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The SS Noronic was called “The Queen of the Lakes” for more than 30 years, cruising to ports around the Great Lakes with hundreds of passengers enjoying her many creature comforts. It all ended in the early morning hours of Sept. 17, 1949 when fire swept through the ship while it was docked in Toronto. The blaze killed 119 and sent the city’s emergency workers scrambling to help. Some of those efforts were recounted on the front page of The Register’s Sept. 24, 1949 issue:
Regina's Mother Teresa Middle School built to change lives
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterFrom roots planted in the troubled North-Central neighbourhood of Regina has blossomed a unique group of youth who are making strides to break the cycle of poverty that is their everyday reality.
The Register Archive: Catholics on edge of war pray for ‘fortitude’
By Catholic Register StaffWhen Britain declared war on Germany on Sept. 3, 1939, it was just a formality that Canada would follow suit, which it did a week later. As the war clouds darkened and Canadian troops prepared for the Second World War, Archbishop of Toronto James McGuigan issued a pastoral letter, published in The Register on Sept. 7, 1939:
Regina Mundi Centre enjoying strong revival
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterIn 2008, Regina Mundi Centre was on the brink of closure.
Clericalism: Abuse and the dynamics of power
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterBy now thousands of people have either scoffed at or praised Pope Francis for responding to another round of sexual abuse revelations with a long letter condemning clericalism.
Jesuit centre's spiritual exercises retreat is workout for the soul
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterFr. Roger Yaworski says Loyola House can’t guarantee people will like its Full Spiritual Exercises Experience. The retreat director might not be to their liking, the retreat itself might not meet their expectations, even the food might not tantalize their taste buds.
The Register Archives: Mother Teresa offers lesson for teachers
By Catholic Register StaffSt. Mother Teresa died Sept. 5, 1997 at age 87 after a lifetime of work with the poor in India. The founder of the Missionaries of Charity made several visits to Canada over the years and, in 1988, also recorded a message for the 100th anniversary of the Edmonton Catholic Schools. Here’s that message as reprinted in the pages of The Register after her death 21 years ago.
A mix of emotions as students begin first year of high school
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDorina Vadasz frankly admits, “I’m nervous. I don’t know anybody.” Mireya Salas’s older sister told her that high school is “horrible.” Dante Dominguez figures he will be happy with a B, but claims he will “try for the A.” Marie Attica is looking forward to starting a high school athletic career in soccer.
New president building blueprint for success at University of St. Michael's College
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterConstruction crews have been busy completing a $4-million renovation of 80-year-old Brennan Hall in the centre of the University of St. Michael’sCollege, but there’s more to what’s happening on campus than the crack of hammers and the whirr of electric drills, insists the college’s new president.
Teachers are equipped with tools to better evangelize their students
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterIt is impossible to teach about faith to students if the teachers themselves are not formed in the Catholic faith, says education consultant Patricia Dal Ben.
Indigenous elders take their knowledge to schools
By Chris Berthelot, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON – Betty Letendre recalls a time when Indigenous elders didn’t want to come into Edmonton, feeling tired of the discrimination and misconceptions that they faced on a daily basis.