Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register
ShareLife gets a reboot
The rapid proliferation of COVID-19 prevented ShareLife, the Archdiocese of Toronto’s annual charitable appeal, from launching its major parish fundraising campaign on the last weekend of March as intended.
Faith is Quebec filmmaker’s 'Destination'
Though he grew up in a religious household in Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), West Africa, it was in 2009, at age 26, when Hermann Boya sanctified his bond with God by entering into the Catholic faith.
Catholic poet, artist put spotlight on COVID
Patria and Joe Rivera met the challenge of day-to-day life during a pandemic by pouring their energies into creative pursuits.
Late Jesuit shapes sculptor’s spirit, art
St. Padre Pio built a hospital, performed miraculous healing acts, heard over five million confessions and manifested the stigmata. But the Italian priest, who died in 1968 at age 81, knew his highest purpose would be accomplished following his departure from Earth.
Church-school bond remains priority despite pandemic
Canadian Catholic school boards are about to embark upon a September unlike any other due to COVID-19.
Catholic school board looks at ties to WE
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is looking into its long-standing relationship with WE Charity, and the trustee leading the charge expects the board to suspend its relationship with the battered charity.
Book on Catholic parenting a real family affair
“How did you do it? How did you raise kids who are passionate about their faith and have the heart of a missionary?”
COVID takes heavy toll on Missions
Fr. David Reilander spent the early days of the COVD-19 shutdown alongside Catholic Missions In Canada’s financial and administration director Lina Kim diagnosing the potential impacts the pandemic would have on its operations.
Parish statues targeted by vandals
Constant vigilance will be required from staff and parishioners at churches across Canada to safeguard against the rising tide of vandalism inflicted upon religious statues.
Ignite youth camps adapt to COVID-19 terrain
Learning about God’s profound love in seminars and small groups, experiencing Christ during eucharistic adoration and dancing to worship tunes are among the joys traditionally experienced at an Ignite Camp.