As news continues to emerge about the COVID-19 pandemic and measures being taken in response, we will gather official updates from the Diocese here. If you are looking for resources to help you provide worship services online, see this page.
From the Diocese
Pastoral letters and statements from Bishop Andrew Asbil, the College of Bishops and the diocesan leadership.
- Vestry and Special Vestry Guidelines (February 1, 2021)
- Churches in Toronto and Peel Region to revert to Red Stage Guidelines (November 20, 2020)
- Guidelines for Re-starting Children and Youth Ministry (November 11, 2020)
- Amber Stage reopening guidelines for the Diocese of Toronto (August 19, 2020)
- Guidelines for Reopening in the Diocese of Toronto (June 30, 2020)
- Letter to Mayor John Tory about homelessness during COVID-19 (March 31, 2020)
- Anglicans share more moments of grace (March 28, 2020)
- Outreach services as essential (March 24, 2020)
- Moments that have inspired us during the pandemic (March 23, 2020)
- Bishops invite Diocese to day of prayer & fasting (March 19, 2020)
- Bishop shares video message (March 18, 2020)
- Diocesan staff to work remotely (March 16, 2020)
- Statement from the College of Bishops on current restrictions (March 14, 2020)
- Bishop announces cessation of worship services (March 13, 2020)
- Bishop provides update on COVID-19 situation (March 13, 2020)
- Letter from the Bishop’s Office (March 5, 2020)
- Bishop advises parishes on COVID-19 liturgical practices (March 2, 2020)
- Bishop issues statement on coronavirus outbreak (Jan. 27, 2020)
Letters from Bishop Andrew
Bishop Andrew Asbil is writing a letter to the Diocese every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (July 24, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (July 17, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (July 10, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (June 26, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (June 19, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (June 17, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (June 12, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (June 10, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (June 5, 2020)
- Video to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (May 29, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (May 22, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (May 20, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (May 15, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (May 13, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (May 8, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (May 1, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (April 24, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (April 20, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (April 17, 2020)
- Bishop shares Easter video message (April 8, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (April 3, 2020)
- Video to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (April 1, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (March 30, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (March 27, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (March 25, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (March 23, 2020)
- Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Andrew (March 20, 2020)
From the wider Church
For the latest news from the national church, visit Anglican.ca.
- Template for Reopening from the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario (June 17, 2020)
- Letter from Archbishop Anne Germond, Metropolitan (June 1, 2020)
- On the safe reopening of our churches – Archbishop Anne Germond (May 15, 2020)
- From the Primate: Where is God? (March 23, 2020)
- Messages from the Ontario House of Bishops (March 20, 2020)
- COVID-19 and us, Archbishop Linda Nicholls (March 17, 2020)
- Letter from Archbishop Anne Germond about public worship services (March 13, 2020)
- Letter from Archbishop Anne Germond, Metropolitan (March 13, 2020)
- Update from Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate (March 12, 2020)
