Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register
Synod, migrants, abuse on tap at bishops' plenary
The ongoing Synod on Synodality, the plight of migrants and refugees and continued efforts to safeguard minors and vulnerable groups from abuse will be prominent topics discussed during the Canadian bishops' 2024 Plenary Assembly in Beaupré, Que., from Sept. 23-27.
Regina congress mirrors Synod proceedings
The 2024 Archdiocese of Regina Congress will operate in a markedly different fashion compared to its previous iterations.
For three decades, NET stays true to roots
Though ministering to young Christians and yet-to-be-believers in 2024 presents different challenges to proclaiming the Gospel in 1994, in many ways, National Evangelization Teams (NET) Canada’s approach to imparting religious wisdom and forging bonds of fellowship has remained steady for 30 years.
Bigger role for Catholic health in Alberta?
The restructuring of care in Alberta is underway and it could see partners like Covenant Health take a more central role in the province's health system.
150th celebration revitalizes St. Ninian's
Catholics of many different nationalities and ethnicities have indelibly contributed to the 150-year history of St. Ninian Cathedral Parish.
Immigration a top concern as Parliament resumes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party colleagues will have to contend with shifting political sands when the House of Commons reconvenes Sept. 16.
Gender rights debate taking centrestage
Canada's Parliament returns to work Sept. 16, four days before divisions over gender approaches in schools will return to the national spotlight with the second annual 1 Million March 4 Children.
Hope is on Church's horizon, says Higgins
Michael Higgins is of the belief the Synod on Synodality is “grounded in hope rather than in despair; in knowledge rather than ignorance.”
Calgary's Africans show spirit they have to offer
A gathering of 1,500 who filled the pews at Calgary's St. Michael’s Catholic Community parish on Aug. 25 roared with the spirit of Africa.
Following the first ever African Mass of Thanksgiving to be staged in the Diocese of Calgary, attendees came together for an outdoor reception featuring an array of gastronomy and dances revered by members of the African diaspora.
A toast to more confident Catholics
At the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ, the 11 disciples received the Great Commission to “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.”