A New York Catholic corporate titan who is mired in the legal scandals of a Canadian porn merchant turns out to also be one of the poster boys for the Vatican’s latest social justice adventure.
Avalanche of activity as St. Peter’s meets Lord Stanley
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterArguably the greatest trophy in all of pro sports paid a visit to St. Peter’s Church in Woodbridge, Ont., in late August.
Together in prayer for Saskatchewan’s grief
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterSaskatchewan’s Catholic bishops have expressed their condolences to the victims of this past weekend’s horrific stabbing spree on the James Smith First Nation and nearby Weldon, Sask., that left 11 dead, including one of the accused, and at least 18 injured.
U.S. millennials more engaged in digital religion
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCanadian millennials engage less in digital religion practices compared to their U.S. counterparts, a new study authored by Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme, an associate professor of sociology and legal studies at the University of Waterloo, has found.
Agencies help Ukraine prepare for long winter
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterUkrainians, much like Canadians, know what it’s like to contend with tough winter seasons.
Indigenous spirituality a fit in Catholic Mass
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs Canadian parishes take up Pope Francis’ challenge to incorporate reconciliation into the life of the Church, particularly as we get closer to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, there are liturgical options available for Sunday morning Masses in all kinds of parishes.
Remembering believers victimized by religious hate
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIn a violent world where religion becomes an excuse for division, exclusion and attacks, it’s a good idea for the United Nations to set aside a day to remember victims of religiously motivated hate, Aid to the Church in Need Canada national director Marie-Claude Lalonde told The Catholic Register.
Catholic gift stores staggered by inflation
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) offered one ray of good news as the 7.6 year-over-year growth rate for July braked from June’s 8.1 per cent gain.
‘Staggering’ rise in anti-Catholic hate in Canada
By TERRY O’NEILL, Canadian Catholic NewsCanadian and international observers are condemning media, politicians and other opinion leaders for turning a blind eye to a startling new report that shows a 260-per-cent increase in anti-Catholic hate crimes in the past year.
Prendergast finally off into retirement
By Susan Korah, Catholic Register SpecialEnvironmental stewardship is a value Archbishop Terrence Prendergast has held near and dear to his heart during his episcopacy, and his final pastoral letter reflects this as his time as Apostolic Administrator came to an end Aug. 11.
Sex misconduct suit hangs over Ouellet
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCardinal Marc Ouellet’s legal battle over allegations he made unwanted sexual advances toward a young intern over a decade ago might place him between the Church’s Code of Canon Law and Canadian law.