Charitable Giving

Catholic charities buck the trend on charitable giving

While donations down across Canada, faith entities see an upsurge

Luke Mandato · January 16, 2026

Catholic charities in Canada have gone into the new year going against the grain, as many seemingly defy a new report that highlights the steepest decline in charitable giving in the country since 2006.

Habs’ legend drops gloves in aid of Montreal parish

Luke Mandato · December 29, 2025

From the penalty boxes of NHL arenas to parish halls, infamous hockey tough-guy and Stanley Cup champion Chris Nilan will join parishioners of St. John Brébeuf in LaSalle, Que., Jan. 9 for an evening of fellowship and fundraising towards the church’s roof fund.

Backpack program a boost for kids in need

Luke Mandato · August 29, 2025

St. Patrick’s Parish Student Backpack Program is once again answering the call to support low-income students with essential school supplies, sparking confidence in the students as they step into the classroom this fall.

This foundation believes in angels

Luke Mandato · May 1, 2025

The Angel Foundation has laid out a week of charitable offerings to Toronto Catholic schools to raise funds to feed hungry students and assist youth with the cost of essentials such as groceries and clothing.

Mary's Meals campaign targets African hunger

Luke Mandato · March 1, 2025

Mary's Meals has launched a worldwide emergency campaign in the wake of nearly 21 million children across southern Africa facing malnutrition as poor harvests and some of the worst African droughts in living memory continue to plague countries well into the new year.

Editorial

To CRA, with gratitude

January 28, 2025

Rarely, if ever, do Canadians put the acronym CRA and the word “Hallelujah” together.