Let’s launch a year of living intentionally
As society emerges from the spectre of the pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to construct a positive “new normal” in which we live out Gospel values personally and collectively.
A new early intervention mental health program aimed at decreasing the barriers youth face when trying to access mental health supports is launching in Simcoe County, north of Toronto.
After two years, Holy Week looking more familiar
Barring a dramatic reversal in pandemic fortune, the vast majority of Canadian Catholics will celebrate Holy Week as they did before COVID-19 infected society two years ago.
‘Be not afraid’
Walking recently through the University of Toronto campus, I noticed a young fellow on the other side of the street jogging energetically past.
The Archdiocese of Vancouver will conduct a review of how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Church in Vancouver, how the archdiocese responded and what, if anything, should be done to improve responses in future emergencies.
Little Italy Good Friday procession a no-go again
For the third straight year, the annual Good Friday procession through the streets of Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood is cancelled.
Speaking Out: Time to reap lessons of Lent
For all Catholics, the Lenten season holds a particular significance. For schoolchildren, the season was perhaps marked by pancakes in the school gym on Shrove Tuesday and worksheets on what kind of candy we wouldn’t eat for the next month and a half.
‘Return to Mass’ campaign launched
The substantial loosening of public health protocols at places of worship around Canada — except, for now, B.C. — has made it possible to manifest the Catholic Mass that existed before COVID-19. But senior clergy know it will take time to restore parishes to pre-pandemic vibrancy.
When COVID is over most Catholic Register readers just want to move on, but those same readers overwhelmingly would like their parish to mark a Pandemic Day.
Schools welcome back international students
Last year one international student living just outside Beijing, China, would get up at 3 a.m. to virtually attend an afternoon seminar at the University of St. Michael’s College, recalls Mark McGowan.
Archdiocese of Toronto unveils reopening protocols
With the big exception of continued mask-wearing, Masses throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto are ready to resemble pre-pandemic normalcy.
As restrictions lift, parishes excited to reconnect
Fr. Paul Kavanagh is excited about the developments for Alberta places of worship in recent weeks and the promise of what lies around the corner.
Work vs. life: Seeking meaning
Vaccine mandate tensions creep into Church
A parishioner in Australia captured the moment when police interrupted Mass to demand that five people who were not wearing face masks comply with the law.
Worship restrictions are easing
Pews packed with mask-free churchgoers of all ages; communal singing; parish halls buzzing with conversation as the coffee brews.