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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.

Sr. Goulet’s dream comes true in Tulita

Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU · October 8, 2025

“When I grow up, I want to have 500 kids,” announced five-year-old Celeste Goulet. “Then you’ll have to become a Sister,” answered her mother.

Trading in the badge for a collar

Canadian Catholic News · October 8, 2025

Kevin Keech never expected a detour into the Catholic Church when he first pursued a career in policing, let alone a call to serve at the altar.

Capuchin-run music school brings normality in Central African Republic

Humble school a refuge and means of evangelization in war-torn country

OSV News · October 5, 2025

The Central African Republic is one of the poorest and most unstable countries in the world. For years, it has been ravaged by civil war, tribal conflicts and a lack of prospects for young people. It was here that a Capuchin priest decided to start something that might have sounded too crazy to many — a music school.

Mission pilot flies not-so-friendly skies

But Dominic Villeneuve knows God has his back in dangerous undertaking

Quinton Amundson · October 4, 2025

Each day, Dominic Villeneuve extols God for accompanying him as he steps into a Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) plane to conduct humanitarian missions within the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Hamilton youth engagement growing

Accompanying young a focus of ‘Moving Forward Together in Christ’ initiative

Luke Mandato · September 27, 2025

A post-pandemic resurgence is being felt through a revitalized youth and young adult engagement in parishes across the Diocese of Hamilton.

St. Bernadette’s puts focus on kids

In difficult times, centre seeks to lead children to prayer

Luke Mandato · September 25, 2025

St. Bernadette’s Family Resource Centre is preparing for a hectic October, with initiatives prioritizing prayer and the love of children beginning to gain traction alongside the youth care services’ expansive daily operations and retreat events.

Perreault's retreat an invite to commune with the Lord

Quinton Amundson · September 25, 2025

Leah Perreault’s upcoming Hearts of the Flesh retreat at Star of the North retreat centre in Alberta aims to open retreatants up to a “world that longs for love.”

Saintifi app aims to make truth accessible, connect with youth

Takes advantage of growth in podcasts, audio book popularity

Quinton Amundson · September 24, 2025

North American Catholics have emerged as impactful contributors to the worldwide surge in podcast and audiobook listening, as well as e-book reading, in recent years.

Film breathes life into Canadian Martyrs

Kevin Dunn aims to tell the story that has yet to be told properly on film

Quinton Amundson · September 20, 2025

Acclaimed Catholic filmmaker Kevin Dunn is ready to chronicle “one of the greatest stories in Canadian history that has never been told properly on film.”