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Register named best religious newspaper

May 12, 2019

WINNIPEG, Man. - For the second consecutive year, The Catholic Register has been named Canada’s best religious newspaper at an awards ceremony to recognize excellence in Christian journalism.

Board warns of nutrition cuts

May 12, 2019

Catholic parents have been put on notice that their child’s breakfast is under threat from provincial budget cuts.

Moms ministry inspires and empowers

May 12, 2019

Anna-Lisa Athaide is the definition of a supermom.

Educators worried over declining funds

May 12, 2019

On average, each Ontario student is going to be worth 0.44 per cent less in terms of funding beginning this September.

St. Mike’s survey takes aim at school culture

May 11, 2019

In late April, as six expelled students from St. Michael’s College School facing sex assault charges had their court case put over until June, the private boys’ school in midtown Toronto was in the process of collecting responses to a survey as part of its respect and culture review.

Auto shop teacher helps put students in fast lane

May 11, 2019

Jason Rehel wanted his automotive technology classes to be a breath of fresh air from the busyness of school. When students are working in the shop, visitors would come and go, and music would sometimes be playing in the background.

17-year-old with Down syndrome becomes pro-life advocate in Canada

May 11, 2019

EDMONTON, Alberta - Sarah Joy Walker is alive today because her mother flatly turned down an abortion.

Centre puts new light on Vanier’s life work

May 11, 2019

The ideas of one of the great Canadian Catholic thinkers of our time will live on at King’s University College which has been chosen to house the new Jean Vanier Research Centre.

Hate crimes related to religion on the rise

May 10, 2019

A plague of threats and attacks on religious people and institutions in Canada is challenging believers to stand up for one another, faith leaders said in the wake of a new Statistics Canada report on hate crimes.

Despite challenges thousands show up for National March for Life

May 9, 2019

OTTAWA — Despite logistical challenges and a competing March in Toronto, the 22nd National March for Life drew thousands to Parliament Hill May 9 to mark the 50th anniversary of abortion in Canada.