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Reactions and reality are not always proportionate
Seeking God’s Kingdom in Toronto
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterArchbishop Leo issues his inaugural pastoral letter.
European charm brewing at Ottawa cathedral
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCaffeine culture finds home at Notre Dame’s Café des Tours
As Mary abides and Martha strives, CWL tries for closer Jesus ties
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Gospel story of Jesus visiting the home of Martha and Mary is not scheduled until mid-summer in the liturgical calendar, but the Catholic Women’s League in Calgary was not waiting until then to contemplate this Scripture passage.
A breakthrough during Christmas madness
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Halton Catholic District School Board’s Welcome Centre, Settlement Services team is helping newcomer students to Canada unleash their creative voice and muscles this Yuletide season.
Christmas message from Archbishop Francis Leo
By Catholic Register Staff2023 Christmas message from Archbishop Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto.
Two holy days, two Masses
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsChristmas obligations may appear to be a bit more confusing than usual this year, especially with a shortened Advent (the fourth week of Advent is only one day long) and Christmas Eve falling on a Sunday.
May peace, indeed, be with us
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterCalls for peace seem to ring hollow as we enter into a new year.
Hallow app users taken by Liam Neeson’s voice
By Anna FarrowPope Francis, in his Dec. 10 Angelus address, advised the faithful that disconnecting from media and social media, “the pollution of vain words and chatter,” has become not just a fioretti, a little spiritual sacrifice, but an essential element of the modern, Christian life.
Spreading cheer, one Christmas card at a time
By Luke Mandato, Catholic Register SpecialWith the Christmas season now in full effect, it’s important to note that the holiday can often be looked at with a certain degree of ambivalence. For most, it’s a time of celebration and reverence amplified by the presence of loved ones. But for others, it can be a very emotionally challenging and lonely time of year.
World of crèches at home at the Oratory
By Anna FarrowSt. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal is home to not only the heart of St. Brother André Bessette but also to a collection of close to 1,000 crèches gathered from every corner of the world.