Eastern Canada

Historic New Brunswick church destroyed by fire, man charged

Quinton Amundson · August 27, 2026

A 68-year-old resident of Saint-Simon has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire that completely destroyed the New Brunswick town's historic Saint-Simon Catholic Church on the Acadian Peninsula early Aug. 24.

Time runs out on Halifax’s Veritas book store

Veritas Catholic Books to close its doors in September

Luke Mandato · June 27, 2026

Veritas Catholic Books and Gifts will close its doors Sept. 30 after 31 years as a spiritual anchor in Halifax.

Bold faith fuels Halifax successes

Donors’ gifts touch all areas of the archdiocese

Luke Mandato · May 23, 2026

The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the success of its new, streamlined Bold in Faith collection.

Presentation Sisters light shines for 250 years

Newfoundland Sisters fill 2026 with commemorations of order's history

Quinton Amundson · January 19, 2026

Traditionally, the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM) — Presentation Sisters — in Newfoundland and Labrador are accustomed to conducting their ministry and pastoral care on behalf of the poor and needy largely under the radar. The calendar year 2026 is poised to bestow a greater spotlight and increased acclaim on this congregation of women religious in gratitude for their societal contributions.

St. John's going ahead with parish mergers, despite Vatican ruling

Quinton Amundson · December 8, 2025

The Archdiocese of St. John’s ongoing insolvency restructuring will undergo multiple significant developments in the second half of December.

Mystery donor saves Newfoundland church

Quinton Amundson · November 12, 2025

A Catholic house of worship is set to remain in the small fishing town of Portugal Cove South forevermore.

Audio tour brings Charlottetown basilica to life

Luke Mandato · August 17, 2025

An official self-guided audio tour has been released for Charlottetown, PEI’s St. Dunstan's Basilica, inviting locals and visiting pilgrims of hope to better understand the history of the church’s spiritual life and historical richness during this Jubilee year.