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Dr. Andrew Simone: giant of radical generosity

Luke Mandato · October 15, 2026

In the first and, hopefully, last time I admit it editorially, I was as tense and nervous as a journalist could be walking into the office of Dr. Andrew Simone.

Roundabout journey leads to the priesthood

Luke Mandato · October 15, 2026

Looking back on years as a young man searching for meaning beyond, and now as a newly ordained transitional deacon, Michael Berlin-Riga’s journey has long been marked by quiet moments of grace and a growing call not to be served, but to serve.

Good Shepherd clinic builds on Order of Malta's history

1,000 years of service to the poor, vulnerable

Quinton Amundson · October 13, 2026

A new 2,000-square-foot medical clinic opened at Good Shepherd Ministries in downtown Toronto earlier this month thanks to a fundraising and construction project spearheaded by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

800 years on, Francis still points the way

'Little poor man' of Assisi has left a legacy that has endured eight centuries

Luke Mandato · October 3, 2026

On Oct. 3, the Catholic world solemnly marks the official 800-year anniversary of the death of St. Francis, the “little poor man” from Assisi.

Franciscans to mark his Transitus — so what is it?

Kimberley Heatherington · October 3, 2026

Each year on Oct. 3, the followers of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) mark the globally popular saint’s own journey from life to death, his “Transitus” as it is known in Latin, through special community commemorations.

Keen eye connects human spirit and divine

Photographer Majid Khodabandehloo preserves church heritage

Quinton Amundson · September 26, 2026

Majid Khodabandehloo is passionate about creating digital twins and 3D virtual tours of Canadian heritage buildings. To date he has captured over 50 houses of worship across four different continents using a variety of photographic styles.

Today, and always, ShareLife matters

Agencies respond to the issues of our times

Quinton Amundson · September 26, 2026

Responsiveness is not the most stirring word to explain why ShareLife remains as vibrant and vital today as it was during its formative years. Nevertheless, it’s an essential part of the answer.

Original agencies’ legacy carries on today

ShareLife in harmony with Catholic faith

Anna Farrow · September 26, 2026

ShareLife came into existence in response to a moral problem. When Planned Parenthood was added as a recipient of United Way funding in 1975, Pocock made the momentous decision to remove the Council of Catholic Charities from the integrated fundraising entity.

Dignity, inclusion, hope: everyone is special

Luke Mandato · September 26, 2026

As ShareLife marks its 50th anniversary, one of its enduring commitments remains upholding the dignity and inclusion of people with special needs.

ShareLife is more than a collection

For 50 years it has spread the kingdom of God among us

Catholic Register Staff · September 26, 2026

The homily delivered by Cardinal Frank Leo at the Aug. 22 ShareLife Anniversary Mass.