For the third time, a Canadian has been elevated to sainthood with the Oct. 20 canonization of St. Marie-Léonie Paradis.
Canadian Catholics turned up in force to celebrate the canonization of Quebec-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis in St. Peter’s Square, with bishops and priests, members of the congregation Paradis founded and devoted laity made the trip to Rome for the special occasion.
Halifax experiences Eucharist's power
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterHalifax-Yarmouth's first Eucharistic Congress wrapped up Oct. 20, drawing local faithful to numerous events over four days for prayer, reflection and worship.
The climax, according to Aurea Sadi, a project coordinator of adult faith within the Office of Pastoral Life & New Evangelization, was a five-km procession Oct. 19 from St. Agnes Church to downtown Halifax's St. Mary Cathedral Basilica. The numbers that joined for this procession surprised even organizers.
Taking the Word to Toronto streets
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Archdiocese of Toronto is hosting three days of continuous, public Bible reading in an effort to unite Christians of various traditions and cultures.
St. Joseph's Centre celebrates life
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterLike many others making their way through Toronto’s bustling morning rush hour, Frank E. D’Angelo starts his day like he has for years, with a simple cup of coffee. Instead of sipping on it at home, in gridlocked traffic or at his desk, he prefers to enjoy it on the landing steps of his crisis pregnancy centre: St. Joseph's Centre of Hope for Women in downtown Toronto.
Physicians, heal thyselves: Society seeks to heal, renew profession
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterDr. Farr Curlin aligned with fellow U.S. physicians over the past several years to form The Hippocratic Society, a group aiming to restore moral formation and conscientious clinical judgment as cherished ideals in practising good medicine.
100 simple years for St. Teresa’s Parish
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterLast Sunday marked a major milestone for St. Teresa’s in Etobicoke as the church community gathered together for a Mass celebrating the parish’s centennial anniversary.
Niagara IceDogs don't disappoint on Faith Night
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterWhile no one can say for sure whether or not divine intervention played a role in the Niagara IceDogs' improbable Oct. 17 comeback victory against the Ottawa 67’s, the demographics of the fans in attendance certainly couldn't have hurt.
Direction of Newman Theological College in Edmonton questioned
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCatholics concerned about the recent administrative actions at Newman Theological College (NTC) in Edmonton are demanding greater transparency from the board of directors and for the school to noticeably reaffirm its fidelity to imparting Catholic doctrine.
'The Singing Priest' to take Moncton stage
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M., plus many more songs and a few “yarns and jokes in between.” This is what Fr. Ray Kelly, affectionately dubbed “The Singing Priest,” will serve up at his first-ever Canadian concert at The Riverview Arts Centre in Greater Moncton, N.B., Oct. 22.
Digital dollar shelved, cash remains king
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Bank of Canada (BOC) is shelving its plan to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
A global village on fire
By Susan KorahIt’s a long way from Montreal to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. So long that you may never get there. Because your plane might have to fly over some of the most dangerous airspaces in the world.