Amundson is an associate editor and writer for The Catholic Register.
Doctor praises the Roman Catholic way in healing
September 2, 2026
Dr. Simon Lasair suggests mainstream discourse surrounding the Canadian Catholic health-care system fixates on the procedures these establishments do not offer — euthanasia, abortions — when it should be recognizing the distinctiveness of its services and principles.
New vocations are found online
August 31, 2026
Nearly six months since it debuted on March 21 with a long-form conversation featuring then Archdiocese of Toronto vocations director Fr. Matthew McCarthy, The Collar podcast has emerged as a significant success story.
Making the legal case for the Resurrection
August 29, 2026
Imagine Our Lord and Saviour reciting the oath to tell the truth, withstanding cross-examination and presenting the most epic first-person account of how He vanquished death itself through His glorious Resurrection on the third day.
August 28, 2026
Throughout her years at Holy Name of Mary College School (HNMCS) in Mississauga, Ont., Charlie Loconte would slip into the chapel at certain times of day to see the sun sparkle through the stained-glass window.
August 27, 2026
A 68-year-old resident of Saint-Simon has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire that completely destroyed the New Brunswick town's historic Saint-Simon Catholic Church on the Acadian Peninsula early Aug. 24.
Jessica Thomas only third woman to take on role in Catholic board’s 141 years
Jessica Thomas is eager to officially commence her duties on Sept. 1 as just the third female superintendent in the 141-year-old history of the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD).
A world is made poorer with music icon’s passing
On Aug. 25, our world became poorer with the loss of Dolly Parton, a soulful, deeply authentic woman, to cancer. May she rest in peace.
In just seven years, food bank use is up 340 per cent
August 26, 2026
For the fourth consecutive year, ShareLife, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) and anonymous donors are combatting the worsening food insecurity crisis with $850,000 in community grants.
August 24, 2026
Conservative MP Tamara Jansen has learned that many Canadians remain unaware of the scheduled March 17, 2027, expansion of euthanasia access to individuals solely experiencing mental illness and a joint parliamentary committee’s recommendation to hit pause indefinitely.
Hip hop artist journeys similar path to Abraham’s grandson
August 22, 2026
Naturally, one who intently studies the Holy Bible gains an affinity for certain figures chronicled in Scripture. Readers begin to see themselves in the characters as they learn about their strengths, flaws, trials and triumphs.