Luke Mandato

Renos uncover cathedral’s glorious past

Fresco rediscovered at Kingston cathedral

May 8, 2025

During extensive renovations for the Archdiocese of Kingston’s upcoming 200-year anniversary, St. Mary’s Cathedral uncovered a unique fresco dating as far back as the late 1870s.

Conclave underway as world awaits new pope

May 7, 2025

As members of the College of Cardinals joined together in solemn reverence for the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff at St. Peter’s Basilica this morning, a resounding clash of thunder tore through the Roman sky, shattering the mystical silence that enveloped crowds and symbolically igniting the conclave’s official start with lively anticipation.

Youth want voice heard by next pope

May 7, 2025

As Catholics worldwide turn their attention to the impending conclave as the Church seeks to elect its 267th pontiff, one curious group of onlookers in particular is keeping a close watch.

At 78, grad completes high school

Circumstances took Tony Cornacchia out of school, belief in education brought him back

May 3, 2025

While the larger adult education graduation is set to take place in October, the staff at the Continuing Education Centre in Ajax, Ont., knew that a special, personal celebration was in order for this year’s oldest graduate on April 25.

This foundation believes in angels

May 1, 2025

The Angel Foundation has laid out a week of charitable offerings to Toronto Catholic schools to raise funds to feed hungry students and assist youth with the cost of essentials such as groceries and clothing.

Carlo Acutis shows sainthood is possible

April 26, 2025

As Carlo Acutis completes his journey to canonization (postponsed from April 25-27 weekend due to the death of Pope Francis), a relic from the first millennial saint, and a display of his Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit, will be present in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Francis remained a pastor to the end

Pope's synodal approach helped Catholic studies thrive

April 23, 2025

As faithful from around the world mourn following Pope Francis’s death at age 88 on Easter Monday morning, Canada’s Catholic educators and theologians are reflecting with gratitude on his life of compassionate, justice-driven faith.

Sombre crowd gathers at St. Michael's to honour 'the gift' of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025

A sombre silence fell over the crowded pews of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto this afternoon, as Cardinal Francis Leo joined with faithful from across the archdiocese to pray for the soul of Pope Francis.

The Gospel is the cure for a fractured generation

April 21, 2025

Fear, anxiety and disillusionment can be better understood and subsequently combated with the help of the Gospel message, believes Fr. Kevin Belgrave.

Students bring Holy Doors home

Schools join to make replicas for Jubilee

April 20, 2025

A creative partnership between Whitby, Ont.'s St. Bernard Catholic School and Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School has seen students recreate Rome’s iconic Holy Doors for this Jubilee year.