Michael Higgins is of the belief the Synod on Synodality is “grounded in hope rather than in despair; in knowledge rather than ignorance.”
UPDATE: Rosica faces sexual assault lawsuit
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterA decades-old sexual assault allegation has entwined the priest who stands accused and a bishop who is now under a Vatican probe for allegedly not taking the complaint seriously.
For 50 years, Epiphany of Our Lord has been home
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterA special Mass in commemoration of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish's golden jubilee year will take place Sept. 7, marking the climax of a year’s worth of observances of the church’s long-standing history in its community.
Calgary's Africans show spirit they have to offer
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA gathering of 1,500 who filled the pews at Calgary's St. Michael’s Catholic Community parish on Aug. 25 roared with the spirit of Africa.
Following the first ever African Mass of Thanksgiving to be staged in the Diocese of Calgary, attendees came together for an outdoor reception featuring an array of gastronomy and dances revered by members of the African diaspora.
A toast to more confident Catholics
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAt the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ, the 11 disciples received the Great Commission to “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.”
Lawsuit accuses Fr. Rosica of sexually assaulting young priest
By Catholic Register StaffA lawsuit launched in March has accused Fr. Thomas Rosica, the national director of World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, of sexually assaulting a young priest in the lead up to event.
'Miracle' Jasper church still stands, says pastor
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOn Aug. 19, Fr. Anthony Narisetty, S.A.C. entered Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for the first time in nearly a month.
Canadian bishops call on Catholics to mark day of prayer for creation
By Catholic Register StaffCanada’s Catholics are invited to join in the global celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation, calling all to unite in prayer, reflection and action for the protection and preservation of our common home.
ShareLife, Catholic Charities up food security grants
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterShareLife is teaming up with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto and an anonymous donor to pledge $750,000 to combat Ontario's ever-growing food security crisis.
EWTN Family Celebration takes on Toronto
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterFamiliar faces from the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) will be in Toronto on Sept. 7 to celebrate this year's EWTN Family Celebration alongside thousands of Catholics from across the globe.
Top scholars commend TCDSB support
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterBrevan Dias and Kelly Liang, two of the 14 Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) Top Scholars for 2023-24, while pleased with their own scholarly performance expressed gratitude for the support they received from their respective learning communities.