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Prince George bishop calls for prayer, penance, saying Tumbler Ridge shooting 'has traumatized us all'

B.C. Catholic · February 11, 2026

Bishop Stephen Jensen called the people of northern British Columbia to prayer and penance following the mass school shooting that killed at least 10 people in Tumbler Ridge. Catholic leaders across B.C. echoed the call for prayer and solidarity with the grieving community.

Fr. Bauer and Catholic Olympians of faith

Lauretta Brown · February 11, 2026

With billions tuned in to the Winter Games in Italy, many will recall highlights from past Winter Olympics over the decades. The Catholic athletes at the Games this year are joining a long tradition of Catholic Olympians.

Pilgrims to France find sky was no limit for St. Therese of Lisieux

Quinton Amundson · February 10, 2026

A group of 11 Canadian Catholic pilgrims concluded a one-week familiarization tour of the Normandy region of France on Feb. 9 as guests at the Hermitage Sainte Thérèse reception house overseen by the Sisters Servants of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.

Emotions high as pilgrims retrace D-Day steps in Normandy

Quinton Amundson · February 10, 2026

You are not alone on the landing beaches of Normandy. There, the weight of history presses upon you, joined by the haunting presence of the brave Allied soldiers.

Pilgrims cherish growing bonds, adventure at Mont-Saint-Michel

Quinton Amundson · February 9, 2026

Along with conjuring quicksand beneath their neoprene boots in the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay during their guided walking tour, the Canadian Catholics on a familiarization (FAM) tour through the Normandy region of France are also weaving meaningful bonds of fellowship.

Priest pilgrims discover France's hidden gems

Quinton Amundson · February 7, 2026

Discovering hidden gems is one of the greatest joys of a pilgrimage. Just two days into their week-long journey through the Normandy region of France, a group of 12 Canadian Catholic priests and spiritual travel influencers has already experienced this gift.

Chaplains won't accompany Canada's Olympians

Luke Mandato · February 6, 2026

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially kicks off today, Canada's Olympians enter the games without a designated chaplain on its mission team.

St. Mike’s student takes to ice for Canada at Olympics

Jillian Kaster · February 6, 2026

While most university students are preparing for midterms and tutorials, University of St. Michael’s College student Stephen Gogolev is busy preparing for competition at the Olympic Games.

'Follow Me' to be theme for the 2026 National March for Life

Catholic Register Staff · February 6, 2026

Taking the words from Matthew 4:19-20, the Canadian pro-life movement is taking as its theme for the 2026 National March for Life “Follow Me.”

Seven days showcase 400 years of Catholic health care

Luke Mandato · February 5, 2026

As National Catholic Health Care Week draws to a close on Feb. 7, for seven days the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada (CHAC) remembered more than 400 years of history that has impacted Catholic health care across the country.