Michael Swan

For over four decades, this photographer documented the underprivileged

January 14, 2017

The sword of justice sometimes takes the form of a sliver of light that slips into a camera for just 1/60th of a second.

Elder care manor appeals to both religious orders, lay people

January 12, 2017

A new and very Catholic concept in elder care has moved from dream to reality with a move-in date projected for the fall of 2018.

St. Michael's Choir school fired long-time conductor

January 11, 2017

Despite more than 900 signatures on a student-led petition demanding the reinstatement of Dr. Jerzy Cichocki, St. Michael’s Choir school is standing firm in a decision to fire its long-time conductor of the senior choir.

Canada’s Christians lag behind on education levels

January 8, 2017

Canada’s Christian population is less educated than Canadian Jews, Muslims, Hindus and even those who have no religious affiliation.

Africa takes its place in 21st-century Church

January 7, 2017

The Church, the world and the future are all more African today than they have ever been.

Sr. Sue Moran leaves legacy of compassion for homeless

January 5, 2017

Toronto’s ad-hoc, volunteer-run, unofficial, floating shelter system for the homeless begins its 30th year without its co-founder and guiding spirit.

2016 Year in review: walls and bridges

December 31, 2016

Over and over throughout 2016, Pope Francis spoke of walls and bridges. It is an apt metaphor for much of what transpired in the Catholic world in 2016.

Sr. Sue Moran, co-founder of Out of the Cold, remembered at funeral

December 22, 2016

The woman who demanded Toronto meet its homeless citizens face-to-face and heart-to-heart has died. Sr. Sue Moran, co-founder of Out of the Cold, died of a sudden heart attack Sunday night, Dec. 19. She was 78 years old.

Pope’s world peace day message is built on hope

December 21, 2016

The annual World Day of Peace message is an occasion that can’t help but highlight the idealism expected from popes.

Salt + Light finds more room to stretch at new headquarters

December 20, 2016

However much the suits from media companies may complain at CRTC hearings, broadcasting is big business in Canada — to the tune of $17.3 billion in 2014 revenues