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Jesuits transfer governance of Anishinabe Spiritual Centre

Jesuits transfer governance of Anishinabe Spiritual Centre

Catholic Register Staff · May 30, 2025

The Jesuits of Canada are transferring governance of the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre to a new, Indigenous-led board of directors, which will include participation from the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.
Jasper parish back to normal after wildfires

Jasper parish back to normal after wildfires

Last year’s blaze devastated picturesque mountain community

Quinton Amundson · May 30, 2025

Cooler temperatures and a high amount of precipitation are forestalling wildfire season from fully taking shape in Western Canada for now.
Faith groups seek a 'Jubilee world' from G7

Faith groups seek a 'Jubilee world' from G7

Cancelled debt, economic and ecological justice

Quinton Amundson · May 29, 2025

KAIROS Canada, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada and the Calgary Interfaith Council are among the faith entities teaming up for the G7 Jubilee People’s Forum at Calgary's Ambrose University from June 12-15.
New Quebec values draw line between church, state

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New Quebec values draw line between church, state

Anna Farrow · May 28, 2025

Quebec’s Roman Catholic bishops and other religious leaders have sharply rejected turning the secularization of the province into an excuse for activist exclusion of religious faith.
Throne Speech has concerns for Catholics

Throne Speech has concerns for Catholics

Susan Korah · May 28, 2025

The Speech from the Throne — delivered by King Charles III May 27 to open the latest session of Parliament under the Liberals and Prime Minister Mark Carney — was a powerful assertion of Canada’s identity as distinct political, social and cultural entity.
As postal strike looms, Catholic charities prepare

As postal strike looms, Catholic charities prepare

Quinton Amundson · May 26, 2025

“Oh no, not again!” That is the initial reaction Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Canada provided to the strong possibility of a second Canada Post strike in half a year.
Court rules in diocese's favour in church squabble

Court rules in diocese's favour in church squabble

Portugal Cove church St. John's archdiocese property

Quinton Amundson · May 26, 2025

Holy Rosary Church in Portugal Cove South is rightfully owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John’s (RCESJ), not the fishing town’s residents, ruled a Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador justice on May 21.
Gratitude and solemnity mark Archbishop Smith’s installation

Gratitude and solemnity mark Archbishop Smith’s installation

Nicholas Elbers and Paul Schratz · May 26, 2025

Archbishop Richard Smith’s May 23 installation Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral was resplendent in pageantry, flawless in organization, and liturgically solemn, and with thunderous applause, the faithful who filled Holy Rosary Cathedral welcomed Vancouver’s new Archbishop.
Toronto bylaw protects places of worship, schools from protest

Toronto bylaw protects places of worship, schools from protest

Luke Mandato · May 23, 2025

As Toronto City Council approved a bylaw restricting protests near places of worship, day cares and schools over a day-long debate, some were left questioning the delay in passing a seemingly straightforward measure, as well as its specifics.
Prime Minister reflects on faith, service after Pope’s inaugural Mass

Prime Minister reflects on faith, service after Pope’s inaugural Mass

Paul Schratz · May 22, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney took time during his visit to Rome for the Pope’s inaugural Mass to speak with reporters, and his Catholic faith was a topic that came up in their questions.