest Alumni who have reached jubilee years since their ordinations. Photos shared.

St. Augustine’s Seminary joins in the celebration of Bishop Vincent Nguyen, a jubilarian marking 25 years since he was ordained at St. Michael’s Cathedral for the Archdiocese of Toronto. His journey and dedication continue to inspire and empower future generations of priests.

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Photos of St. Augustine’s Seminary Serra House volunteering at St. Francis Table.

The Acolyte and Lector Installation Masses recently took place at the main chapel of St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto. Photo albums are now available on the website.

Congratulations to our Class of 2023 Graduates! View our photo album.

The degrees, certificates, and diplomas were conferred at our annual Convocation on November 13th. Thanks to Archbishop Francis Leo, Chancellor of St. Augustine's Seminary, Professor Randy Boyagoda, Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life, University of Toronto and our keynote speaker, Bishop Stephen Andrews, the Principal of Wycliffe College.

One moment stands out prominently in the history of St. Augustine’s Seminary – the ordination of Cardinal Aloysius Matthew Ambrozic and his 53 fellow seminarians in 1955, which marked the largest graduating class in the seminary's history.

The Journey to Priesthood: ordination to the diaconate is the last major step in a seminarian’s journey to the priesthood. Join us in praying for our seminarians’ continued path to priesthood. Video links and photos shared.

The Holy Father invited "sisters and brothers of the various Christian denominations, those belonging to other religions and all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world, to join in as they see fit."

A Vigil will take place at 6 p.m. at Saint Peter's Square, where an hour of prayer in a spirit of penance to implore peace in our time, in this world.

The St. John Paul the Great Family Centre is one of the agencies that ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese, supports. The primary focus of ShareLife is supporting agencies that carry out the mission work of the Church, something St. Augustine’s Seminarians recently witnessed first-hand.

On October 17, 2023, Rev. Brendan Lupton spoke about St. Gregory the Great in his talk entitled, “Gregory the Great: Why is he Great?” Video and photos shared.

We invite you to grow closer to Jesus through Mary and pray the Rosary with us during the month of October.