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May 2013

May 10

Quebec euthanasia rally could mark turning point

May 10, 2013

OTTAWA - A major demonstration against euthanasia in Quebec City planned for May 18 could mark a turning point in the province’s plans to introduce euthanasia as a form of health care, some pro-life leaders believe.

Largest ever National March for Life attracts 20,000+

May 10, 2013

OTTAWA - This year’s National March for Life May 9 framed abortion as a human rights issue, damaging especially to women and girls, and drew the largest crowd ever.

Finding hope in the face of despair

May 10, 2013

Sometimes I think everything in life is wonderful: nature, places, people. Then I hear stories of destruction, whether it be physical, emotional or spiritual, and I s ometimes believe this isn’t a world where I want to be living; it’s a world that seems like a nightmare from which I can’t wake.

Camp Brébeuf goes to market

May 10, 2013

The Catholic Youth Organization of Hamilton is hoping to get people shopping so that it can take part in its own shopping spree.

Planning for the future, remembering our past

May 10, 2013

Where to begin when looking ahead for Catholic Charities, an organization that has been caring for the most needy of the archdiocese of Toronto for over a century? Consulting a fortune teller or reading the stars aren’t options for a Catholic agency committed to the Gospel message of Christ — to love and serve God and one another.

Where the stranger is made welcome

May 10, 2013

On the edges of Mississauga and in the neglected corners of outer Scarborough, survivors of all the world’s tragedies of misrule, economic failure, mob violence and economic dysfunction are hunkered down — waiting to claim their part of the Canadian promise of decency and opportunity.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto - 100 Years of Helping

May 10, 2013

The Catholic Register is proud to celebrate 100 years of helping with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Over the weekend, we will be releasing stories online to help celebrate this achievement. Lending a helping hand for 100 years Catholic Charities' fingers all over medicare New scholarships honour the past, look to the future Planning for the future, remembering our past Where the stranger is made welcome Program gives at-risk kids the tools to succeed Volunteers are charities' backbone Empowering seniors Meeting special needs Young parents get second chance Social service demands are consistently growing Students open the 'Doors of Hope'

Program gives at-risk kids the tools to succeed

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - Imagine at age 16, after years of living without family and in the care of an organization, you’re free to be on your own — except you have never learned the life skills to gain employment, obtain safe and secure housing or stay in school.

Volunteers are charities’ backbone

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - Volunteers are the vehicles that help to fulfill the dreams of others, says Marion Barszczyk.

Empowering seniors

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - Last year, volunteers at the Society of Sharing donated 20,000 hours of their time to ensure isolated and marginalized seniors and adults with disabilities felt a little less alone.

Meeting special needs

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - When Delia Avarell’s two children were growing up, she sent both to a sign-language summer camp operated by Silent Voice Canada. As a deaf parent of hearing children, she wanted them to be immersed in an environment where they could interact with children with a similar family dynamic.

Young parents get second chance

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - St. Mary Euphrasia, the founder of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, once said: “Lift them up in their own eyes.”

Social service demands are consistently growing

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - At Catholic Family Services of Durham, clients often tell staff they feel helped, understood and safe, said executive director Elizabeth Pierce.

Students open up the ‘Doors of Hope’

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - Artistic students are using discarded doors as a canvass to illustrate the social justice work of Catholic Charities and the agencies it supports.

100 years on and the ‘PBs’ are still in prayer

May 10, 2013

LONDON, ONT. - The Sisters of the Precious Blood are a contemplative order of nuns that ordinarily goes about its work in as quiet and unobtrusive a way as possible. But on May 1 they were front and centre at a grand public commemoration to mark their 100th anniversary in London.

Youth fund their way to World Youth Day

May 10, 2013

TORONTO - With World Youth Day just over two months away, pilgrims are scrambling to fundraise their way to Rio, Brazil, in July.

May 11

Organized Crime more than a novelty act

May 11, 2013

TORONTO - Anyone who has ever attended an organ recital knows that no good concert is complete without stilettos. At least, that’s according to hot and humourous duo Organized Crime, whose Betty and Veronica good looks, costumed antics and serious musical chops are turning the organ world on its head.

Dallaire a voice for the children

May 11, 2013

Canadian Senator Roméo Dallaire asks Anzoyo Tsukia, “Is Joseph Kony the devil incarnate?” A rosary hanging from her neck, she replies that Kony looks normal but everything he does is diabolical.

Immigration fuels growth in Toronto's Catholic Church

May 11, 2013

TORONTO - Immigration hasn't just transformed the Catholic Church in Toronto, it's made the archdiocese of Toronto massively different from Catholic Canada outside the Greater Toronto Area.

May 12

Christian groups join to intervene in prostitution appeal

May 12, 2013

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of Canada’s prostitution laws June 13 and several Catholic groups are among those prepared to argue against decriminalization on moral grounds.