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Ministry to the homeless

Making Christ’s home among the homeless

The Mustard Seed

Making Christ’s home among the homeless

Glen Argan · August 6, 2026

Homelessness has many faces. People lack adequate housing due to a vast array of causes.
Our Saviour lives on the darkest streets

Church on the Street

Our Saviour lives on the darkest streets

The Church on the Street is about the promise of Jesus

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · July 22, 2026

The deepest motivation and desire within the ministry of “The Church on the Street” is about hope, not in our own words and strength, but in the promise of Jesus.
Catholic group helps parishes to share a table with the poor, following pope's example

Catholic group helps parishes to share a table with the poor, following pope's example

Courtney Mares · July 16, 2026

When Pope Leo XIV sat down to lunch with people experiencing homelessness and poverty at Castel Gandolfo this month, he offered a model that one Catholic organization says any parish can follow.

Capuchins marking 1.5 million meals served in Toronto neighbourhood

Catholic Register Staff · May 27, 2026

A message from the Capuchins of Central Canada marking their serving of 1.5 million meals to those in need during the decades-long operation of St. Francis Table.
Students see themselves mirrored in homeless

Church on the Street

Students see themselves mirrored in homeless

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · May 14, 2026

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community, 55 Grade 12 students from Marshall McLuhan High School took part in a transformative "Street Retreat" April 28.

Homeless Super Bowl Sunday supper

Catholic Register Staff · February 4, 2026

Homeless can root for their NFL favourites at Rabba Roots’ Super Bowl Sunday supper.
Out of the darkness comes a holy surprise

Church on the Street

Out of the darkness comes a holy surprise

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · July 12, 2025

By all worldly accounts much of the ministry of The Church on the Street seems like a total waste of time. However, in my more reflective moments I realize that the answer lies somewhere in the mystery that on the street I am constantly surprised by holiness in the midst of addiction, violence, and poverty.
Need is on the rise at Good Shepherd

Need is on the rise at Good Shepherd

Luke Mandato · April 19, 2025

Sticking with tradition, Good Shepherd Ministries will once again provide guests with a holiday feast Easter Sunday in the face of further rising needs in food bank usage and meal programs in Toronto.
'A place of connection, dignity and hope'

'A place of connection, dignity and hope'

Closed Halifax church re-purposed as a downtown homeless shelter

Luke Mandato · March 22, 2025

Though its doors closed in May of last year, one of Halifax’s historic parishes has reopened with a new purpose, offering a warm welcome to the city’s most vulnerable through a temporary basement homeless shelter.
When God called, Br. Frampton answered

When God called, Br. Frampton answered

For 20 years Capuchin has served up dignity at St. Francis Table

Luke Mandato · March 20, 2025

For the hungry and needy of Toronto’s Parkdale community, St. Francis Table has been a beacon of hospitality, and over the past 20 years, a service kept alive through the care of Br. John Frampton.