Marriage

A marriage grows much like a garden

The proper nourishment keeps both strong

Donna Fagan · August 26, 2026

From the very beginning man was created by God in a garden. So began the first married couple. In the New Testament, Jesus chose a wedding as the scene for His very first miracle.

Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit

Paulina Guzik · July 8, 2026

The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops’ conferences, marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia and focusing on the Church’s pastoral approach to families.

Neighbours share 50 years of love, faith

Luke Mandato · February 5, 2026

After 50 years of sharing their love and faith together, two teenage sweethearts will join Catholic couples from across the Archdiocese of Toronto in renewing their wedding vows at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on Feb. 8.

Civilly married couples find Sacred Grace

Quinton Amundson · January 24, 2026

Dawn and Clayton MacArthur of Brooks, Alta., received more blessings than they ever expected through the Diocese of Calgary’s Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples program.

Program stresses Christ as centre of marriage

Redeemed sheds light on joy He brings to Holy Matrimony

Luke Mandato · January 10, 2026

Mississauga, Ont.’s Merciful Redeemer Parish’s young adults program is encouraging Catholic adults to rediscover Holy Matrimony in a new light, not as a worldly coming-of-age checklist event, but rather a Christ-centred path to true joy, fulfilment and discernment.

Marriage an exclusive union requiring 'tender care,' Vatican says

Cindy Wooden · November 25, 2025

The foundation of sacramental marriage is the unity of the spouses, a bond so intense and grace-filled that it is exclusive and indissoluble, said a document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Wedding bells appeal to civilizing men

Andrea Mrozek · August 7, 2025

Is it insulting to say marriage civilizes men? More importantly, is it true?

Where online Catholics can connect

The evolution of Catholic dating

Anna Farrow · June 14, 2025

Catholic singles in search of a Catholic spouse are now finding each other on two unlikely online platforms.

Ministry explores 'Life Giving Wounds'

Luke Mandato · May 9, 2025

Children of divorced or separated parents can mend their wounds through faith as Life Giving Wounds’ Toronto chapter hosts its third annual retreat May 16-18 at St. Augustine’s Seminary.

Canon law clear on leaving spousal abuse

Lea Karen Kivi · April 10, 2025

There she sat wearing a neck brace. The contrast between her warm, empathetic smile and her seemingly petrified upper body was striking.