Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register
Knights, students unite for Give a Kid a Coat campaign
As temperatures continue to drop, the Knights of Columbus’ Toronto Council 1388 is maximizing the reach of its Give a Kid a Coat this Christmas campaign through a newfound partnership with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS).
Martyrs' influence resonates today with educators
Educators from the Dufferin Peel Catholic board are drawing inspiration from three of the Canada's great missionary teachers.
Cardinal Collins takes a walk down memory lane
Only new Cardinal Francis Leo knows what he experienced when hearing the news announced Oct. 6 at the conclusion of Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus that he would be elevated to the College of Cardinals, but if it was anything like his predecessor’s experience in 2012, it is something he won’t forget anytime soon.
“I was in Washington, D.C., working with the International Commission on English in the Liturgy when in my hotel room I saw a little red light flashing on the phone that turned out to be a message from the nuncio telling me that Pope Benedict would name me a cardinal the next morning,” said Cardinal Thomas Collins of that day in early 2012. “Sure enough, Pope Benedict read off the list of the new cardinals and I was one of them — it was quite a remarkable experience.”
Saint Paul U Camino course shows the Way
Saint Paul University is offering a unique interactive course next spring that will allow students and the public alike to traverse part of a major historic Christian pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago.
Renew draws 750 youth in search of purpose
Hundreds of young Catholic adults flocked to Whitby’s Canada Event Centre to celebrate their faith as one during this year's Renew Toronto conference.
Blessed Acutis' roadmap leads to Christ
With two prominent Catholic organizations recently signing on as official partners, a new film taking an in-depth look at the soon-to-be first millennial saint is starting to catch the eye of fans of Catholic media and beyond.
'Sad' but necessary end to Welby's reign
While it was a “sad” end to Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby’s career, it was a necessary one, said a prominent Canadian Anglican.
Collins to celebrate Daily TV Mass Advent retreat
As Advent draws near, the National Catholic Broadcasting Council through its Daily TV Mass program is preparing its online Advent Retreat, offering daily reflections throughout the season of preparation to the faithful.
CPJ’s Justice House looks to secure its future
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is on the verge of securing the financial future of Justice House, a property neighbouring Parliament Hill that functions as its home for faith-inspired justice.
Bereaved called to find God in their grief
At two words, John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Holy Bible — and yet its significance cannot be overstated. Jesus, the son of God in human flesh, sheds tears through His grief at the death of Lazarus showing His humanity as He sympathizes with our pain and suffering.