Canadian Catholic commemorates compassionate, selfless 9/11 aftermath

Maureen Basnicki lost her husband Kenneth in the World Trade Center attacks. A quarter-century later, she's still building a legacy of faith, family, and service in his name.

Luke Mandato · September 11, 2026

Once paralyzed by the grief of her husband's fate, Maureen Basniki has since found a way to dedicate her work to promoting and celebrating the heroic aspects seen throughout the country on 9/11, whether through Canadians welcoming travellers in Gander, schools and churches that became shelters or firefighters and search-and-rescue crews that crossed the border to help in New York.

Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge's 9/11 loss and legacy

Hailed as a hero, suggested for sainthood, and praised as a selfless friend

Kimberley Heatherington · September 3, 2026

The offering placed before the altar on Sept. 11, 2001, was unlike any ever seen at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Manhattan's Financial District: the lifeless body of 68-year-old Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department Chaplain Father Mychal Judge.

In appreciation of Catholic health care

Doctor praises the Roman Catholic way in healing

Quinton Amundson · September 2, 2026

Dr. Simon Lasair suggests mainstream discourse surrounding the Canadian Catholic health-care system fixates on the procedures these establishments do not offer — euthanasia, abortions — when it should be recognizing the distinctiveness of its services and principles.

The defence rests

Making the legal case for the Resurrection

Quinton Amundson · August 29, 2026

Imagine Our Lord and Saviour reciting the oath to tell the truth, withstanding cross-examination and presenting the most epic first-person account of how He vanquished death itself through His glorious Resurrection on the third day.

Analysis

As postwar order frays, Pope Leo articulates a vision for peace through human dignity

Lasting peace depends on politics grounded in the dignity of every person

Josephine Peterson · August 23, 2026

As wars multiply and the post-World War II international order comes under increasing strain, Pope Leo XIV has spent the opening months of his pontificate articulating a Catholic vision for international relations rooted in human dignity, international law and multilateral cooperation.

Zaire Ink’s solace found in story of Jacob

Hip hop artist journeys similar path to Abraham’s grandson

Quinton Amundson · August 22, 2026

Naturally, one who intently studies the Holy Bible gains an affinity for certain figures chronicled in Scripture. Readers begin to see themselves in the characters as they learn about their strengths, flaws, trials and triumphs.

Police chaplains add human, spiritual dimension

Tough year as law enforcement deals with on-duty deaths

Luke Mandato · August 19, 2026

In the space of just 11 days this June, Canada’s two biggest cities mourned the line-of-duty deaths of Constables Marc Pinizzotto of Toronto Police Service and Mohamed Lamine Benredouane of the Montreal City Police Service.

The Rockies: Calgary's 'sanctuary of peace'

Quinton Amundson · August 18, 2026

Calgary Bishop William McGrattan can be counted among the tens of millions who have been captivated by the Canadian Rockies over time.

Muay Thai is God’s gift to chaplain

Ramuel Villardo integrates spiritual care, martial arts

Luke Mandato · August 8, 2026

For almost two decades, Ramuel Villardo has trained in the art of Muay Thai. Yet on any given weekday, the same man can be found walking the halls of Covenant House Toronto working as a pastoral and spiritual care advisor.

Hidden for centuries: How newly identified St. Augustine sermons were found

Katarzyna Szalajko · August 4, 2026

Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been identified in a 12th-century manuscript preserved in Poland.