The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has unveiled a new strategic vision conceptualized to enhance and enliven future ecumenical and interfaith initiatives.
Interfaith support for Ottawa church following recent vandalism attack
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterOttawa's St. Martin de Porres Parish has called for continued prayers as messages of support for the church continue to pour in from various religious communities after another act of vandalism was reported at the end of last month.
Jasper parish relieved church withstands wildfire
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church still stands after wildfires tragically devastated the township of Jasper, Alta., and the adjoining and renowned Jasper National Park of Canada for nearly a week late last month.
Thousands descend on shrine for St. Anne novena
By Angelica Vecchiato, Register CorrespondentThousands of pilgrims from across the globe flocked to the Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre, Que., over nine days in late July to prayerfully participate in an annual novena dedicated to the grandmother of Christ.
Catholic charities unite to meet prisoner hospice needs
By Anna FarrowIn response to the concerns for the rising numbers of incarcerated Canadians asking to end their lives by medical assistance in dying (MAiD), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto has brought together two organizations that serve the marginalized of society in a unique collaboration to provide end-of-life care for prisoners.
Tears mark end of 100+ years of Carmelite Day Nursery
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterDry eyes were a scarce sight inside New Casa Abril Restaurant in the Oakwood Village area of Toronto last night as staff from both the past and present of Carmelite Day Nursery gathered together to celebrate the daycare’s historic run ahead of its permanent closure on July 31.
Catholic church withstands Jasper devastation
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church withstood the devastating wildfires that ravaged the municipality of Jasper and the adjacent Jasper National Park.
The Rosary Olympics goes for gold
By Sheila Nonato, Catholic Register SpecialAs the first week of Olympic competition launched July 26 in Paris, Hozana, a popular free prayer app with 1.5 million users, is inviting everyone to embrace its “Rosary Olympics” challenge, a spiritual counterpart to the Olympic Games.
New director named for Hamilton CYO
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterBrett Martin has been named executive director of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Diocese of Hamilton.
Hamilton diocese marks decade of Marian Days
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Hamilton Diocesan Marian Days initiative has returned for its 10th year this summer, marking a decade of unique public displays of love and adoration to our Holy Mother.
Young adults defying secularism trend in Canadian Church
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterReports of dwindling religious practice among Catholics in Canada may be more prevalent each year, but a different trend showing increased interest from young adults is giving hope for a possible resurgence of the Church in the near future.