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Paul Donovan, the recently retired president of Montreal’s Loyola High School, stands by the graduating class photo that contains his father Kevin, who was also a student at the storied Jesuit high school.

Keeping the faith

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MONTREAL -- When young Kevin Donovan left Montreal’s Loyola High School 67 summers ago, he could hardly foresee having a son who would one day lead the school to a landmark legal victory for religious freedom.

Setsuko Thurlow, in the wheelchair, meets with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square in March 2018 with members of the Earth Caravan. A few months earlier Thurlow had accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

Hiroshima survivor Setsuko Thurlow keeps fighting spirit

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Setsuko Thurlow, 88, isn’t just disappointed. She’s choking back tears of frustration and grief as she describes the response she’s had from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on nuclear disarmament over the last four years.

The gold-covered Dome of the Rock at the Temple Mount complex is seen in this overview of Jerusalem's Old City Dec. 6. 2017.

Pilgrims’ best virtue is patience

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Although the coronavirus upended Jacqueline Maurais’ hopes of travelling to Germany this summer to see the world’s most famous Passion Play, like many faithful Canadians, her plans have not been cancelled but postponed.

Portraits of frontline heros

Portraits of frontline heros

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The Register’s Michael Swan takes snapshots of some of the people making a difference

Restrictions on funerals have put added stress on both families and the funeral homes which are trying to create the best environment to allow people to properly grieve their loved ones.

Funeral homes adapt to grief in lockdown

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Bruce Cooke understands the difficulties families face in dealing with a loved one’s death at any time, let alone when health protocols limiting funerals to a maximum of 10 people.

Chris Bray and his family have just about had their fill of baking during pandemic.

Musician has a cure to fill the emptiness

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It’s no surprise that activities like video streaming, baking, craft making and home workouts have experienced a considerable uptick in popularity since Canada went into quarantine.

Katie and Kevin Montgomery, with sons Ben and newborn Keegan, are grateful for the care they received at Centenary Hospital during a stressful time for both patient and staff.

Amid pandemic chaos, a new life emerges

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Managing pregnancy in the midst of a global pandemic can add a lot of anxiety to what is often already an emotionally sensitive time for expecting parents. 

The Gianna Centre in Edmonton switched gears to move many of its services to an online format as COVID-19 hit and the centre had to close its doors.

Gianna volunteers step up in crisis

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CALGARY -- The easiest option for Vera Fischer when COVID-19 struck would have been to simply close the doors at the Gianna Centre.

Dominican Br. Chris Gault, who trained as a doctor, is treating patients with COVID-19 in Belfast.

Acts of kindness and courage

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The suffering caused by COVID-19 has been met by an outpouring of caring and compassion from communities and Catholic organizations worldwide.

Visitors to the University of Alberta Hospital were severely restricted at the height of the pandemic.

Hospital chaplains: First ... and last responders

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EDMONTON -- The call came from the intensive care unit at the University of Alberta Hospital. The patient had a presumptive case of the COVID-19 virus. He was hurting in body and in spirit. And he was alone.

University of Alberta medical student Virginia Goetz’s patient care expertise led her to being a valuable volunteer for The Mustard Seed homeless shelter in Calgary.

Medical student comes to aid of homeless

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CALGARY -- When the University of Alberta in Edmonton ceased campus activities in response to COVID-19, Virginia Goetz immediately looked around for an opportunity to aid Albertans most vulnerable to the pandemic.

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