Canadian News

Youth ministry programs adapt to mental health challenges among teens, children

Diana Kreuzwiesner · September 3, 2026

Mental health challenges facing children and youth are increasingly placing demands on youth ministers, said John MacMullen, associate director of youth ministries for the Archdiocese of Toronto.

An urgent plea for Holy Land schools

Holy Sepulchre order looks to bring sense of normalcy back to children

Luke Mandato · September 3, 2026

Knights and dames of the Toronto Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) will gather in Vaughan north of Toronto Sept. 11 for a special gala in support of the Holy Land Children’s Educational Endowment Fund.

In appreciation of Catholic health care

Doctor praises the Roman Catholic way in healing

Quinton Amundson · September 2, 2026

Dr. Simon Lasair suggests mainstream discourse surrounding the Canadian Catholic health-care system fixates on the procedures these establishments do not offer — euthanasia, abortions — when it should be recognizing the distinctiveness of its services and principles.

Regina restoration aims to reinvigorate faith

Holy Rosary Cathedral to get new life

Luke Mandato · September 2, 2026

When spring approaches next year, two 36-foot spires that have soared as landmarks of Regina’s skyline for more than a century will come down as the boldest step yet in a multi-year, multi-million-dollar restoration of Holy Rosary Cathedral.

Archdiocese of Toronto to collect donations for relief aid to Nepal, Colombia

Luke Mandato · September 1, 2026

The Archdiocese of Toronto is now accepting donations that will support vast humanitarian relief efforts following last month’s earthquake in Colombia and subsequent mudslides and flooding in Nepal.

Cardinal Ouellet vindicated in abuse lawsuit

Accusations ‘unfounded,’ judge rules

Catholic Register Staff · September 1, 2026

A judge has found sexual misconduct accusations against Quebec’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet to be unfounded and ordered his accuser to pay him $100,000.

Historic New Brunswick church destroyed by fire, man charged

Quinton Amundson · August 27, 2026

A 68-year-old resident of Saint-Simon has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire that completely destroyed the New Brunswick town's historic Saint-Simon Catholic Church on the Acadian Peninsula early Aug. 24.

Our Lady of Good Counsel camp blends faith, music

Luke Mandato · August 25, 2026

At Toronto’s Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, a unique creative arts youth summer camp has just ended its second season, a growing, faith-filled program that honours music ministry.

MAiD for mental illness still not registering with Canadians, MP Jansen says

Quinton Amundson · August 24, 2026

Conservative MP Tamara Jansen has learned that many Canadians remain unaware of the scheduled March 17, 2027, expansion of euthanasia access to individuals solely experiencing mental illness and a joint parliamentary committee’s recommendation to hit pause indefinitely.

McCaig urges government to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on military prayer rules

Bishop says government ‘refused’ dialogue

Paul Schratz · August 24, 2026

Canadian military Bishop Scott McCaig says he wants the federal government to go “back to the drawing board” with its new policy on prayer in official settings.