Relics

Shroud of Turin to be digitally showcased during Holy Year

Justin McLellan · March 17, 2025

The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism's most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before.

U.S. sister killed in the Amazon honoured at Rome 'new martyrs' shrine

Cindy Wooden · January 13, 2025

"It's quite an honour for her to be here with the likes of St. Oscar Romero," Tom Stang said after a relic of his sister was placed on an altar in Rome alongside a relic of the martyred archbishop from El Salvador.

Jesus' crown of thorns returns to Notre Dame Cathedral

Caroline de Sury · December 16, 2024

Firefighters and police officers formed a human chain to rescue the crown of thorns from the inferno at Notre Dame on April 15, 2019. On Dec. 13, 2024, this holiest relic of Paris' cathedral was returned to its proper home on the Île de la Cité.

Martyrs' influence resonates today with educators

Luke Mandato · December 7, 2024

Educators from the Dufferin Peel Catholic board are drawing inspiration from three of the Canada's great missionary teachers.