Feature

Basilian ties for new principal at St. Michael’s

Philip Wilson and order’s relationship goes back decades

Luke Mandato · August 29, 2026

Longtime Catholic educator Philip Wilson will greet new and returning students of Toronto's St. Michael’s College School for the new academic year as the reknowned institution’s 32nd principal.

Catholicity the priority at new Guelph school

Luke Mandato · August 28, 2026

A new independent Catholic school opens its doors in Guelph, Ont., Sept. 8, offering students a classical, faith-steeped curriculum.

For 62 years, Holy Name of Mary built leaders

Quinton Amundson · August 28, 2026

Throughout her years at Holy Name of Mary College School (HNMCS) in Mississauga, Ont., Charlie Loconte would slip into the chapel at certain times of day to see the sun sparkle through the stained-glass window.

Top Catholic scholars credit faith for success

Luke Mandato · August 27, 2026

The future is shining bright on the academic stage for top high school scholars in Ontario, including a number of Toronto-area Catholic students making their way to post-secondary education having attained a final average of, or near, 100 per cent on their Grade 12 courses.

New superintendent aims to 'elevate' Calgary school board

Jessica Thomas only third woman to take on role in Catholic board’s 141 years

Quinton Amundson · August 27, 2026

Jessica Thomas is eager to officially commence her duties on Sept. 1 as just the third female superintendent in the 141-year-old history of the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD).

Acutis challenge sparks fire of faith in Niagara

Luke Mandato · August 27, 2026

Students from across the Diocese of St. Catharines have stepped into the shoes of St. Carlo Acutis through a new challenge sporting his namesake, one that has turned each of their talents into creative acts of faith during the initiative’s debut earlier this year.

Could you be a Catholic school board trustee?

Catholic Register Staff · August 27, 2026

Excerpt from a guide by Cardinal Frank Leo for dicernment for those contemplating running for school board trustee.

Analysis

As postwar order frays, Pope Leo articulates a vision for peace through human dignity

Lasting peace depends on politics grounded in the dignity of every person

Josephine Peterson · August 23, 2026

As wars multiply and the post-World War II international order comes under increasing strain, Pope Leo XIV has spent the opening months of his pontificate articulating a Catholic vision for international relations rooted in human dignity, international law and multilateral cooperation.

Zaire Ink’s solace found in story of Jacob

Hip hop artist journeys similar path to Abraham’s grandson

Quinton Amundson · August 22, 2026

Naturally, one who intently studies the Holy Bible gains an affinity for certain figures chronicled in Scripture. Readers begin to see themselves in the characters as they learn about their strengths, flaws, trials and triumphs.

Muay Thai is God’s gift to chaplain

Ramuel Villardo integrates spiritual care, martial arts

Luke Mandato · August 8, 2026

For almost two decades, Ramuel Villardo has trained in the art of Muay Thai. Yet on any given weekday, the same man can be found walking the halls of Covenant House Toronto working as a pastoral and spiritual care advisor.