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Students see themselves mirrored in homeless

Church on the Street

Students see themselves mirrored in homeless

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · May 14, 2026

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community, 55 Grade 12 students from Marshall McLuhan High School took part in a transformative "Street Retreat" April 28.
Journey Home eased for most vulnerable

Journey Home eased for most vulnerable

Quinton Amundson · April 29, 2026

Fr. Matthew Durham touted the end-of-life care advancements made at the Saint Elizabeth (SE) Foundation’s Journey Home Hospice since its 2018 inception during a Lectures in Catholic Experience presentation.

Homeless Super Bowl Sunday supper

Catholic Register Staff · February 4, 2026

Homeless can root for their NFL favourites at Rabba Roots’ Super Bowl Sunday supper.
Churches bring homeless Out of the Cold

Churches bring homeless Out of the Cold

Faith-based programs prepare for increased need as long, cold winter returns

Luke Mandato · October 31, 2025

Blue Door’s Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program has opened its seasonal housing services across faith-based sites in York Region in the face of a weakening economy and rising homelessness, all while winter looms closer.
Youth rising. Bishops' vision. Hope for the homeless.

Youth rising. Bishops' vision. Hope for the homeless.

Catholic Register Staff · September 26, 2025

Register staff explore what’s drawing young people back to faith and why it’s a welcome sight. Also, a Barrie parish’s continued work to address the homelessness crisis.
Symposium takes aim at Barrie homelessness

Symposium takes aim at Barrie homelessness

Luke Mandato · September 25, 2025

While still coming to terms with the city’s recently declared state of emergency, St. Mary’s Parish in Barrie, Ont., will be hosting its second annual symposium on homelessness Oct. 6 under the theme of “Responding with Compassion and Hope.”
Homeless Emergency. MAiD Concerns, and the Catholic Response

Homeless Emergency. MAiD Concerns, and the Catholic Response

Catholic Register Staff · September 19, 2025

Register staff take a closer look at the homelessness crisis across Canada as well as the recent report by Cardus on MAiD.
Supports lacking in face of Barrie's homeless crisis

Supports lacking in face of Barrie's homeless crisis

Luke Mandato · September 15, 2025

It’s been a disappointing few days, weeks and even months for Fr. Larry Léger, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Homeless in TO

Homeless in TO

Various Catholic ministries fight dehumanization, transform lives

Charlotte Taillon · September 6, 2025

The streets of Toronto tell two different stories. One story lives in statistics. The other story lives in the lives of individuals who call the streets home, with each person on a unique journey.
Out of the darkness comes a holy surprise

Church on the Street

Out of the darkness comes a holy surprise

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · July 12, 2025

By all worldly accounts much of the ministry of The Church on the Street seems like a total waste of time. However, in my more reflective moments I realize that the answer lies somewhere in the mystery that on the street I am constantly surprised by holiness in the midst of addiction, violence, and poverty.