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King’s Veritas Lecture series challenges paradigms

King’s Veritas Lecture series challenges paradigms

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In a world that is arguably becoming more depleted of humanity and solidarity, King’s University College in London, Ont., is providing a countering antidote via its Veritas Lecture Series for Faith and Culture.

Religion and vaccine hesitancy in COVID world

Religion and vaccine hesitancy in COVID world

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While the vast majority of the public has been compliant with safety measures in dealing with the pandemic, resistance to vaccination mandates, mask rules and other requirements has been high among ultra-conservative Catholic and evangelical groups.

The Thriving at Brescia program offers students the tools to be successful in their university life and beyond.

Brescia program offers tools for student success

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A holistic program at Brescia University College is giving students struggling with academic and social pressures the tools for success in school and in life.

Catholic post-secondary institutions, like Brescia University College at Western University, have maintained their bond to their Catholic heritage.

Educating mind, body and spirit

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The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education has estimated that the total number of Catholic higher education institutions around the world is over 1,300.

Grade 3 and 4 students from Msgr. Philip Coffey Catholic School in Oshawa, Ont., plant tulip bulbs on school grounds, part of the Durham Catholic board’s commitment to learn, ally and take action towards reconciliation with Indigenous people.

Indigenous learning commitment made in and out of the classroom

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On the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, 6,509 orange ribbons spanned the banisters in the foyer at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby, Ont., each representing a child from an unmarked grave at a former residential school.

The Grimard family with members of the Telegraph Creek community at St. Theresa’s Mission Church.

Two-year posting now seven, and counting

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Denise and Joshua Grimard and their children were away visiting family when they received word that their community of Telegraph Creek in the northern British Columbia interior was among the communities decimated by raging wildfires that swept over the province in August 2018.

Patricia and Doriano Baisi with a photo of their late daughter Jenny and her favourite stuffed unicorn.

Support group offers solace in time of pain

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SURREY, B.C. -- Doriano and Patricia Baisi’s eldest daughter Jenny was the kind of person you’d find first in line if you mentioned you needed some help.

Fr. Chad Franklin

‘Internal whisper’ draws 47-year-old to priesthood

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Becoming a priest at age 47 is a day Fr. Chad Franklin won’t soon forget.

Members of the Notre Dame de Lorette CWL council pose for a photo on the church steps. The council has been honoured with the Manitoba Premier’s Award for its service to the community.

CWL council earns premier’s award

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The Notre Dame de Lorette Council of The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) has been honoured by the province of Manitoba with the Premier’s Volunteer Service Award.

Julia Vo

Student trustee rolls out welcome mat for all

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Student trustee Julia Vo wants every student to know they belong.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong understands that his priesthood is about using his God-given gifts to serve others.

Sharing God’s love with the world

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On the spring morning of Saturday,  May 8, 2004, I was ordained a priest. Just after the spirit-filled and joyful ceremony at St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Director of Priest Personnel gave me my letter of appointment from the archbishop. The letter reminded me of the motto that my classmates had chosen for our ordination: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21). After a few weeks of vacation, I reported to my pastor at St. Rose of Lima Parish on Canada Day to begin my new faith journey.

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