December 2024

Saint Paul U Camino course shows the Way

Luke Mandato · December 1, 2024

Saint Paul University is offering a unique interactive course next spring that will allow students and the public alike to traverse part of a major historic Christian pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago.

Catholic Voices brings the heat to Canadian Church

Church gets cold shoulder here

Anna Farrow · December 1, 2024

When Terry Vanderpool moved from Texas to Alberta two years ago, the biggest adjustment wasn’t to the cold winters. It was to the cold shoulder given the Catholic Church in Canada.

Notre Dame shines bright as French president visits days before the 'grande réouverture'

Caroline de Sury · December 2, 2024

The world was left stunned when the first images of the rebuilt Notre Dame were published and spread with viral speed as President Emmanuel Macron walked through the bright, unrecognizably beautiful Parisian cathedral on Nov. 29, a week ahead of the Dec. 7-8 official reopening.

Postal strike wreaks havoc on charitable sector

Anna Farrow · December 3, 2024

As the Canada Post strike drags on into a third week, Canadian charities worry it is the needy people they serve that will bear the brunt of the protracted labor dispute.

Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas

Cindy Wooden · December 3, 2024

Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter's Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a simple wall marked with a cross.

Trump tariff threat spawns focus on drugs

Quinton Amundson · December 3, 2024

There is one apparent gain from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat against Canada and Mexico: it has thrust the drug addiction and access issue back to the forefront of the national conversation.

Kidnap survivor nun serves Ethiopia’s poorest

Sr. Surabhila brings healing, hope and love in CNEWA-funded medical clinic

Susan Korah · December 4, 2024

Sr. Surabhila’s face glows with joy and an inner serenity that belies her horrific ordeal at the hands of terrorist kidnappers.

Death of the Most Rev. Frederick Bernard Henry

Catholic Register Staff · December 5, 2024

His Excellency Frederick Bernard Henry, Bishop Emeritus of Calgary, died on 3 December 2024, at the age of 81.

What Catholics need to know about Palestine

Catholics for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land · December 5, 2024

Never has this generation been subjected to such a barrage of disinformation and misinformation as has been generated surrounding the current Israeli military assault on the people of Gaza.

The triangle of truth that is marriage

Andrea Mrozek · December 5, 2024

Two recent ads are receiving accolades for their pro-family messaging. The first is a near mini-movie for Volvo, promoting the car’s safety features in protecting a mother with a child in utero. The second commercial for Apple airpods flashes back in time to show us how a new baby became the teenager her father is now watching unwrap the gift of a new guitar.

Barefoot and Preaching

Carrying Jesus as baby and Lord

Leah Perrault · December 5, 2024

Twice, I was very pregnant in Advent, and I thought a lot about how riding on a donkey might bring on labour. With each month of pregnancy, babies occupied more of my body – as well as my mind and heart. And with birth, these little people become literal parts of my body and soul existing in the world distinct from me.

The Mustard Seed

Meet the homeless where they live

Glen Argan · December 5, 2024

The Edmonton police stopped outside the downtown Bissell Centre on Tuesday, as they do most mornings. Their task was to cart away the tarps and belongings of homeless people camped on the street. The previous night, the temperature had fallen to minus 16C, and people were cold.

Editorial

Return to our humble Maker

Elizabeth Scalia · December 6, 2024

In these early days of Advent, when we are immersing ourselves in biblical narratives, we can easily forget that nothing we read in Scripture is there by accident.

Excerpt from Pope Francis’ address to the JPII Institute for Marriage and the Family

Catholic Register Staff · December 6, 2024

An excerpt from Pope Francis’ address to the academic community of the John Paul II pontifical theological institute for marriage and the family science.

Show our treasures they are special to us

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 25: Sunday, December 8 to Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Lea Karen Kivi · December 6, 2024

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 25: Sunday, December 8 to Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Concerns that vulnerable pushed toward MAiD

Study shows 'erosion of care standards'

Quinton Amundson · December 6, 2024

A new survey co-commissioned by the Angus Reid Institute and Cardus found 62 per cent of Canadians are concerned that socially and financially vulnerable citizens will choose euthanasia instead of seeking out adequate and quality health care.

The elegance of the soul emerged from war

Catholic Register Special · December 6, 2024

Growing up in the shadow of the Second World War, most Canadian children were well aware of tales of sacrifice and derring-do on the part of our parents’ generation in defeating Germany and the Nazi horrors it had unleashed.

Faithful preparation earns Leo his red hat

Catholic Register Staff · December 6, 2024

Encore of the Register's exclusive interview with Archbishop Leo eight days after becoming Toronto's bishop.

No two days are alike on a cardinal’s schedule

From archdiocese duties to the Vatican, it’s non-stop

Quinton Amundson · December 6, 2024

What is the core difference between serving as a Cardinal of Toronto rather than an archbishop?

MacCarthy gets second go round with history

Quinton Amundson · December 6, 2024

Cardinal Francis Leo’s promotion within the universal Catholic hierarchy also proved to be a gift for Neil MacCarthy, the longtime director of publications and communications for the Archdiocese of Toronto.