November 2025

'Death has not the last word': El Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life

Maria del Pilar Guzman · November 1, 2025

A vibrant holiday chiefly celebrated throughout Mexico and parts of the Southwestern U.S., "El Día de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead), is a time of profound joy, not sorrow, as it commemorates the lives of loved ones no longer here, weaving together Catholic beliefs and practices with ancient Indigenous views on the afterlife.

Pray for ‘spiritual earthquake,’ Smith says

Canadian Catholic News · November 1, 2025

At his first Archbishop’s Dinner, Archbishop Richard W. Smith found inspiration in Vancouver residents’ concern with seismic safety, calling Catholics to pray for a different kind of earthquake — a “spiritual” one that topples barriers and rebuilds lives on the love of God.

Saskatoon ‘enculturation’ program welcomes new priests

Kiply Lukan Yaworski · November 2, 2025

An Enculturation Week was held in October for international “Fidei Donum” clergy who have recently arrived to serve in the Diocese of Saskatoon, providing orientation and welcome.

Dabrowski to succeed Crosby as Hamilton's Bishop

Catholic Register Staff · November 3, 2025

Bishop Joseph Dabrowski has been appointed the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton.

Program makes men part of abuse solution

Aim is to break intimate partner violence cycle

Luke Mandato · November 3, 2025

In a partnership between Toronto’s Catholic Children’s Aid Society, Catholic Family Services and the Children's Aid Society, a new program is bringing men to the front line in the fight against intimate partner violence.

Pope Leo names St. Newman patron of his alma mater in Rome

Catholic News Service · November 3, 2025

The same day Pope Leo XIV proclaimed St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church, he also named the British saint patron of the Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome.

Sudan crisis elicits compassionate Canadian response

D&P, Canadian Foodgrains Bank providing over $1.25 million in relief for beleagued area

Susan Korah · November 3, 2025

Trocaire (pronounced “throwkara”) is an Irish word for compassion. It is also the name of the Irish wing of Caritas International, the global Catholic charity, and a partner organization to Development and Peace-Caritas Canada (D&P).

St. John's well short in claim settlement

Archdiocese still looking for ways to pay $121 million judgment

Quinton Amundson · November 4, 2025

December will mark four years since the Archdiocese of St. John’s launched a comprehensive restructuring process in response to being deemed “vicariously liable” by the Newfoundland Court of Appeal for the physical and sexual abuse at the Mount Cashel Orphanage in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.

A gift to Catholic Missions aid Canada's north

Quinton Amundson · November 4, 2025

Joe Gennaro has long advocated that one of the reasons Canadian Catholics should donate to Catholic Missions In Canada (CMIC) is that 100 per cent of the funds are directed towards helping the faith flower in the remotest regions of the nation's north.

Queen of Heaven offers seamless funerals

Luke Mandato · November 4, 2025

Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services of the Archdiocese of Toronto has successfully expanded Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home with a new facility that takes care of all arrangements in one place.

Daily TV Mass is expanding services

Quinton Amundson · November 4, 2025

The Daily TV Mass’ worldwide audience continues to grow, and this 27-year-old multimedia institution is rewarding that support and loyalty with new, imaginative programming.

100 Years of keeping faith alive in Hornpayne

Catholic Missions aid keeps parish up and running

Adam Helmers · November 4, 2025

This year, Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Hornepayne, Ont., celebrates 100 years of Catholic presence. Established in 1925, the parish has stood through the shifts of an isolated northern town whose identity has long been tied to the railway.

Shepherd’s Trust aids retired priests

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo · November 4, 2025

“Beauty is a gateway to faith,” says Msgr. Michael Busch. As Rector of St. Michael’s Cathedral during its journey to becoming a minor basilica, he drew on his background in art as an evangelization tool to help parishioners and visitors connect with the sacred space.

Common questions for future goals

Christopher D. Burns · November 4, 2025

As individuals progress through various life stages, a number of changes or experiences can add layers and complexity to our personal situation and possibly impact our final future goals and intentions.

Nigerian bishop praises Trump's defence of Christians

Quinton Amundson · November 4, 2025

Persecuted Nigerian Christians are embracing U.S. President Donald Trump's designation of their homeland a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) as a long-desired answer to their anguished prayers.

Lesson learned: keep your Will current

Make sure it is up to date and a copy remains with your lawyer

Arthur Peters · November 4, 2025

When I started with the Archdiocese of Toronto almost 21 years ago, I mentioned that one area of fund development that I was not strong in was planned giving. Soon after, we made a decision to commit resources to the area of Wills and estates.

The spiritual journey of mourning

Marc Bission · November 4, 2025

The death of a loved one can bring grief that can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. In these moments of sorrow, Catholic rituals can serve as a source of comfort and guidance, helping individuals begin the healing process.

Mary, mother of Jesus and all believers, is not co-redeemer, Vatican says

Cindy Wooden · November 4, 2025

While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as "co-redemptrix" or "co-mediatrix."

Christ 'tamed' death, but people may still feel sad or outraged, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · November 4, 2025

Christ crucified and risen has tamed and transfigured death with his love, Pope Leo XIV said.

Faith in Christ's constant presence revolutionizes lives, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · November 5, 2025

The ongoing presence of the risen Christ fills life with meaning and proves that the human yearning for eternity is not only justified but is within reach, Pope Leo XIV said.