September 13, 2026
Henri Nouwen, the Dutch Catholic priest, professor, theologian and inexhaustible writer, continues to resonate and grow a readership of spiritual seekers 30 years after his death on Sept. 21, 1996.
Pope Leo XIV once again appealed for peace in Ukraine and prayed that U.S.-led negotiation efforts would finally bring an end to the death and destruction caused by the conflict now in its fourth year.
The John Paul II Vatican Foundation will celebrate its 45th anniversary in Rome Oct. 19-22, bringing together members of its international community and culminating in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV.
Faith-driven relief efforts have mobilized worldwide, with Samaritan’s Purse Canada rushing more than 40 tons of emergency supplies to Nepal’s flood-ravaged Langtang Valley, while Aid to the Church in Need continues to assist local communities recovering from earthquakes across Colombia.
Approaching the sixth annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, a widely expressed sentiment in recent years about how to foster better bonds between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians is the importance of providing meaningful pathways to education.
Never has Blessed Frédéric Ozanam Parish had a place to call its own in Markham, Ont., since it grew out of its sister parish, St. Patrick’s, in 2017.
Declaring impassioned resistance or welcoming with open arms are the competing prevailing sentiments emanating from discussions over AI data centres being staged in communities right across Canada and worldwide.
New archive feature allows readers to access more of the *Register* online
The Catholic Register has launched a new web archive feature that gives readers access to more than two decades of online articles available to browse directly from its official website.
A historically significant house of worship in Fork River, Man., can now be preserved thanks to the persistence of a determined Catholic community and an unexpected $100,000 grant from the provincial government.
This year marks a century that the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception have been a steadfast presence in Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley, educating, caring for the sick and reaching out to those in need.
Instructors at Catholic theology schools in Canada are addressing the use of artificial intelligence tools this upcoming academic year in different ways. Some instructors say inconsistency in academic policy makes it challenging to develop best practices.
Newly appointed Rev. Janet Anstead is helping shepherd the return of the Prayer Walk for Peace, a simple, do-it-yourself ecumenical initiative that invites communities across the country to take to the streets in prayer for unity.
Stewarding God's life-giving gift
Catholics around the world have officially entered the 2026 Season of Creation, beginning Sept. 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and running through the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4, this year under the theme “Living Water.”
The offering placed before the altar on Sept. 11, 2001, was unlike any ever seen at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Manhattan's Financial District: the lifeless body of 68-year-old Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department Chaplain Father Mychal Judge.
Quinton Amundson
British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed an unprecedented youth turnout at their annual pilgrimage, three months after record participation was also reported at a larger event in France.
Cardinal Frank Leo's message for the Solemnity of Saint Michael the Archangel 27 September 2026
Editorial
Growing support for coast-to-coast celebration of a Christian Heritage Month is welcome news though there are factors that might limit the urge to shout huzzahs from True North rooftops.
Brendan Steven
Of the 60,000 leadership books already on the roster, why read this one? Why is it different?
For Christians, one of the best sights is the spirituality incorporated in post-match celebrations.
Scott Ventureyra
For over six years I have written about the Covid-19 debacle. In the spring of 2020, when questioning lockdowns, masking policies, Anthony Fauci, or the recommendations and policies of the World Health Organization, I was met with accusations of being “anti-science” and supporting conspiracy theories.