Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
Teacher awaits ‘miraculous’ life-saving gift
Since being diagnosed with a kidney disorder almost two decades ago at age 14, Vanessa Bailey’s life has never been the same.
Art project unmasks students’ talents
Hundreds of student-designed masks, photos, drawings and poems were on display through a series of digital projections across Toronto in late October to celebrate art and building community in a time of COVID-19.
Pre-planning for inevitable makes sense
With COVID-19 death tolls and hospitalization numbers a staple on the news daily, the past two years have forced many to consider the inevitable.
Parish builds strength with fundraising
A restoration project that came in at close to $2 million has not only allowed St. Mary’s Church in Campbellford, Ont., to return to its former glory, it has also fostered greater strength among the parish community.
Father-daughter battle period poverty
For the past five years Jada Malott and her dad Mike have been at the forefront of feminine hygiene advocacy in Windsor, Ont.
Religion and vaccine hesitancy in COVID world
While the vast majority of the public has been compliant with safety measures in dealing with the pandemic, resistance to vaccination mandates, mask rules and other requirements has been high among ultra-conservative Catholic and evangelical groups.
Halifax takes unique run at housing crisis
Halifax parishes are working to fight homelessness by offering church property as the sites for emergency shelters to house those in need.
Brescia program offers tools for student success
A holistic program at Brescia University College is giving students struggling with academic and social pressures the tools for success in school and in life.
COVID precaution kills OFSAA dreams
For Sarah Martin, hopes to watch her daughter Kyla compete for a medal at the Ontario high school cross-country championships this fall have been dashed once again due to COVID-19.
Therapist finds beauty in healing, faith
Physiotherapist Robbie de Fleuriot believes in taking a holistic approach to physical recovery.