Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register
Looking beyond the stars
As both an astronomer and a Jesuit, Br. Guy Consolmagno recognizes the relationship between science and religion.
The future of Catholic education?
When Sacred Heart Academy opened its doors for the first time last September, it joined a growing number of schools feeding a demand for a classical Catholic education.
Giving back starts early at St. Anthony’s
Youth from St. Anthony’s Parish in Toronto’s west end have put their humility and generosity on full display as they take to downtown streets to help the city’s less fortunate.
Downtown program ripples with kindness
The Ripples of Kindness Community Meal program might just be downtown Toronto’s best-kept charitable secret, with a combination of hot meals and hospitality offered each weekend to those who need it most.
Ripples of Kindness (RoK) is an inter-faith meal program begun to combat social struggles such as homelessness, isolation and poverty. It began with two men seeing the obvious need during a walk in the heart of the city.
Christ’s Passion through the eyes of a child
St. Ignatius Parish prepared its youth for Easter in what is becoming an annual tradition at the Winnipeg parish.
On Good Friday, St. Ignatius was hosting its second Children’s Way of the Cross — an event run by and for kids. It’s an interactive and family-oriented experience that engages kids in the traditional observance of the Stations of the Cross.
Cross crafting open eyes to Christ’s sacrifice
Students at a Catholic school in Brooklin, Ont., have deepened their understanding of Holy Week through the process of crafting their own personal Crosses.
Sacred music passion fuels TV series
A new television program airing March 30 looks to combine sacred music performances with riveting discussions from local ministers of the Catholic Church.
Dinner with a side of companionship
This month marks 21 years since a church-led meal program began serving hot meals to those in need in Newmarket, Ont., and it shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
Conscience rights’ battle rages in Nova Scotia
Christian physicians in Nova Scotia have taken up the fight against the province’s College of Physicians and Surgeons over a policy that would force physicians to refer patients for euthanasia, abortion and transgender services.
Lecture tackles changing Church roles of men, women
An upcoming lecture at St. Jerome’s University will give a glimpse into the role gender plays within the Catholic Church and how it’s adapted and expanded over time.