Cardinal delivers message of joy to packed audience
TORONTO - Christians must pay attention to the reality of evil but do so with hope-filled joy, Cardinal Thomas Collins told a packed hall at the annual Cardinal's dinner.
The top five no-nos of estate planning
A comprehensive estate plan provides for the transfer of assets to designated heirs after a person’s death as well as makes provisions for management of a person’s affairs in the event they are incapable of doing so themselves while still alive. An estate plan ensures your wishes are carried out. But it must be created properly. Below Amanda J. Stacey, a partner in the Private Client Services and Charity and Not-for- Profit groups at Miller Thomson LLP., reviews some of the most common estate planning mistakes and pitfalls.
"Crosswords for Catholics" by Bob Carson
Crosswords for Catholics: 92 puzzles that are good for the soul
By Bob Carson
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Who says religion can't be fun? Crosswords for Catholics is a book of 92 original crossword puzzles by Bob Carson, whose crosswords appear weekly in The Catholic Register. Intended to be uplifting and entertaining, this large-format book combines clues based on traditional religious themes with clues based on artists and entertainers whose work is influenced by faith. The answers aren't exclusively religious but each puzzle has a distinctly religious flavour. Themes range from bible figures, saints and religious orders to writers, artists and social leaders to the Stations of the Cross, the rosary and miracles.
Canadian orders: 124 pages / Paperback / 8"x10.5" / $10.49 plus shipping / ISBN 978-0-9784389-9-9 / © 2014 Catholic Register Books
US and International orders: 124 pages / Paperback / 8"x10.5" / $10.49 plus shipping / ISBN 978-0-9784389-9-9 / © 2014 Catholic Register Books
Donations a ‘tremendous witness’
The Archdiocese of Toronto’s $105-million fundraising campaign has surpassed $40 million in donations and pledges, due in large part to almost $700,000 contributed personally by clergy.
The extraordinary synod on the family
From Oct. 5-19 approximately 250 people will gather in Vatican City for the extraordinary synod on the family. Pope Francis has written that the synod will discuss the "challenges of marriage, of family life, of the education of children, and the role of the family in the life of the church."
Cardinal Turcotte falls gravely ill
The people of the Archdiocese of Montreal have been asked to pray for popular Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte as he lies ill in hospital.
Interfaith council hosts mayoral debate
TORONTO - If you’ve been waiting for your chance to hear Toronto’s mayoral candidates address poverty, housing, faith and ethics all at the same time — and maybe even use the word “praxis” — the Toronto Area Interfaith Council has the all-candidates event for you.
Youth Speak News Team 2015-2016
The Catholic Register is pleased to introduce our new Youth Speak News team. These 11 young people were selected from a record number of applicants to The Register's successful YSN program.
Redemptorists to pay $20-million in Quebec abuse suit
The Redemptorists of Canada have agreed to pay $20 million to settle claims from a sexual-abuse lawsuit filed in Quebec.
The following is statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins.