When the time of recognition finally arrived for one of the leading figures in social work in Toronto Catholic circles for nearly three decades, the man who had committed a large part of his life to assist so many took the selfless route. 

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto is deepening its commitment to support postsecondary learners by awarding five new scholarships — valued at $5,000 apiece —  starting in 2024.

Dr. Agnes Thomas’ depth of experience, gleaned from years of service to several communities, has led to a new role as executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Dr. Agnes Thomas’ depth of experience, gleaned from years of service to several communities, has led to a new role as executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto . 

Computers have become an essential tool in this year where everything from medical visits to high school classes has moved online.

The status of Development and Peace as a Catholic charity in good standing hangs in limbo with no end in sight to a year-old review of some of the agency’s partnership agreements.

Six years after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the people of Tacloban, Philippines, are starting a new life thanks to Development and Peace - Caritas Canada. 

While strongly endorsing the mission and work of Development and Peace, the Catholic Women’s League is asking its parish councils to hold off on sending funds to the organization as Canada’s bishops continue to investigate D&P’s project partners.

For the first time in ShareLife’s history, Catholic parishioners have crossed the $13-million threshold when it comes to helping those most in need.

WASHINGTON – During the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 5, U.S. Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh said his experience serving the homeless with Catholic Charities and tutoring at Washington Jesuit Academy has influenced him as a judge because of the importance of "standing in the shoes of others."

Over the next 12 years the federal government promises to raise 2.1 million Canadians out of poverty and take Canada’s poverty rate from one in every eight Canadians to one in every 17 Canadians by 2030.

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Catholic groups have collected and are distributing aid for thousands of people affected by a deadly earthquake that struck Lombok, Indonesia's popular tourist island.

Amos Lee couldn’t get enough of summer camp.

About 20 students at St. Elizabeth Catholic High School stayed after school every day last week — and it had nothing to do with being punished.

OTTAWA – Despite stern opposition from Canada’s bishops to the revised Canada Summer Jobs program, dozens of Catholic organizations — including parishes, schools, religious orders and charities — apparently applied anyway and are now in line to receive grants.