Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
Women of Faith conference balances the spiritual and feminine
Dorothy Pilarski is only half joking when she urges the women in her mother’s group to use their kitchen counters as a pulpit.
Animal welfare and the Church
Since watching a Netflix documentary on veganism five years ago, Fr. Donatello Iocco has never been the same.
Course explores holistic needs of those in care
Personally and professionally, Julie Turenne-Maynard sees daily the loneliness and isolation amongst an aging population living at home or in long-term care facilities across Canada.
Looking for Catholic love in a locked down world
Online dating as a Catholic has always been tough for Lisa van der Wilt and the global pandemic hasn’t made it any easier.
Jean Augustine sees future in the past
At this pivotal moment in the conversation around anti-Black racism in North America and beyond, Jean Augustine is reminded of the Sankofa — a bird associated with a west African proverb used to express the importance of reaching back for knowledge gained from the past.
African Heritage Month launched at TCDSB
The Toronto Catholic District School Board has kicked off February with celebrations recognizing the contributions of Black people to Canada and to the world.
Health providers ‘roll with the punches’
There’s no question the global pandemic has posed great challenges to health systems around the world, from the many suffering from illness to those providing their support and care.
Faith drives fight for racial justice
For Dr. Danielle Hyles, Catholic faith and equity in education go hand-in-hand.
Community fills void left by stolen angel
The kindness of strangers has eased the pain of staff and residents at a Hamilton hospice caused by thieves who made off with a guardian angel that decorated the building exterior for the Christmas season.
WWF grant aids environment, mental health
Briana Zhong is stepping up to help the environment while at the same time supporting her school mates in managing the stress and isolation of COVID-19.