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Over 100 Canadian priests will convene for a Zoom video conference Aug. 14 to discuss how to develop synodal and missionary Catholic churches from coast to coast.
Federally funded ‘anti-hate’ group’s booklet blacklists Campaign Life
By Catholic Register StaffCampaign Life Coalition, a national pro-life advocacy organization, has been labelled a “hate movement” by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.
Supreme Knight summons a new generation of Catholic men: 'Days of easy faith are over'
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsThe "days of easy faith are over," and a "new generation of Catholic men" are needed in the church, said the head of the Knights of Columbus at the global Catholic fraternal organization's annual gathering.
Knights program provides ultrasound to Brampton clinic
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Ontario Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Program has donated its second machine to a local medical clinic.
Bishops commit to the goal of unity
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has unveiled a new strategic vision conceptualized to enhance and enliven future ecumenical and interfaith initiatives.
Interfaith support for Ottawa church following recent vandalism attack
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterOttawa's St. Martin de Porres Parish has called for continued prayers as messages of support for the church continue to pour in from various religious communities after another act of vandalism was reported at the end of last month.
Jasper parish relieved church withstands wildfire
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church still stands after wildfires tragically devastated the township of Jasper, Alta., and the adjoining and renowned Jasper National Park of Canada for nearly a week late last month.
Thousands descend on shrine for St. Anne novena
By Angelica Vecchiato, Register CorrespondentThousands of pilgrims from across the globe flocked to the Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre, Que., over nine days in late July to prayerfully participate in an annual novena dedicated to the grandmother of Christ.
Catholic charities unite to meet prisoner hospice needs
By Anna FarrowIn response to the concerns for the rising numbers of incarcerated Canadians asking to end their lives by medical assistance in dying (MAiD), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto has brought together two organizations that serve the marginalized of society in a unique collaboration to provide end-of-life care for prisoners.
Catholic church withstands Jasper devastation
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church withstood the devastating wildfires that ravaged the municipality of Jasper and the adjacent Jasper National Park.
The Rosary Olympics goes for gold
By Sheila Nonato, Catholic Register SpecialAs the first week of Olympic competition launched July 26 in Paris, Hozana, a popular free prayer app with 1.5 million users, is inviting everyone to embrace its “Rosary Olympics” challenge, a spiritual counterpart to the Olympic Games.