Call to Service

For athletes, chaplain’s accompaniment matters

Luke Mandato · February 27, 2026

For over four decades, Steve Sellers has walked alongside some of the top athletes in the world as a sports chaplain. With a quiet but steadfast presence, his ministering spirit has been with those chasing success from junior hockey rinks in Calgary and Canmore to Olympic ski hills half a world away.

God’s perfect timing leads seminarian down path to the priesthood

Luke Mandato · February 26, 2026

After a decade of discernment, Victor Valdés finds himself on the threshold of priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto, the culmination of a vocation that began with a tender nudge from the Holy Spirit in a Scarborough parish pew.

Time capsule connects Edmonton generations

Quinton Amundson · October 10, 2025

There is a neat story behind how Alphonsus Carr was bestowed his given name over 80 years ago.

Fidei Donum priests embrace one Church body

Luke Mandato · October 9, 2025

Raised on a history of mission in Africa, Fidei Donum priests are one of the global Church's best-kept secrets.

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.

Ana Rivera drives Hamilton’s 40 Days for Life

John Wilson · March 3, 2024

40 Days for Life in Hamilton, Ont., is completing its fifth campaign under the leadership of Ana Rivera. It’s a continuation of the pro-life sensibilities Rivera has been developing since her earliest years. In an interview with The Catholic Register, she traced her vocation to defend the unborn back to hearing the testimonies of pro-life workers on a Catholic radio station, Radio Maria Colombia.

Foundation shares 'universal spirit of caring'

Quinton Amundson · March 1, 2024

Fr. Sajo Jacob of St. Pius X Parish in Calgary said the Relighting Lives Foundation he supports is passionate about “empowering youth and outreach to the poorest of the poor.”

Breaking silence on human trafficking

Quinton Amundson · February 29, 2024

Sofia Ranke knows she “can’t change the world” and singlehandedly eradicate the evil scourge of human trafficking. Nevertheless, she is determined to fight for victimized girls, women, boys and men by using the power of her voice.

Corporate life proved to be a wrong turn

Soon-to-be priest felt a greater calling

Luke Mandato · February 29, 2024

After finally landing an all-important corporate gig that allowed him to overlook the CN Tower in downtown Toronto from his desk, Szymon Sorbian expected to feel a sense of true accomplishment. However, despite finding himself well-positioned in the rat race he had worked so hard for, he felt anything but.