NEWS
At least 15 people were killed in an attack by gunmen on Catholics gathered for Sunday Mass in a Burkina Faso village Feb. 25, according to multiple news reports.
A timely reminder: don’t forget sick, lonely
By Joanna Kozakiewicz, Catholic Register Special“I was sick and you visited me” (Matthew 25:36).
This Biblical passage was the inspiration behind the Pastoral Home Care/SASMAD service that gathered with more than 120 people at Montreal’s St. Isaac Jogues Parish to celebrate the 32nd World Day of the Sick.
Its message could hardly be more timely.
Love Lent, and the journey to Christ
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterWith Ash Wednesday, the Newman Centre embarked on a spiritual journey for Lent. The Catholic chaplaincy at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus launched a campaign known as “Love Lent” to provide various opportunities to engage in Lenten activities right up until the beginning of Holy Week.
Jesuits planning to close Manresa
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Jesuits Of Canada are planning to close the Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ont., after nearly 80 years of service to the community.
Sister keeps faith, hope alive in Africa
By Susan KorahOnce described as the “heart of darkness” by Polish-English author Joseph Conrad, Africa, despite its undeniable challenges, is now considered a continent of hope for the Catholic Church.
All ages invited to Lift Jesus Higher
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe 33rd annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally returns March 2, giving attendees the chance to experience Jesus’ love in a unique and grand format.
The Lift Jesus Higher Rally will be taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with two distinct celebrations, one for adults and a second for youth aged 13-18. Both will feature important pillars of the Catholic faith throughout the day, with testimonials, reflections, divine mercy celebration and eucharistic adoration.
Settlement reached in abuse trial
By Canadian Catholic NewsThe Archdiocese of Vancouver has reached a settlement with a man who was sexually assaulted by a priest and a teacher at Holy Trinity Parish in North Vancouver in the 1970s.
CCCB, Christian churches launch appeal for Ukraine peace
By Catholic Register StaffCanada’s Catholic bishops have joined Christian counterparts in marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with an invitation for all to join in praying for peace.
Too far down Slippery Slope Say MAiD Expansion Opponents
By Susan KorahCanada is already too far down the slippery slope with regard to medically assisted dying, and should aim for “living with dignity” as opposed to “dying with dignity” say proponents of more compassionate alternatives for the mentally ill and other vulnerable populations.
MPs choose not to condemn church fires
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA call to condemn the most recent arson attack on a Christian church — Feb. 9 at Blessed Sacrament Church in downtown Regina — failed to gain unanimous approval in the House of Commons.
Cardinal Schönborn warns of schism as Rome halts German bishops' vote on lay committee
By OSV NewsCardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna warned of schism as German bishops want to keep to their reform course despite the latest letter from Rome, which halted the vote on the statutes of a Synodal Committee.