Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
Tiny homes’ project houses homeless
A tiny homes project out of a Kitchener, Ont., Catholic church is keeping the homeless safe and warm as the region prepares for its first winter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dignity recovered for forgotten vets
Patrick James Cox was a decorated soldier honoured for serving in France with the 7th Canadian Railway Troops in 1917, but in 1933 died at the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital in Toronto fighting a very different battle.
Freedom a privilege not to be wasted
Living in a free country is a privilege some young people take for granted these days, but not Canadian teen Emmanuel Adegboyega.
Shepherd’s Trust a blessing for retired priests
Though eight years into retirement, Msgr. John Pilkauskas still has plenty to give in service to the community, thanks, he says, in large part to the support provided by The Shepherd’s Trust.
Organ donation: The gift of a lifetime
Stuart Asselstine had every intention of becoming an organ donor but never thought he would be alive to witness a friend benefitting from his generosity.
Pandemic opens eyes to pre-planning funerals
Due to the global health crisis caused by COVID-19, it appears more people are considering the reality of death and making preparations for the inevitable.
Nonna’s example and recipes aid hungry
A new cookbook inspired by the memories of a grandmother’s love, courage and faith is helping to feed hungry Canadians one dish at a time.
Schools utilizing tents as learning spaces
Tents are being used to expand classroom space in the outdoors at a number of Toronto Catholic schools as they work to ensure staff and student safety while preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Rosary CD aims to lead people to healing, peace
Over the past year, musician and composer Maryana Erzinger has been on a creative spiritual journey she hopes will inspire the world through song.
A grandma’s love eases the pain
A high school student whose yearbook tribute to his late grandmother was replaced with a racist message says her legacy of faith is helping him through this challenging time.