Canadian News

Simple Scarborough boy put his trust in the Lord

And for 25 years as a bishop, Boissonneau has worked to earn it

Luke Mandato · May 30, 2026

Bishop John A. Boissonneau is set to mark 25 years of episcopal service with a joyful Anniversary Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on June 3.

Nine Permanent Deacons Say “Yes” for Archdiocese of Toronto

A New Chapter of Ministry Begins!

Catholic Register Staff · May 29, 2026

Nine men responding to God’s call were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.

Oblate Thorson to lead Prince Albert diocese

Catholic Register Staff · May 29, 2026

Oblate Father Kenneth Thorson has been chosen the next Bishop of the Prince Albert diocese.

St. Joe's grads celebrate 75 years of sisterhood

Class of ’51 shares an ever-lasting bond

Luke Mandato · May 29, 2026

It’s been 75 years since one class walked out of Toronto’s St. Joseph’s College School donning white gowns while crowned with gold wreaths. Now, women from the same group of peers will gather once more to connect, reminisce and celebrate an unbreakable bond.

Development and Peace's Carl Hétu succumbs to cancer

Susan Korah · May 28, 2026

After a two-year battle with cancer, Carl Hétu passed away surrounded by family in the early hours of May 27. He was 66.

Montreal's Corpus Christi gets go ahead

Procession will take place despite Quebec's secularism law

Quinton Amundson · May 27, 2026

There still appears to be space for large outdoor collective worship demonstrations in Quebec despite the passage of Bill 9 by the Quebec provincial government back on April 2.

Chaplains benched by Team Canada

Luke Mandato · May 27, 2026

Canada’s Men’s National Soccer Team heads into the FIFA World Cup on home ground without a designated chaplain.

World Cup in Vancouver catches Nightfever

Luke Mandato · May 27, 2026

As Vancouver prepares to host its first-ever FIFA World Cup match on June 13, the Archdiocese of Vancouver will open the doors of Holy Rosary Cathedral for a Nightfever event.

Catholic voice missing in Bill C-9 debate

Quinton Amundson · May 26, 2026

Catholic entities have not had a seat at the table for any of the first three Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights meetings devoted to studying Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act.

In China, 'the Church and Jesus will prevail'

Quinton Amundson · May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV commemorated the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China on May 24 with a call to entrust Chinese Catholics to Mary’s care.