Feature Series

Former missionary sees vision come to life with Centre Oblat at Saint Paul campus

By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News

Br. Leonardo Rego, the Oblate-in-Residence at the Ottawa university, transformed the Oblate Lacombe province’s centre for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) into the Centre Oblat.

OTTAWA – Br. Leonardo Rego saw his vision come to life when the Centre Oblat — A Voice for Justice officially opened at Saint Paul University on Feb. 15.

New interfaith program at St. Mike's reflects Toronto's changing face

By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register

St. Mike’s dean of theology James Ginther says the new interfaith program is particularly attractive to Catholic educators, teachers.

A new program leading to a diploma from the University of St. Michael’s College is all about education with a purpose, St. Mike’s dean of theology James Ginther told The Catholic Register.

St. Joseph’s College in Edmonton looks to stand out in crowd

By Andrew Ehrkamp, Canadian Catholic News

A new strategic plan for St. Joseph’s College calls for more promotion of the college on and off campus.

EDMONTON – As St. Joseph’s College in Edmonton looks to the future, a top priority is emerging.

Brescia celebrates a century of inspiring women

By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register

Brescia students in 1970 with their Ursuline teacher.

Looking back to 1919 and the place of women in society, the world was a much different place.

Why are you here? Theologian Mary Jo Leddy looks to Canada's newcomers and the land itself for answers

By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register

Mary Jo Leddy is founder of Romero House for refugees. She uses the summertime to take refugees on a Canadian discovery adventure near Manitoulin Island.

For Mary Jo Leddy the question on the cover of her new book leads immediately to other questions. Why Are You Here? is Leddy’s way of asking Canadians, “Who are we? And who do we want to be?”

The Browns hit all the right notes at 60 years of marriage

By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register

David and Jeannette Brown, who will celebrate 60 years of marriage next month, will be honoured with a special blessing at the Celebration of Marriage Mass Feb. 10.

For 60 years, David and Jeannette Brown have made beautiful music together.

January 31, 2019

Pilgrim's dairy: Hurting my ankle was just what I needed

By Samantha Goh, Catholic Register special

think I had a lot of unanswered questions before my trip to World Youth Day. But God answered questions I didn’t even know I had.

January 30, 2019

Pilgrim's diary: Volunteers' sacrifice made our faith more real

By Jeff Taylor, Catholic Register special

World Youth Day volunteers shield themselves from the afternoon sun while listening to the Pope's address in Panama Jan. 27.

“Put service and mission first and you will see that everything else will follow.” - Pope Francis, January 27, Panamá WYD Volunteer Gathering

January 30, 2019

Global 'symphony' of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, Pope Francis says

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 30, 2019.

VATICAN – The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today's "sad" situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.

January 29, 2019

Jean Ko Din in Panama: WYD leaves behind a wealth of memories

By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register

World Youth Day pilgrims pray before Our Lady of Perpetual Help during opening-day festivities in a Panama City park Jan. 22, 2019.

Packing up after a pilgrimage, you sort through the souvenirs you’ll bring home. They are reminders of friends made, marvels witnessed and lessons discovered along the way.

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January 29, 2019

Pope Francis calls on youth lead the way for Church and community

By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register

Canadian pilgrims wait patiently for the Pope's arrival at Pope John Paul II field in Panama City Jan. 22.

PANAMA CITY – Jesus is a God of now, Pope Francis told a crowd of more than 600,000 young people at World Youth Day in Panama.

January 24, 2019

Pilgrim’s diary: We’re here, and we’re ready

By Rachel Wong, Catholic Register Special

Rachel Wong addresses the pilgrims during a catechesis session at WYD.

PANAMA CITY — I stood on a stage, looking out over a sea of young pilgrims. I had seen such crowds before, but never with such profound diversity. Flags representing countries from all over the world waved under the hot Panama sun. Despite the heat, there was a great sense of excitement and great expectation.

Shona Mass is a little bit of home for Zimbabweans in Edmonton

By Thandiwe Konguavi, Canadian Catholic News

Maroro Zinyemba, centre, and other Zimbabwean Catholics celebrate a special Mass once a month with songs sung in Shona.

EDMONTON – On a wintry Sunday morning in an Edmonton church, Eve Masenda ties a blue chitenge — an African sarong-like garment — around her daughter’s waist before Mass begins.

January 28, 2019

As WYD Panama closes, Pope urges volunteers to keep serving

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis arrives at Panama City's Rommel Fernandez Stadium Jan. 27, 2019, to thank World Youth Day volunteers for their service in making the event a reality.

PANAMA CITY – Just before leaving the physical and human warmth of Panama Jan. 27, Pope Francis stopped to thank the thousands of official volunteers, young and old, gathered at the capital city's Rommel Fernandez Stadium to tell them that they had just participated in an event similar to one that took place early in Christianity.