CANTON, Ill. – A deadly natural gas explosion that rocked the downtown square of Canton Nov. 16 also temporarily knocked the faith community of St. Mary Parish out of their damaged church, located just a block east of the blast site.

Why I’m leaving Trump’s America

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Minneapolis, MN – To our soon-to-be-compatriots: thank you for making Canada a destination of hope.

Henry Ripplinger's 'Angels' bring best-selling ‘miracle’

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REGINA – Somewhere along the path to writing a self-help book, Henry Ripplinger found himself meandering down a different trail only to emerge as a best-selling  Catholic novelist.

Mother Teresa of Africa sews hope for war-ravaged children

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Sr. Rosemary Nyirumbe firmly believes that a woman’s most valuable asset is her resilience.

Estate Planning, Planned Giving Special Section

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Catholic Register's latest special is about estate planning and planned giving. Click here to check out all of our feature stories!

Planning to protect disabled loved ones

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Planning for the orderly distribution of estate assets can be daunting at the best of times. Estate planning to provide for loved ones with a serious disability can present special challenges.

Ministry ensures no one has to grieve alone

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Coping with the loss of a loved one can be an isolating experience — but it’s not a road you have to walk alone, thanks to the support of bereavement ministries.

Golden years are still a time for growth

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People over 50 are certainly into the second half of life, but that doesn’t mean they can’t continue to grow.

What happens if I do not have a Will?

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There are plenty of reasons for having a Will, especially when it comes to the role it plays in dealing with children and their future.

Plan wisely to minimize taxes

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An estate plan should evolve and change as people age and family circumstances change. One goal should be to minimize and defer the tax on your death until the time your heirs sell the assets. Strategies can also be implemented during a person’s lifetime to minimize taxes.

An odd encounter: shotguns, silver bars, a priest and a guy named Phil

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The old man’s white beard shook as his quivering lips whispered, “The entire world financial system is about to collapse. An armoured car will arrive in 15 minutes to deliver me a truckload of silver bars worth about a quarter million dollars. If you come with me now, half of them are for you.”