Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
Once banned mbira a tool for reconciliation
Edmonton musician Chaka Zinyemba still remembers the moment his quest began to become a vessel for unity and reconciliation through Black African music.
Women share hope, fears for synod on synodality
Pope Francis’ goal of a more synodal Church, hearing the voices of all the faithful, may be a sign of both progress and the lack thereof when it comes to the role and representation of women.
Pandemic or not, St. Peter’s parish is there for those in need
Quite simply, pandemic restrictions or not, St. Peter’s Church in Nanaimo, B.C., will not shirk its duty to look out for the needy in society.
Family aims to bring its angel home
The Jobin family, parents Marc and Carole and their nine children, have many dreams, but the greatest right now is to unite the entire family under one roof.
Rise in digital donations a pandemic ‘blessing’
The pandemic has brought unprecedented reliance on the digital world to the forefront, and the Catholic Church has not been exempt.
Architect seeks church partners to shelter homeless in tiny homes
Toronto architect and planner John van Nostrand has over his 40-year career built tiny home communities around the world and is hoping something similar can be brought to Toronto to house the city’s homeless.
Making Communion hosts stays true to sisters’ adoration of Eucharist
Producing communion bread has been an integral part of the ministry of the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood in Canada for over 100 years, but just how the hosts are made remains a mystery to many.
King’s program calls for reconciliation
King’s University College at Western University marked the sixth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s final report with a participatory reading of the 94 Calls to Action Dec. 15.
Priestly life celebrated in art
Christmas is a time to celebrate for Fr. Herman Falke each year, but that celebration will be special as he marks the release of his latest book.
St. Joseph a picture of authentic masculinity
The Knights of Columbus are offering for free its latest film that takes a deep look into the life of Jesus’ foster father as a model of character and virtue for this generation.