Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
Father-daughter battle period poverty
For the past five years Jada Malott and her dad Mike have been at the forefront of feminine hygiene advocacy in Windsor, Ont.
Religion and vaccine hesitancy in COVID world
While the vast majority of the public has been compliant with safety measures in dealing with the pandemic, resistance to vaccination mandates, mask rules and other requirements has been high among ultra-conservative Catholic and evangelical groups.
Halifax takes unique run at housing crisis
Halifax parishes are working to fight homelessness by offering church property as the sites for emergency shelters to house those in need.
Brescia program offers tools for student success
A holistic program at Brescia University College is giving students struggling with academic and social pressures the tools for success in school and in life.
COVID precaution kills OFSAA dreams
For Sarah Martin, hopes to watch her daughter Kyla compete for a medal at the Ontario high school cross-country championships this fall have been dashed once again due to COVID-19.
Therapist finds beauty in healing, faith
Physiotherapist Robbie de Fleuriot believes in taking a holistic approach to physical recovery.
Indigenous learning commitment made in and out of the classroom
On the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, 6,509 orange ribbons spanned the banisters in the foyer at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby, Ont., each representing a child from an unmarked grave at a former residential school.
Van attack victim’s light still shines
The memory of Yonge Street van attack victim Anne Marie D’Amico and her positive and helping ways have been honoured with the North York Women’s Shelter unveiling a new building bearing her name.
‘Internal whisper’ draws 47-year-old to priesthood
Becoming a priest at age 47 is a day Fr. Chad Franklin won’t soon forget.
Immigrant centre aids 200 Afghan refugees
Resettlement agencies are working to find ways to meet the holistic needs of the growing number of Afghan refugees arriving in Canada.