Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register
Even in his dying days, Fr. Paul Joseph Lennon continued to show his concern for the poor.
Young mothers’ group gains ‘Momentum’
A unique ministry known as Momentum has been fostering a faith community of Catholic single women by providing them with opportunities to grow in their relationships with both God and each other.
Martyrs’ Shrine prepares for next 100 years
Leading up to its 100th anniversary in 2026, Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ont., is launching a major fundraising campaign to ensure it another 100 years of service to pilgrims.
Toronto denied hard drug decriminalization
As British Columbia throws in the towel on its experiment of decriminalizing hard drugs, admitting defeat in liberalizing its drug laws, the country’s largest city has had its desire to ignore B.C.s evidence and move down the same path quashed by the federal government.
Upon visiting a local scrap yard last summer to dispose of some waste, one local man from the Thunder Bay District noticed someone attempting to sell an item - one he knew was too precious to be lost to time.
Toronto welcomes five new shepherds
A packed St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, filled with family, friends and well-wishers, gathered May 11 to see five men become the newest priests for the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Brother André ’tangible’ in today’s world
The Major Reliquary of St. Brother André Bessette will be touring the Diocese of Hamilton throughout May.
A sacred yet physical reminder of one of the most prominent men in Canadian Catholicism, the Major Reliquary of the Quebec-born St. Brother André has just returned from a tour of various parishes in Connecticut last month.
Wanted: professionals ‘on fire for the faith’
A fellowship program launching this fall seeks to empower Catholic lay professionals to live their faith in their careers.
Choir time is family time
In the midst of pondering the impact the Saturday 4:30 Youth Choir has had on the parishioners at St. Elizabeth Seton, director Donna Campbell recalled a quote often attributed to St. Augustine.
Toronto pilgrimage to call for Gaza war’s end
A worldwide act of solidarity with those affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict is making its way to Toronto over Mother’s Day weekend.
The Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage is a global movement walking in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza, the densely settled territory at the centre of heavy fighting amidst the war.