hand and heart

The recent post office troubles have impacted our regular fundraising efforts. Please consider supporting the Register and Catholic journalism by using one of the methods below:

  • Donate online
  • Donate by e-transfer to accounting@catholicregister.org
  • Donate by telephone: 416-934-3410 ext. 406 or toll-free 1-855-441-4077 ext. 406
Subscribe to this RSS feed
October 31, 2021

Assumption principal aims to put school ‘back on the map’

Dr. John Cappucci, principal and vice-chancellor of Assumption University in Windsor, Ont.

One of the cherished possessions in Dr. John Cappucci’s office at Assumption University is a plaque bearing Jeremiah 29:11:

Published in Canada
June 21, 2017

Conference takes healthy approach to aging

Dr. Carlin Miller leads the audience through a “starfish” relaxing exercise to deal with stress or anger. It involves holding out your right hand and spreading the fingers in a starfish pattern. With the index finger of your other hand, you then trace each finger, inhaling as you trace up one side of the finger and exhaling as you trace down the other side, repeating for all fingers.

WINDSOR, Ont. – Throw out a lot of your preconceptions when it comes to the aging process and coping with death and dying, a conference on healthy aging and spirituality was told.

Published in Canada
October 23, 2015

Bioethics institute opens new branch at Windsor’s Assumption University

Fr. Leo Walsh

As Windsor’s Assumption University continues along its path to rebirth, it now has a foothold in bioethics.

Published in Canada
June 10, 2015

Basilians bid adieu to Holy Rosary parish

After 123 years ministering at midtown Toronto’s Holy Rosary parish, the Basilians are saying goodbye, allowing the order to focus its commitment on Windsor, Ont.’s historic Assumption parish.

TORONTO - After 123 years the Basilian Fathers are moving on from Toronto’s Holy Rosary parish. But “as one door closes, another one opens,” said Basilian general superior Fr. George Smith.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA
April 29, 2015

Latest bid to restore historic Windsor church falls through

After doing its “due diligence,” the London Diocese has turned down a donation that would help restore Windsor, Ont.’s Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

WINDSOR, Ont. - A $10-million bid to save Windsor’s historic Our Lady of Assumption Church has fallen through.

Published in Canada
March 8, 2015

Assumption priest inspiration for TV character

Fr. Keegan (guest star Peter Outerbridge), top left, and Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) discuss the murder scene beside the victim’s body in an episode of Murdoch Mysteries. The Fr. Keegan character is based on a priest that Murdoch author Maureen Jennings encountered during her years at Windsor’s Assumption University.

TORONTO - Eight seasons into the popular CBC TV series, fans finally see more than a glimpse into Det. William Murdoch’s origins.

Published in Canada
February 22, 2015

Richard Corneil to succeed Fr. Rosica as Assumption principal

Starting in April, Richard Corneil will become Windsor-based Assumption University's chief administrator and principal.

Richard Corneil will be taking over as new chief administrator and principal of Windsor, Ont.’s Assumption University beginning in April.

Published in Education