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Hamilton diocese marks decade of Marian Days

Hamilton diocese marks decade of Marian Days

Luke Mandato · July 29, 2024

The Hamilton Diocesan Marian Days initiative has returned for its 10th year this summer, marking a decade of unique public displays of love and adoration to our Holy Mother.
Young adults defying secularism trend in Canadian Church

Young adults defying secularism trend in Canadian Church

Luke Mandato · July 29, 2024

Reports of dwindling religious practice among Catholics in Canada may be more prevalent each year, but a different trend showing increased interest from young adults is giving hope for a possible resurgence of the Church in the near future.
Archbishop Smith prays for wildfire-devastated Jasper

Archbishop Smith prays for wildfire-devastated Jasper

Quinton Amundson · July 25, 2024

Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith’s heart is with the people of Jasper, Alta., and tourists forced to evacuate from the wildfire wreaking desolation on the small alpine town and the neighbouring famous Jasper National Park since last night.
St. John the Baptist Burlington's beacon for 175 years

St. John the Baptist Burlington's beacon for 175 years

Sheila Nonato · July 25, 2024

St. John the Baptist Parish in Burlington, Ont., has been feeding souls for the past 175 years.
Divine Retreat Centre's Bible Convention marks 10 years

Divine Retreat Centre's Bible Convention marks 10 years

Luke Mandato · July 25, 2024

In collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Divine Retreat Centre of Toronto will host its annual Bible Convention event in August with this year marking a decade of celebration among the local Vincentian community.
Canada's bishops recommit to reconciliation

Canada's bishops recommit to reconciliation

Quinton Amundson · July 24, 2024

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President Bishop William McGrattan today reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples to mark the second anniversary of Pope Francis embarking upon his penitential pilgrimage to Canada.
Quebec Cardinal resumes duties after abuse investigation

Quebec Cardinal resumes duties after abuse investigation

Catholic Register Staff · July 23, 2024

Cardinal Gérald Lacroix is resuming his duties as Quebec’s archbishop, six months after stepping aside when he was accused of sexual misconduct for which a Vatican-mandated investigation found no evidence to support.
Institute expands on 'Catholic imagination'

Institute expands on 'Catholic imagination'

Anna Farrow · July 22, 2024

Teachers, writers and creatives will gather at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) in August for a four-day exploration of “Literature and the Catholic imagination.”
Charlottetown whipping 200 years of history into shape

Charlottetown whipping 200 years of history into shape

Archive preparing diocese's past for 200th anniversary

Luke Mandato · July 18, 2024

The Diocese of Charlottetown has been cleaning out its closet in an effort to sort through some 200 years of history as part of an ongoing archive restoration project.
Mass for departed a sign of Christ's victory over death

Mass for departed a sign of Christ's victory over death

Luke Mandato · July 15, 2024

Catholic Cemeteries’ of the Archdiocese of Toronto is inviting families to participate in this year’s 37th Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed.