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Holy Land Christians wish to live in peace

Amid the turmoil of war, the custos of the Holy Land, has a unique perspective on the plight of Christians in the region.

Father Patrick Briscoe · January 2, 2025

Amid the turmoil of war, the custos of the Holy Land, has a unique perspective on the plight of Christians in the region.

A year of living hopefully despite petty political bullying

A look back at 2024 and the events that defined a year in the Canadian Catholic Church

Mickey Conlon · December 30, 2024

A look back at 2024 and the events that defined a year in the Canadian Catholic Church

In Bethlehem's empty streets, a shopkeeper fights to keep hope alive

Father Patrick Briscoe · December 27, 2024

Christmas marked by uncertainty as war leaves shop empty

‘This is how we Filipinos celebrate Christmas’

Anna Farrow · December 23, 2024

It is a stereotype that Filipinos love to sing, but it is a stereotype the parishioners of the Filipino Catholic Mission of Montreal (FCMM) willingly embrace and use to spread Christmas joy.

Author offers Christmas hope in grieving

Quinton Amundson · December 22, 2024

During an age when Christmas “has been secularized beyond recognition,” children’s author Anthony DeStefano remains committed to pouring his energy and considerable talents into promoting the real reason for the season.

School choirs unite to ‘Hear the Angels Sing’

A Calgary tradition since 1993

Quinton Amundson · December 22, 2024

Back in 1993, the musical conductors for Bishop Carroll, St. Mary’s and Our Lady of the Rockies high schools in Calgary came up with what students then, upon looking back, say was "an audacious plan."

Students embrace generosity of the season

Prairie schools spreading good cheer

Quinton Amundson · December 22, 2024

A spirit of altruism is shining brightly in Catholic schools on the Prairies this Christmas.

Choirs share true meaning of CHRISTmas

Angelica Vecchiato · December 21, 2024

Hundreds of eager listeners packed in tightly together at a Whitby, Ont., parish on the evening of Dec. 10 to hear the angelic voices of young students singing in the “True Meaning of CHRISTmas” concert.

Ajax students hop on 'Red Wagon' charity drive

Luke Mandato · December 21, 2024

In Ajax, Ont., one Catholic school continues to pull out all the stops to better the Christmas season for those in need in their community.

Choir lifts voices up from around the world

Quinton Amundson · December 20, 2024

A multicultural and multi-generational Advent concert highlighted the increasing diversity of the parish community at Christ the King Parish in Regina.