August 2025

No denying South Surrey school's Catholicism

Luke Mandato · August 28, 2025

In South Surrey, B.C., St. John Paul II Academy is opening the doors for its inaugural academic year, marking the climax of a 12-year mission toward fostering a space for Catholic education and community.

Frassati Academy new Catholic option in Halifax

Luke Mandato · August 29, 2025

As students prepare to return to the classrooms, families in Halifax will have a new option for Catholic education with Frassati Academy opening its doors for its inaugural school year.

Questioning Faith

The complaining cry hiding the deepest need

Mary Marrocco · August 29, 2025

At a church event for seniors, activities and games were organized for guests, with lunch, snacks and prayer time. To the surprise of all, one woman’s voice echoed throughout the afternoon, complaining she didn’t get anything she wanted, didn’t feel well treated, and was bitterly disappointed.

Family in focus at first Eparch's dinner

Quinton Amundson · August 29, 2025

Bishop Bryan Bayda’s hope for the first annual Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada Bishop’s Dinner on Sept. 11 is for the proceeds to help this faith community meaningfully advance key pro-family initiatives.

Backpack program a boost for kids in need

Luke Mandato · August 29, 2025

St. Patrick’s Parish Student Backpack Program is once again answering the call to support low-income students with essential school supplies, sparking confidence in the students as they step into the classroom this fall.

Canadian Church pledges solidarity with Minneapolis shooting victims

Catholic Register Staff · August 29, 2025

Joining religious leaders around the United States and the world, including Pope Leo XIV, the president of the Canadian bishops’ conference has expressed “the profound closeness of the Church in Canada” to those affected by the Aug. 27 deadly shooting at a Minnesota Catholic church.

Once again: ‘Prayer is not dangerous’

Quebec bishops quick to condemn Legault’s threat to ban public prayer

Anna Farrow · August 29, 2025

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is once again promising to introduce a bill banning prayer in public, responding to a recent spate of mass Islamic prayer gatherings in the province.

Keeping St. Mary’s momentum going

Quinton Amundson · August 30, 2025

Dr. Scott Morrison considers his primary assignment during his tenure as interim president and vice-chancellor of St. Mary’s University in Calgary to be “keeping the train moving.”

Danielle Savard's 'conversion of the heart'

Singer-songwriter takes Ignatian path over the hills, through valleys

Quinton Amundson · August 30, 2025

Thanks to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Catholic singer-songwriter and neurologic music therapist Danielle Savard became attuned to spiritual warfare, the Christian concept compelling believers to put on the armour of God to resist the snares of preternatural evil forces.

Culture à la Carte

The ancient art of learning without ChatGPT

Sr. Helena Burns · August 30, 2025

“How did you guys look stuff up before the internet and ChatGPT? Did you just run to the library all the time?” an earnest young lady queried recently online.

Editorial

Intelligence is not artificial

August 30, 2025

On our Comment pages, Sr. Helena Burns issues a robust call for a return to “old school” means of acquiring, developing and retaining knowledge in the age of AI.

Amid crisis, Haitians remain hopeful, resilient

Jessica Meditz · August 31, 2025

One year ago, Joane and Jean Bertho Remy packed up their lives in Haiti, leaving behind the only home they had ever known.

Ukraine religious leaders plead for Pope's help in returning abducted children

Gina Christian · August 31, 2025

Ukraine's religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities in that nation continue to claim civilian lives amid stalled global peace negotiations.