Shepherd’s Trust helps those who were always there for others
By VANESSA SANTILLI- RAIMONDO, Catholic Register SpecialMsgr. James Hannah knows the most important part of ministry: listening to people’s experiences.
A donation to ShareLife invests in people
By LUKE MANDATO, Catholic Register SpecialIn 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.
Assumption benefactor brings faiths together
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterEducator and philanthropist Dr. Dan Andreae has been a friend and champion of Assumption University in Windsor, Ont., for more than 15 years.
Recent developments in Ontario regarding Wills
By Eric J. Bundgard, Catholic Register SpecialMost people in Ontario have a generalized familiarity with the concept of a Last Will and Testament (or “Will”, for short).
What’s in a name? As it turns out, a lot
By Catholic Register StaffIt 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.
Daily TV Mass comfort draws legacy donors
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThough 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.
At Catholic Missions, charity begins at home
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterWith the years of COVID-19 pandemic in the rear-view mirror, Catholic Missions In Canada (CMIC) approached 2023 as a year to reassert its visibility in the Canadian Catholic community.
Plan now, save grief later
By Arthur Peters, Catholic Register SpecialRecently, I attended a meeting where the discussion turned to the matter of making your estate plan. The presenter noted that in doing so, your priorities should be family, charity and then the tax man.
Avoid the creation of a tax burden in estate plan
By Peter Okonski, Catholic Register SpecialWhen you start considering who should inherit various parts of your estate and other assets, think about the most tax-effective solutions that avoid creating tax burden for your beneficiaries.
Let the Montreal Irish story be told
By Peter Stockland‘The last piece of the puzzle’ marks the 6,000 fleeing famine only to be buried in Canada’s largest mass grave
Despite tumultuous times, support still flows
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, Catholic Register SpecialAmid the pandemic hardships of the past few years and a rapidly changing world since, Catholic Family Services (CFS) Toronto has maintained its unwavering support for those in need. Executive director Brenda Spitzer credits much of this resilience to the generous support of donors.