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Kathryn Oswin-Groh (left in Santa hat) and Michelle Perkins-Ball (far right) lead the St. Oscar Romero Secondary School Share Christmas campaign. The annual campaign brings the spirit of Christmas into the community.

Tears fall as graces flow from students

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Emotion filled the eyes of Kathryn Oswin-Groh and Michelle Perkins-Ball throughout their joint interview with The Catholic Register as the educators at Toronto’s St. Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School shared how they have become better people because of the school’s annual Share Christmas community outreach campaign, a tradition.  

Quarterback Cody Fajardo, above hoisting the Grey Cup at the Montreal Alouettes’ victory parade in downtown Montreal.

Cody Fajardo’s winning formula

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Underdog, Catholic, champion… with a ‘sprinkle of Jesus’

The Knights of Columbus B.C. and Yukon Council delivered 1,000 coats to Holy Eucharist Cathedral in New Westminster. B.C., just a few of the 1,000,000 coats donated by the Knights across North America since 2009. B.C. and Yukon Council State Deputy Herb Yang said the program keeps growing from year to year.

1,000,000 coats and counting

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Knights of Columbus hit milestone in keeping kids warm

Jordan and Tammy Peterson

Wrestling with their faith

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Jordan and Tammy Peterson carve out their own path on journey to truth

An urn containing cremated remains. Cremation is but one form of burial approved of by the Catholic Church.

Understanding your options for final resting

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Planning your final arrangements can be a time to reflect on a well-lived life and decide how your faith will define your everlasting resting spot.

Dr. Dan Andreae

Assumption benefactor brings faiths together

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Educator and philanthropist Dr. Dan Andreae has been a friend and champion of Assumption University in Windsor, Ont., for more than 15 years.

Elizabeth Pierce, executive director at Catholic Family Services of Durham, speaks with a Rose of Durham client.

A donation to ShareLife invests in people

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In 1988, the Rose of Durham opened its doors to assist young parents in the Durham Region. What was initially planned to be nothing more than a residential home for young women has turned into a dedicated support hub for all young parents and their children throughout the region.

Msgr. James Hannah, with a member of the police honour guard, at his farewell Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish.

Shepherd’s Trust helps those who were always there for others

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Msgr. James Hannah knows the most important part of ministry: listening to people’s experiences. 

Cardinal Thomas Collins celebrates the Daily TV Mass at Toronto’s Loretto Abbey Chapel.

Daily TV Mass comfort draws legacy donors

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Though Deacon Mike Walsh always tells people “that the Daily TV Mass is not a replacement for going to the parish,” he cherishes that so many people view these liturgical broadcasts as a source of unfailing comfort and spiritual nourishment.

You’re leaving part of your estate to St. Patrick’s Parish — but which one? Is it the Phelpston, Ont., parish, above, or in Markham, Toronto? Be specific.

What’s in a name? As it turns out, a lot

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It seems easy and straightforward when you make out your Will: you divide your assets between family, charitable causes and other beneficiaries and all is said and done. Your final wishes are now in writing and detailed for those who survive you.

Stay up to date on legislative changes surrounding Wills.

Recent developments in Ontario regarding Wills

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Most people in Ontario have a generalized familiarity with the concept of a Last Will and Testament (or “Will”, for short). 

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