October 2026

Fr. Joe LeClair shone a light on a dark world

Scott Ventureyra · October 14, 2026

I was terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Fr. Joe LeClair. He died surrounded by family on the evening of Oct. 8.

Miniseries on Vancouver deacon in development

‘We gotta make a show about you, man!’

Nicholas Elbers · October 14, 2026

For years, people told Deacon Zak Santiago he should write a screenplay about his life, but he never felt it was the right time.

Canada’s Catholics offer Pope Leo prayers, support after lung cancer diagnosis

Quinton Amundson · October 14, 2026

Canada’s Catholic community is offering prayers and messages of support to uplift Pope Leo XIV following the announcement of his lung cancer diagnosis after undergoing surgery at Gemelli Hospital Oct. 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgery

Courtney Mares · October 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV underwent more medical exams and started respiratory physical therapy on Oct. 14, the day after the lung cancer surgery that removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung.

Roundabout journey leads to the priesthood

Luke Mandato · October 15, 2026

Looking back on years as a young man searching for meaning beyond, and now as a newly ordained transitional deacon, Michael Berlin-Riga’s journey has long been marked by quiet moments of grace and a growing call not to be served, but to serve.

Dr. Andrew Simone: giant of radical generosity

Luke Mandato · October 15, 2026

In the first and, hopefully, last time I admit it editorially, I was as tense and nervous as a journalist could be walking into the office of Dr. Andrew Simone.

Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital

Courtney Mares, Junno Arocho Esteves · October 15, 2026

The Vatican meeting of the world's bishops' conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of "Amoris Laetitia" concluded on the evening of Oct. 14 with prayers for Pope Leo XIV's recovery from lung cancer surgery.

From Cardinal Leo's letter on engagement with municipal elections

Catholic Register Staff · October 15, 2026

Letter from Cardinal Frank Leo on Catholic engagement with municipal and Catholic School Board Trustee elections.

Catholic social teaching overcomes political apathy

Matthew Marquardt · October 15, 2026

There are many issues facing voters in each of the coming elections. On every one of these issues, Catholic social teaching can cast light.

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The thread that binds our common home

Gerry Turcotte · October 15, 2026

I had the honour recently of representing the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver on an inter-faith series exploring the impact of climate change.

In hospital, Pope Leo's tests show 'good recovery of the operated lung,' doctors say

Courtney Mares · October 15, 2026

Doctors treating Pope Leo XIV said Oct. 15 that tests show "good recovery of the operated lung" two days after his cancer surgery.

God’s peace guides lay missionary’s work

Mariela Torroba Hennigen · October 16, 2026

The profound peace and joy Veronica D’Andrea felt in teaching young children about Jesus has led her to embrace the call to serve as a lay missionary in Bolivia this autumn.

Stokes’ deaf ministry a sign of the times

56 years of being present

Luke Mandato · October 16, 2026

Carol Stokes has officially retired, leaving behind a legacy of decades of faithful service, most notably to the Archdiocese of Toronto's deaf ministry whom she championed for 56 years.

St. Peter's Seminary's 100 years of influence

Quinton Amundson · October 16, 2026

The sheer scope of notable bishops, priests, permanent deacons, lay apostles, even an eventual member of the cardinalate, Cardinal Thomas Collins archbishop emeritus of Toronto, formed by this major seminary in London, Ont., is impressive.

Jazz event builds bridges among Christians

Terry O'Neill · October 16, 2026

Jazz, hymns and two Christian traditions converged at a Catholic parish in Coquitlam, B.C., to reveal a truth Pope Leo XIV named after a concert in the gardens of his Castel Gandolfo summer residence: Beauty draws us toward God.

The Mustard Seed

New book calls for close Christian encounter

Glen Argan · October 16, 2026

Pope John XXIII called for the Second Vatican Council to present the Catholic faith in ways his contemporaries could better understand. He made this one of the council’s two main purposes; the other was restoring the unity of the Christian Church.

Editorial

Leading life’s Way

October 16, 2026

Catholics should be universally grateful for Pope Leo XIV’s condemnation of capital punishment in the wake of a horribly botched execution in Tennessee.

Faith-based care embodies religious commitment

Ray Pennings · October 16, 2026

The Sisters of St. Martha’s decision to end their affiliation with an Antigonish, Nova Scotia hospital deserves respect.

For 50 years, CEFO fights for Catholic education

Luke Mandato · October 16, 2026

The Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (CEFO) marks a milestone 50 years of steadfast support for Catholic education across the province this year.

Pope Leo's prognosis favourable, Canadian doctor says

Luke Mandato · October 16, 2026

As Pope Leo XIV continues to recover from surgery, a leading Canadian thoracic surgeon says the outlook is far more positive than initial public worries suggested.