The Archdiocese of Toronto has initiated “A Place to Worship” Campaign. Parishioners can visit www.aplacetoworship.ca to send an electronic letter to their Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) with a copy to Premier Ford. Visitors provide their name, e-mail address and postal code. The program automates a prepared letter. The visitor may also edit the letter if they wish. The process should take less than 2 minutes, slightly longer if they wish to craft their own letter, asking

1. Capacity limits in places of worship should reflect a percentage of pre-pandemic capacity, not an arbitrary limit like 10 people in grey “lockdown” regions.

2. The province should engage directly with faith leaders to understand the essential nature of our work and to more fully understand how places of worship are operating safely and responsibly throughout the province..

More information in Cardinal Collins’ letter.