September 2025

As Nantes cathedral opens after 2020 fire, Notre Dame in Paris presents reopened towers

Caroline de Sury · September 29, 2025

The northwestern French city of Nantes waited for this moment for five long years and on Sept. 27, reopened its cathedral after the 2020 arson attack. The church celebrated with local and state officials present, and topped its reopening with ballet dancers flying on the cathedral's square.

Pilgrims of Hope: A Sacred Invitation to the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre

Catholic Register Staff · September 30, 2025

A new chapter of faith and renewal has begun at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre. After more than four decades of stewardship by the Jesuits of Canada, the Centre is now guided by an Anishinabe led Board of Directors, under the spiritual care of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

Moving forward on path to healing, reconciliation

Statement from the Permanent Council to the Catholic faithful on the occasion of the 2025 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Catholic Register Staff · September 30, 2025

Through prayer and reflection, the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops continues to recognize the painful legacy of the former Indian Residential Schools and reaffirms its ongoing commitment to walking with Indigenous Peoples on the journey of reconciliation.

Coach makes champs on and off the field

Luke Mandato · September 30, 2025

On the back of years of continual pivoting from the classroom to the athletic track, even the sidelines, teacher and coach Nick Vescio has earned the prestigious 2025 Coaches' Excellence Award for transforming student-athletes into champions on and off the field.

Christian leaders blame Israel for dwindling number of Christians in Holy Land

Junno Arocho Esteves · September 30, 2025

Christian leaders in the Holy Land, as well as Palestinian government officials, condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

Trump peace plan to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza met with cautious optimism, skepticism

Kate Scanlon · September 30, 2025

President Donald Trump released a 20-point peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war Sept. 29.