Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register
After 100 years, Women's Inter-Church Council stays true to 'action' motto
It was 100 years ago, in Lindsay, Ont., when the roots of the Women’s Inter-Church Council were firmly planted. Since then, the ecumenical women’s council has stayed true to its motto: “Rooted in faith, called to action.”
Grow Hope banking on ecumenical harvest to provide for the world's hungry
It’s harvest time across Canada, and the back-breaking labour on some farms will be supporting people around the world with emergency food supplies and long-term food security.
Canadians called to join Rosary Coast to Coast
Canadians from coast to coast are being called to take up arms through the Rosary Oct. 7 in a clarion call for peace.
Jim Hughes isn’t quitting the fight, but is stepping down as president of Campaign Life
The year was 1978. Jim Hughes had known his ups and downs in the business world. He’d experienced some failures but Hughes had worked through them and could finally consider himself a successful businessman. He was 35.
Toronto's Sisters of Life move into ‘spiritual hub’
The Toronto Sisters of Life are opening up a new chapter in their ministry in the heart of the city.
Woman takes Alcatraz plunge for Mary’s Meals
Liz Lambert will be taking on the greatest physical challenge of her life Sept. 29 when she takes the plunge to swim two-kilometres of the frigid San Francisco Bay from the famous Alcatraz Island to the mainland.
Coalition marks 20 years in euthanasia fight
It would seem the war over euthanasia is over, but the fight is not ending for Alex Schadenberg.
Cancelling youth Synod would be ‘short-sighted’
The call to cancel the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Young People to focus instead on the life of bishops is “short-sighted” and not in the best interests of the Church or youth, says a Canadian Catholic who helped shape the pre-Synod document for next month’s meeting in Rome.
Regina's Mother Teresa Middle School built to change lives
From 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.
ShareLife campaign hits record to support more than 40 agencies in need
For the first time in ShareLife’s history, Catholic parishioners have crossed the $13-million threshold when it comes to helping those most in need.