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Arson damages Ottawa church

Quinton Amundson · September 23, 2024

The Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) Arson Unit is investigating a fire that broke out around 3 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the downtown St. Joseph’s Parish.

Students leading students at Newman Centre

Luke Mandato · September 22, 2024

The Newman Centre is launching its fall 2024 faith studies program at the end of September with a new focus on student-led delivery and participation.

40 Days for Life vigil kicks off Sept. 25

Luke Mandato · September 21, 2024

The annual 40 Days for Life vigil of peaceful prayer and fasting for the protection of the unborn returns to Toronto in coming days.

Revelation shares the majesty of God

Quinton Amundson · September 20, 2024

Will Donald Trump or Kamala Harris be inaugurated as the next President of the United States? One should not expect Revelation to provide the answer.

Professor to debate tensions between Scripture, tradition

Quinton Amundson · September 20, 2024

“The Brothers and Sisters of Jesus in the Early Church” will explore the tension between Scripture and tradition around interpretations about the relationship between Jesus and those referred to in Mark 6:3 as His brothers and sisters.

Six Toronto Catholics feted with inaugural St. Michael Award

Catholic Register Staff · September 20, 2024

The inaugural St. Michael Award is honouring six Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto for years of distinguished and faithful service in their parishes and to the Church.

Learning lost in discourse over foreign students

The student, not finances, the key

Quinton Amundson · September 19, 2024

Dr. David Sylvester desires more nuance in the media coverage and public discourse about the 45-per-cent drop in foreign student enrolment at postsecondary institutions in 2024-25 reported by Universities Canada earlier this month.

Regina congress mirrors Synod proceedings

'This is in the hands of all of us'

Quinton Amundson · September 18, 2024

The 2024 Archdiocese of Regina Congress will operate in a markedly different fashion compared to its previous iterations.

Cardinal Müller fears collapsing Church

A future that could see it succumb to secular world

Anna Farrow · September 18, 2024

Cardinal Gerhard Müller is 76 years old, but he is not fading quietly into the crimson-curtained ecclesiastical background.

Synod, migrants, abuse on tap at bishops' plenary

Quinton Amundson · September 18, 2024

The ongoing Synod on Synodality, the plight of migrants and refugees and continued efforts to safeguard minors and vulnerable groups from abuse will be prominent topics discussed during the Canadian bishops' 2024 Plenary Assembly in Beaupré, Que., from Sept. 23-27.