Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register
Homewood retreat resilient in COVID era
Bonni Roset has perennially witnessed powerful expressions of faith and fellowship at the Diocese of Victoria’s annual youth retreat over the past two decades.
Study proves value of religious schools
A new study suggests that American students attending an independent school aligning with their religious identity achieved higher scores on standardized math and reading tests compared to non-religious peers.
Indoor Masses on hold indefinitely in Quebec
Except for funeral ceremonies with up to 25 attendees, Quebec’s churches will remain empty for the foreseeable future.
Montreal Catholics mobilize prayer vigil for religious freedom in wake of COVID restrictions
Evelyn Campbell was shocked when the Quebec government suddenly mandated that all places of worship impose a vaccine passport system as of Dec. 20.
Rise Up conference a pandemic casualty
Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) had designs to begin 2022 with a bang with its ambitious national conference Rise Up: UNLEASHED on Jan. 6-8.
New health measures for Mass vary across Canada
As of Dec. 20, anyone entering a place of worship in Quebec will be required to show their vaccination status.
Special needs students shine with clothing drive
A Christmas tree adorned with scarves, gloves, toques and jackets instead of the classic bells, ornaments and ribbons is captivating plenty of eyes at the entrance of Toronto’s Loretto College School.
Christmas Mass capacity picture rosier in 2021
Parishes across Canada have the green light to open their doors to more parishioners celebrating the birth of Christ than was allowed last year.
Calgary sisters sow seeds of the season
The Seeds of the Word Catholic Community has covered a lot of ground in southern Alberta this Advent season to empower young and old to prepare their hearts to welcome Christ on Dec. 25.
Actor sees similarities between Dickens’ age and today
Celebrated Canadian actor Robert Holmes (R.H.) Thomson is about to step back into his element after a pandemic-induced hiatus.