Migrants and Refugees

Mission meets migrant workers in the fields

Luke Mandato · November 29, 2025

Those who have found themselves on Highway 400 travelling through West Gwillimbury on their way north of Toronto are likely familiar with Bradford’s Holland Marsh wetlands — an agricultural patch of roughly 7,200 acres, situated just 50 kilometres outside of downtown Toronto.

Pope Leo’s message for the Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants

Catholic Register Staff · October 9, 2025

Excerpt from Pope Leo’s message delivered Oct. 5 in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants.

God called, Diane Dicks answered

For 45 years, she’s dedicated her life in aid of refugees

Luke Mandato · October 8, 2025

Even 45 years later, Diane Dicks can still remember exactly where she was when the Lord called to her and cemented her firmly on a path toward a lifetime of service.

Cardinal Leo’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Catholic Register Staff · October 1, 2025

Cardinal Archbishop Frank Leo’s message for the Oct. 5 World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Skepticism grows over refugees, poll finds

Yet support remains strong among Canadians

Luke Mandato · June 24, 2025

Despite 74 per cent of Canadians supporting refugees’ right to seek safety, a lack of understanding about immigration nuances looks to be fuelling skepticism and threatening Canada’s humanitarian spirit, according to a new Ipsos survey released on World Refugee Day.

Migration, mining buried in G7 headlines

Summit was about more than Mideast conflict, Ukraine

Quinton Amundson · June 24, 2025

To say the least, much has transpired in the days following the Group of Seven Leaders (G7) signing a joint statement on June 16 in support of Israel’s right to defend itself and in opposition to Iran ever possessing a nuclear weapon.

Harvesting justice for migrant labour

Luke Mandato · March 19, 2025

A unique theatre production will invite audiences in Guelph, Ont., and Toronto to step onto the stage this fall and rewrite the stories of exploited and mistreated migrant workers in Canada.

The Mustard Seed

Christianity advances a world of love

Glen Argan · February 22, 2025

Pope Francis’ letter rebuking US President Donald Trump for failing to respect the dignity of migrants who move to the United States seeking to escape oppression comes in the wake of questionable theologizing by Vice-President JD Vance.

Editorial

Clarity on immigration debate

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski · February 19, 2025

The Trump administration has been very busy and has, not unexpectedly, generated much discussion and to be sure controversy.

U.S. bishops sue Trump administration, say halting refugee resettlement funds will cause harm

Maria-Pia Chin · February 19, 2025

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration Feb. 18 over the suspension of funding of refugee resettlement assistance.