Faith-based care embodies religious commitment

Ray Pennings · October 16, 2026

The Sisters of St. Martha’s decision to end their affiliation with an Antigonish, Nova Scotia hospital deserves respect.

Editorial

Leading life’s Way

October 16, 2026

Catholics should be universally grateful for Pope Leo XIV’s condemnation of capital punishment in the wake of a horribly botched execution in Tennessee.

The Mustard Seed

New book calls for close Christian encounter

Glen Argan · October 16, 2026

Pope John XXIII called for the Second Vatican Council to present the Catholic faith in ways his contemporaries could better understand. He made this one of the council’s two main purposes; the other was restoring the unity of the Christian Church.

Figure of Speech

The thread that binds our common home

Gerry Turcotte · October 15, 2026

I had the honour recently of representing the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver on an inter-faith series exploring the impact of climate change.

Catholic social teaching overcomes political apathy

Matthew Marquardt · October 15, 2026

There are many issues facing voters in each of the coming elections. On every one of these issues, Catholic social teaching can cast light.

Fr. Joe LeClair shone a light on a dark world

Scott Ventureyra · October 14, 2026

I was terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Fr. Joe LeClair. He died surrounded by family on the evening of Oct. 8.

Editorial

A vote against religious liberty

October 10, 2026

A reporter remembers to say thanks

Quinton Amundson · October 9, 2026

Serving as a reporter for The Catholic Register is a “cup runneth over with blessings” experience, to borrow a passage from Psalm 23, week in and week out.

Choosing ‘The Chosen’ for parish viewing

Sr. Nancy Usselmann · October 9, 2026

I had the chance to visit the set of “The Chosen” while the cast and crew were filming scenes of the seventh and final season.

Prayers of hope for Indigenous reconciliation

Catholic Register Staff · October 8, 2026

A text of the statement posted on the websites of the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council, Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle, and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.