Friar Rick Riccioli

06/01/2026

“Todos, todos, todos.” — Papa Francisco

La Iglesia no es un club para los perfectos. Es un hogar donde las personas pueden encontrarse con la misericordia de Jesucristo. En Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary, procuramos acoger a cada persona con dignidad, respeto y amor, confiando en que el Sagrado Corazón tiene espacio para todos.

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“Everyone, everyone, everyone.” — Pope Francis

The Church is not a club for the perfect. It is a home where people encounter the mercy of Jesus Christ. At Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary, we strive to welcome every person with dignity, respect, and love, trusting that the Sacred Heart has room for us all.

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„Wszyscy, wszyscy, wszyscy.” — Papież Franciszek

Kościół nie jest klubem dla ludzi doskonałych. Jest domem, w którym człowiek może spotkać miłosierdzie Jezusa Chrystusa. W parafii Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary staramy się przyjmować każdą osobę z godnością, szacunkiem i miłością, ufając, że Najświętsze Serce Jezusa ma miejsce dla wszystkich.

05/09/2026

Go Habs Go

04/30/2026

I just heard about the passing of a dear colleague of mine when I was at St. Anthony of Padua in Bramalea, Ontario as a deacon and then as a young priest. Joanne and Maureen Howarth were a team of “secretaries” in this amazing, young, dynamic and HUGE parish. We had over 5000 registered families!!! JoAnne was a smart, tough, classy professional woman who taught me so much about leading a parish. I am forever grateful for her mentoring. May she and her beloved Don rest in peace.

Celebrate the life of Jo-Anne Price, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Andrews Community Funeral Centre - Bramalea Chapel.

04/29/2026

ChatGPT sometimes really messes up and is adamant about its certainty even when this is wrong. Check out this interaction. I had about it when I wanted to confirm that Ascension was celebrated on Thursday here in the Diocese of Brooklyn. The turning point came when I asked it for its sources!!!

04/17/2026

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman on Doctrine Issues Clarification on Just War Theory
“When Pope Leo XIV speaks as supreme pastor of the universal Church, he is not merely offering opinions on theology, he is preaching the Gospel and exercising his ministry as the Vicar of Christ.”

Read the full release at: https://ow.ly/QpFx50YJYu9

04/14/2026

04/10/2026

It was a despicable representation of the Catholic Church on on NBC. The portrayal of the Archbishop was poorly researched. They can do better.

02/21/2026

Opening the Tomb of St. Francis

This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. To mark the occasion Pope Leo has proclaimed a Jubilee Year of St. Francis from January 10, 2026 to January 10, 2027. As part of this Jubilee the tomb of St. Francis in Assisi was opened for a recognition of his remains and veneration by the faithful. The Very Reverend Michael Heine, OFM Conv, Minister Provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province (pictured, in prayer, touching the remains of St. Francis) carried with him the prayers and concerns of all the friars of our province and of the men and women we serve in our parishes, schools and ministries. Various special events will take place during this year of Jubilee including the Plenary Indulgence granted by Pope Leo to anyone who visits a Franciscan church.

Friar Michael Heine was recently re-elected as Minister Provincial by the friars. He will lead the Province as it gathers in its Ordinary Provincial Chapter in May and July to review the last 4 years and to plan for the future of the friars. Our Lady of the Angels Province of the Friars Minor Conventual spans along the east of the United States and Canada from Ontario to Florida and includes a presence in Brazil, the UK and Ireland.

02/16/2026

A great vision from one of our friars who happens to be Bishop of Charlotte.

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