TORONTO - The last graduate from St. Michael’s College School to become a Basilian priest is now leading the Basilian-run high school as its president.
The start of the school year is a time of excitement and anticipation for students, and a time of some anxiety for parents as they see their children off to a new school, a new grade or a new program. These feelings apply regardless of whether the students attend elementary or secondary school, or even if they’re off to college or university.
TORONTO - A balanced budget for the Toronto Catholic District School Board has made increased class sizes a reality, and that leaves some educators worried about the success of students, specifically those who struggle.
Wikipedia’s edit wars and the 8 religious pages people can’t stop editing
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Religion News Service
When he was a student at Brigham Young University three years ago, Anthony Willey came across a Wikipedia page on Mormons. What he read filled him with frustration.
Catholic mask: Italian bishops try to reveal truth behind mafia's faith
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY - The godfather who stands up for a child's baptism one day and spends the rest of the week running a brutal crime ring unfortunately is not the stuff of movies.
Korean priest says homeland needs to hear Pope's message of simplicity
By Patrick Downes, Catholic News Service
HONOLULU - Fr. Jong Ki Kim is excited that Pope Francis's first major trip to Asia will be to his home diocese, Daejeon, South Korea, and that he and 23 others from Hawaii's Korean Catholic Community will be there.
Half a world away from Europe, where the First World War erupted 100 years ago July 28, Washington National Cathedral will mark the occasion with a liturgy created especially for the anniversary.
Along the U.S.-Mexico border: Agent has keen eye for signs of people on move
By Nancy Wiechec, Catholic News Service
NOGALES, Ariz. - A shirtsleeve waved from the top of the border fence like a signal flag.
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board will be downsizing over the next year despite projecting a $1.1-million surplus in the 2014-2015 budget.
A Waterloo Catholic school trustee believes Catholic teachers marching in the 2014 World Pride Parade with the support of their union sends a confusing message to students.
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Hamilton school board expresses concerns with Trudeau on abortion stance
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic Register
Hamilton’s Catholic school board has let Liberal leader Justin Trudeau know it is unhappy with his decree that all Liberal candi-dates going forward must be pro choice.
TORONTO - It’s 5 a.m. and much of the city is still at rest, but not Cardinal Thomas Collins. No, he’s up even before the birds.
To honour Mother’s Day, The Catholic Register asked five Catholic moms to offer a brief reflection on motherhood.
Together, they have compiled an essay of love and selflessness that pays tribute to their sacred vocation.
Spiritan honoured for five decades of dedication to Catholic education
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic Register
TORONTO - In recognition of Fr. Pat Fitzpatrick’s dedication to Catholic education and the faith in general, the Toronto Catholic District School Board presented him with its Award of Merit.