Funds secured for new schools as demand grows in Edmonton, Calgary
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterNew schools are on their way to address growing enrolment and demand in Catholic schools in Alberta’s two largest cities.
Prison ministry offers comfort, connection
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsOf the seven Corporal Works of Mercy it seems that the sixth, “Visiting the Imprisoned,” receives the least attention.
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom to grant degrees
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOur Lady Seat of Wisdom College attained a historic and long-sought achievement Feb. 28 when it was authorized to grant a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities starting in 2024-25.
Lecture tackles changing Church roles of men, women
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterAn upcoming lecture at St. Jerome’s University will give a glimpse into the role gender plays within the Catholic Church and how it’s adapted and expanded over time.
Getting into the ‘Spiritus’ of young adult ministry
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe newest workshop from the Office of Catholic Youth is delving into Scripture, aiming to help young adults answer one of life’s great questions: “Who am I?”
The workshop “(Re)discovering Who We Are: God’s Answer to the Question of Identity” took place March 13 at St. Thomas More Parish in Scarborough and explored the speculative side of personal identity through the Catholic lens.
Shamrocks, slainte take to Toronto streets
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe streets of Toronto will once again be lined with people sporting green, white and orange as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes over the heart of downtown on the big day — March 17.
Vancouver Archdiocese stands against anti-Semitism
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsAnti-Semitic rhetoric has become so intense amid pro-Palestinian sentiment in Canada that a Vancouver rabbi is more concerned about the safety of his oldest son on a Montreal university campus working to stop anti-Semitism, than he is about his middle child, who is currently living in Israel.
Speaking to Archdiocese of Vancouver employees at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Infeld said in recent months nearly all Jewish services and events have needed to have security.
Pope tasks judge to investigate Cardinal Lacroix
By François Gloutnay, OSV NewsPope Francis has asked a retired Quebec judge to conduct an investigation “into the facts, circumstances and imputability of (an) alleged offense” targeting Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix.
Conservatives all in on exploitation bill
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterIn contrast to the controversial Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) recently tabled by the federal government, Conservative MPs are putting their weight behind Bill C-270 to prevent young people from being exploited by online pornography.
Abuse charges withdrawn against Toronto priest
By Catholic Register StaffSexual abuse charges have been withdrawn against a Toronto priest on loan to the Diocese of Peterborough.
Filipino Catholics resurrect Manitoba parish
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe revival of St. Isidore Parish in Vita, Man., 13 years after it closed in 2011 due to a dwindling congregation, was sparked by curiosity.