Youth cleans up with soap drive
In previous summers, work shifts at the Canadian Food for Children (CCFC) warehouse in Mississauga, Ont., would be staffed by large parish youth groups.
Thieves target gravesite vases in Mississauga
Peel police are investigating a rash of thefts at three Catholic cemeteries in Mississauga, Ont., where thieves have made off with bronze vases from gravesites.
Mississauga, Ont. –Mother Teresa was a true example of Christian discipleship, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told a congregation of more than 1,300 people gathered Sept. 4 at Cristo Rei parish in Mississauga to celebrate her elevation to sainthood.
Celebrating Toronto’s migrant tradition
On their 37th day in Canada, the Peters family from Liberia found themselves surrounded by Goans, carrying gifts of bread and wine up to an Irish-Canadian cardinal.
Pope creates exarchate for Syro-Malabar Catholics in Canada
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has established an apostolic exarchate, the precursor to a diocese, for Syro-Malabar Catholics in Canada and has named their current Toronto-based chaplain, Fr. Jose Kalluvelil, a bishop and head of the exarchate.
Felician Sisters mark 50 years in education
BRAMPTON, ONT. - The Dufferin-Peel community celebrated 50 years of Felician education on May 29-31. The milestone anniversary was held in honour of the Felician Sisters’ groundbreaking contribution to Catholic education in Ontario.
For two months the St. Catherine of Siena community was the target of several acts of vandalism. On May 28, the story ended on a blessed note.
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - A 22-year-old Mississauga man has been charged in connection with alleged hate crimes committed at St. Catherine of Siena Church and its neighbouring elementary school over the past two months.
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Peel Regional Police are investigating another incident of vandalism at St. Catherine of Siena School in Mississauga.
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Mississauga were distraught when they found their church stained with black spray paint Wednesday morning.
TORONTO - It is most fitting that the Archdiocese of Toronto welcomed its two newest priests during the celebration of the Eucharist, said Cardinal Thomas Collins.
With Catholics anticipating Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on the environment, many are looking to discuss how they can be stewards of creation within their own communities.
Faith helped Hurricane Hazel endure political slings and arrows
Catholic Register columnist Robert Brehl teamed up with Hazel McCallion to write the life story of the remarkable woman who served Mississauga as mayor for 36 years. In this excerpt from Hurricane Hazel: A Life with Purpose, Brehl and McCallion delve into the important role faith played in her political life.
Future Goals adds up to student success
Grade 8 student Samantha Bestavros is no hockey fan but the NHL might yet win her over through a new program that uses hockey to make math interesting.
At 30, St. Maximilian Kolbe’s growth spurt is not slowing
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - St. Maximilian Kolbe in Mississauga may be one of the Archdiocese of Toronto’s newer parishes, but it is also one of the largest and it continues to grow.