Features
Vancouver – Thousands have seen his videos about saints, yoga and wearing one’s Sunday best. Now, the priest of Ask Fr. Nick is back at it again — this time, taking questions about Lent.
Niagara University falls for opportunity in Vaughan
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterStudents in Southern Ontario have another option for a post-secondary Catholic education with the expansion of Niagara University to Vaughan, Ont.
St. Augustine course bridges historic gap between Catholics and Protestants
By Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – Catholic and Protestant scholars at the University of British Columbia are finding ways to actually use the Reformation to bring them closer together.
St. Mary’s University mixes Catholic studies and social justice in new program
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterFor Caroline Burns, the search is over. She has finally found a university program that will instruct her Catholic faith and provide a degree in a field of interest.
Northern classroom opens a new world in Saskatchewan
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterKing’s University College has a long history of educating its students about the wider world, but sometimes forgot about the country surrounding the small campus in London, Ont.
Former missionary sees vision come to life with Centre Oblat at Saint Paul campus
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Br. Leonardo Rego saw his vision come to life when the Centre Oblat — A Voice for Justice officially opened at Saint Paul University on Feb. 15.
New interfaith program at St. Mike's reflects Toronto's changing face
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA new program leading to a diploma from the University of St. Michael’s College is all about education with a purpose, St. Mike’s dean of theology James Ginther told The Catholic Register.
St. Joseph’s College in Edmonton looks to stand out in crowd
By Andrew Ehrkamp, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON – As St. Joseph’s College in Edmonton looks to the future, a top priority is emerging.
Brescia celebrates a century of inspiring women
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterLooking back to 1919 and the place of women in society, the world was a much different place.
Why are you here? Theologian Mary Jo Leddy looks to Canada's newcomers and the land itself for answers
By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register
For Mary Jo Leddy the question on the cover of her new book leads immediately to other questions. Why Are You Here? is Leddy’s way of asking Canadians, “Who are we? And who do we want to be?”
The Browns hit all the right notes at 60 years of marriage
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterFor 60 years, David and Jeannette Brown have made beautiful music together.