Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
The feather and the crucifix
Rosella Kinoshameg’s Catholic faith and her Indigenous traditions go hand-in-hand as a spiritual leader to the First Nations communities on Manitoulin Island.
Taking aim at cyberbullying
Kaleed Rasheed has been a champion for cyberbullying awareness and the reason hits close to home for the father of four.
Marian shrine draws faithful following
Every Saturday a group of people gather at the Marian Shrine of Gratitude in northwest Toronto to pray the rosary.
Sisters take to social media to spread Christ’s message
Pointing people to Christ through mediums like Instagram and Facebook is a calling fit for a millennial nun and Sr. Amanda Marie Detry is a perfect fit.
Raptor coach, Arkells ensure band plays on
A Mississauga Catholic school has received a shipment of brand-new musical instruments, courtesy of Toronto Raptors’ head coach Nick Nurse and Canadian rock band the Arkells.
Shawl ministry generations in the making
Like countless generations of women in her family, Olga Ciaravella spends her evenings quietly crocheting prayer shawls for those in need.
Faith paves the path of a 70-year journey
When Margaret and Paul O’Connor first met in 1946, they were teenagers enjoying a Catholic youth night at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto. As they swayed to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, little did they know that one day they would celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.
Murals help artist reconcile a difficult past
Through a commission to paint murals at three Catholic schools, Indigenous artist Ryan Willert has been able to find his own healing and reconciliation with the Catholic community.
Parents unite to fight racism
Parents in York Region looking for support while advocating for their Black children within the education system have another place to turn.
Garden project at Toronto City Hall part of province’s TRC commitments
An Indigenous garden project underway in Toronto looks to bring hope and light to the province in the journey towards healing from the dark past of residential schools.