September 2026

Markham church envisioned as community hub

Quinton Amundson · September 11, 2026

Never has Blessed Frédéric Ozanam Parish had a place to call its own in Markham, Ont., since it grew out of its sister parish, St. Patrick’s, in 2017.

Resisting political idolatry’s siren call

Freedom only operates with the truth

Scott Ventureyra · September 12, 2026

For over six years I have written about the Covid-19 debacle. In the spring of 2020, when questioning lockdowns, masking policies, Anthony Fauci, or the recommendations and policies of the World Health Organization, I was met with accusations of being “anti-science” and supporting conspiracy theories.

Grant breathes new life into rural Manitoba church

Quinton Amundson · September 12, 2026

A historically significant house of worship in Fork River, Man., can now be preserved thanks to the persistence of a determined Catholic community and an unexpected $100,000 grant from the provincial government.

A new generation hungers for Nouwen

Quinton Amundson · September 12, 2026

Henri Nouwen, the Dutch Catholic priest, professor, theologian and inexhaustible writer, continues to resonate and grow a readership of spiritual seekers 30 years after his death on Sept. 21, 1996.

MAiD for mental illness up for quick debate

Quinton Amundson · September 14, 2026

The Help Not Harm Act is slated for a second hour of debate Sept. 23, the third day of the fall parliamentary session. And if current scheduling remains intact, Bill C-218 will undergo its pivotal second reading vote in the House of Commons Oct. 7.

Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales

‘A remarkable victory’

Simon Caldwell · September 14, 2026

The Catholic Church in England and Wales has welcomed the defeat of a bill to legalize assisted suicide.

Trump backs Irish unification, bucking US neutrality, drawing US Irish Catholic praise

Kate Scanlon · September 15, 2026

President Donald Trump backed Irish unification during a meeting Sept. 12 with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin, a move that drew praise from a U.S. Irish Catholic fraternal organization.

At Montreal's Loyola High School, mission trumps government funds

Quinton Amundson · September 15, 2026

Montreal's Loyola High School has opted to protect its 130-year-old Jesuit Catholic identity by forgoing provincial government subsidies starting in 2029 and becoming an independent school.

Cardinal Czerny inaugural recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

Gina Christian · September 16, 2026

The first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal will be awarded to Cardinal Michael Czerny, the former prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

In Cuernavaca, North American bishops focus on migration, AI and Church cooperation

Marietha Góngora V. · September 16, 2026

In a spirit of prayer and dialogue, bishops representing the conferences of Mexico, the United States and Canada met in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to discern ways to strengthen collaboration across North America.

Pope Leo warns technology cannot replace the value of human relationships

Josephine Peterson · September 16, 2026

In a world of increasing technological dependence and polarization, Pope Leo XIV said there is greater urgency for humanity to see itself as a single "human community."

Bishops of North America: We are a Church called to walk in communion

Marietha Góngora V. · September 17, 2026

In recent days, a fraternal gathering brought together representatives of the U.S., Mexican and Canadian episcopal conferences in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to share experiences, identify common challenges and seek pastoral collaboration on migration, human dignity and evangelization.

Dream turns into ‘a little miracle’ at Hope House

Terry O'Neill · September 17, 2026

On a sunny Thursday afternoon in August, a group came together to mark the opening of Hope House, operated by the Christian-faith-based Talitha Koum Society (TK).

Carrying the Cross opens hearts, minds

‘For God, all things are possible’

Harry McAvoy · September 17, 2026

On a recent morning, after Mass, I changed the sign on the parish lawn. With encouragement from the Bride and the good Pastor’s blessing, I chose a verse from the day’s gospel reading, “For God, all things are possible.” As I placed the letters I reflected, I sure hope this is true.

The Mustard Seed

The Franciscan path to passion for Christ

Glen Argan · September 17, 2026

St. Francis of Assisi was arguably the greatest saint after Mary, the Mother of God.

Whistler welcomes Catholic sanctuary

Faith, beauty converge in Our Lady of the Mountains

Luke Mandato · September 17, 2026

When the doors of Whistler’s new Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church finally opened for its consecration, the space that, while still slightly unfinished, carried the sense of years toward a completed vision.

Editorial

Critical mission

September 17, 2026

Critics might accuse Montreal’s Loyola private Catholic school of capitulating to the Quebec government’s anti-faith obsession by choosing to forego public funding and become officially independent.

Young Catholic professionals set to ‘Arise’

Luke Mandato · September 17, 2026

Young Professional Catholics of Toronto’s first major conference arrives Sept. 26.

Culture à la Carte

Crafting the measuring stick of judgment

Sr. Helena Burns · September 18, 2026

We can know which actions are objectively good or bad, because God has taught us. But we simply do not know the degree of culpability that anyone bears. We don’t have access to their inner life or a God’s eye view.

Canadian Martyrs’ feast marks 400 years of faith

Martyrs’ Shrine celebration scheduled for Sept. 26

Luke Mandato · September 18, 2026

The Feast of the Canadian Martyrs will be felt in a particularly special way Sept. 26 at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ont. where celebrations will fete the 400th anniversary of Saint Jean de Brébeuf’s arrival in the region.