May 2024

Pope Francis appoints first Catholic bishop with Anglican heritage for UK ordinariate

Jonathan Luxmoore, Peter Jesserer Smith · May 1, 2024

Catholics in the United Kingdom that are part of the personal ordinariate have welcomed Pope Francis' appointment of their first bishop -- and the first ordinariate bishop to hail from their Anglican heritage.

Artsakh’s Armenians: the forgotten refugee crisis

Armenians pick up the pieces after fleeing ancient homeland

Susan Korah · May 1, 2024

As April flowers burst into bloom on the mountain slopes and in the valleys Nagorno Karabakh, there are almost no Armenians there to celebrate the arrival of spring in their ancient homeland.

Cardinal says church shouldn't expect 'miracle' of peace in Holy Land

Justin McLellan · May 1, 2024

Sudden peace negotiations or an intervention by the United States will not deliver Israelis and Palestinians from the suffering caused by the war in Gaza, a Jerusalem-based cardinal said.

Honour recognizes Catholic values of ‘Unsung Heroes’

Luke Mandato · May 2, 2024

From council members and course planners to caretakers and custodians, the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s unique recognition initiative is a celebration of its employees' and volunteers' commitments to fostering student success, regardless of their position.

Catholic education is defined by the Gospel of Christ

Let it light the fire of all who enter our schools

John Kostoff · May 2, 2024

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for the entire Catholic community to celebrate one of the finest educations that can be provided. It is also a gift to the province in so many ways.

Caritas Baby Hospital in Bethlehem remains a ray of hope in war-torn Holy Land

Judith Sudilovsky · May 2, 2024

Many people in the West Bank have been left without work but the only pediatric hospital in the area gives them a sense of hope and security.

The healing power of genuine apology

Lea Karen Kivi · May 2, 2024

An apology has great power to heal a wrong suffered.

The heartfelt sound of human solidarity

Luke Stocking · May 2, 2024

This column is a thank-you to 52,629 people — everyone who signed our Stand for the Land campaign letter to the Honduran Ambassador to Canada.

Ad Orientem

Fiction that reveals the truth of Christ

Dcn. Andrew Bennett · May 2, 2024

Some readers who, like me, have a fondness for a good English novel, particularly those with a Catholic bent, will be familiar with the works of Fr. Robert Hugh Benson (1871-1914).

Meeting Anglican primates, Pope Francis talks about overcoming divisions

Cindy Wooden · May 2, 2024

Unity within Christian communities and the unity of all the churches will grow only as believers draw closer to Jesus and learn to be honest in examining if they are listening to the Holy Spirit or to their own preferences, Pope Francis told leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Mightier than the sword: Words are a Swiss Guard's best weapon

Carol Glatz · May 2, 2024

One of the oldest military corps in the world, the Pontifical Swiss Guard, has always armed itself with the best gear available in its 518 years of active service protecting the pope.

Editorial

Foolish aplenty

May 2, 2024

It might have been appropriate to raise the white flag of Ugly Ville over the April 23 meeting of the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

Pope Francis’ address to members of the Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education Project

Catholic Register Staff · May 2, 2024

Pope Francis’ address to members of the Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education Project meeting in Rome on April 22, 2024

Questioning Faith

We’re all worthy guests at the Father’s table

Mary Marrocco · May 2, 2024

At a Project Rachel retreat, one participant approached a facilitator toward the end of the weekend. “Why?” she asked, incredulous. “Why would someone who’s never had an abortion want to spend their time helping us who have?”

Fr. Paradis a trailblazer in reconciliation

Oblate’s missionary work honoured by Catholic Missions

Quinton Amundson · May 2, 2024

Fr. François Paradis, an Oblate of Mary Immaculate (OMI) will receive this year’s Catholic Missions In Canada’s (CMIC) St. Philip Neri Award.

New Orleans Archdiocese investigated for child sex trafficking due to decades-old abuse claims

Gina Christian · May 2, 2024

The Louisiana State Police and the FBI are investigating whether Archdiocese of New Orleans officials -- including archbishops -- covered up child sex trafficking by clergy over several decades.

Jordan's king promises pope Christian holy sites will be protected

Justin McLellan · May 3, 2024

Pope Francis received assurances from Jordan's King Abdullah II that Christian and Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem will be protected amid the Israel-Hamas war.

For Fr. Bauer, the person came before the hockey player

New book details how legendary coach/priest set standards way before their time

Quinton Amundson · May 3, 2024

A new book about the the sporting pioneer and Basilian priest Fr. David Bauer investigates how he championed the holistic development of the hockey players he mentored.

Church vocations go beyond the priesthood

Luke Mandato · May 4, 2024

Last month’s ShareLife Speaker Series shed light on the significance of vocations and how they can be better understood and nurtured.

Charities’ award honours Fullan’s legacy

Luke Mandato · May 4, 2024

When the time of recognition finally arrived for one of the leading figures in social work in Toronto Catholic circles for nearly three decades, the man who had committed a large part of his life to assist so many took the selfless route.