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Toronto deaf ministry relocates with closing of St. Stephen's Chapel

Toronto deaf ministry relocates with closing of St. Stephen's Chapel

September 22, 2025

St. Stephen’s Chapel, a quaint, albeit historically prominent hub for corporate Catholics in Toronto's financial district and home to the archdiocese’s deaf ministry for over two decades, will celebrate its final Mass under the Archdiocese of Toronto’s ownership at the end of October.
Ottawa peace exhibit sends nuclear warning

Ottawa peace exhibit sends nuclear warning

September 19, 2025

St. Basil’s Parish in Ottawa, for the UN international Day of Peace Sept. 21, is hosting an exhibit that depicts the bleak aftermath of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a remindier of the need for a peaceful future.
Youth ministry on the rise in Toronto

Youth ministry on the rise in Toronto

September 15, 2025

The Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Catholic Youth is seeing a broad surge in youth engagement across the archdiocese, evident in the more than 540 participants for workshops at its recent Elevate training days.
Supports lacking in face of Barrie's homeless crisis

Supports lacking in face of Barrie's homeless crisis

September 15, 2025

It’s been a disappointing few days, weeks and even months for Fr. Larry Léger, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Dominican legacy carries on at new Ottawa school

Dominican legacy carries on at new Ottawa school

University transforms into French high school

September 13, 2025

Ottawa’s historic Dominican University College has found a seamless continuation over the past year as Campus Saint-Jean-Baptiste, a French Catholic school which will carry forward the site's legacy of faith, learning and community in the heart of Centretown.
French Catholic schools on the rise in Ontario

French Catholic schools on the rise in Ontario

September 13, 2025

Southern Ontario’s largest French-language Catholic school board is getting even bigger this fall, as Conseil scolaire Catholique MonAvenir welcomed upwards of 16,000 students for this school year amid a surge in student enrolment and planned expansion.
Redemptorist ministry meets youth where they are

Redemptorist ministry meets youth where they are

'We can be a welcoming presence and face of the Church’

September 13, 2025

Ignite Ministries has entered the fall with one of its most popular offerings for young adults thirsty for faith and companionship on tap with the return of its popular Bible and Beer series.
Christians called to pray with their feet

Christians called to pray with their feet

Prayer Walk for Peace to be held Sept. 21

September 12, 2025

Coinciding with the International Day of Prayer for Peace, the Canadian Council of Churches is inviting the faithful from across Canada to commemorate the day by “praying with their feet,” encouraging thoughtful walks while sharing prayers for peace by themselves or with others.
Season of Creation reiterates Laudato Si' call

Season of Creation reiterates Laudato Si' call

September 8, 2025

Catholics worldwide are being called to become seeds of peace and hope amidst the 10th annual Season of Creation, which launched Sept. 1 with the 10th annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Frassati ascends the heights to sainthood

Frassati ascends the heights to sainthood

September 4, 2025

Just over a century after his untimely death, Italian activist, social justice champion and third-order Dominican Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will officially be canonized by Pope Leo XIV Sept. 7 at St. Peter's Square in Rome.