Michael Drul has been making and selling pysanky — the decorative Easter eggs in the Ukrainian tradition believed to ward off evil — to raise funs for those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Actor deeply inspired by boxer turned priest
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThere is a pivotal scene in the middle of the new biographical drama Fr. Stu where the eventual boxer-turned-priest, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, tries to convince the rector of Mount Angel Seminary he is worthy of admittance.
Retreat explores powers within our natural world
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA three-retreat series debuting on the Earth Day weekend will invite attendees to enter a more spiritual and mindful relationship with the nature God created.
Galilee Centre keeps the healing fires burning
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterAs the Indigenous delegations began meetings at the Vatican in Rome, a fire-lighting sunrise ceremony was taking place at the Galilee Centre in the small town of Arnprior, Ont., just 65 km west of downtown Ottawa.
Apology begins path to reconciliation
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterNever was a single sentence more longed for. In 40 years since survivors began to speak out, 16 years since the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and seven years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada delivered its final report, nations and peoples have waited for a Pope to speak.
Miller awaits Pope’s ‘pilgrimage of closeness’
By Canadian Catholic NewsVancouver Archbishop Michael Miller says Pope Francis has set in motion a “pilgrimage of closeness” between the Catholic Church and Canada’s First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples with his historic apology.
Pope Francis: ‘I ask for God’s forgiveness’
By Catholic Register StaffRead the full text of Pope Francis' April 1 final audience with the Canadian Indigenous delegation that travelled to the Vatican.
Inuit seek Pope’s help in bringing alleged abusive priest to justice
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAfter being greeted individually at the door of the papal library by Pope Francis, Inuit delegates proceeded to light the qulliq they had brought with them — a soapstone lantern that burns blubber, and a symbol of warmth and life in Inuit culture.
'Today is the beginning of something'
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterHard truths and deep prayer marked the Metis delegation’s hour with Pope Francis, said bishops who were in the room when nine Metis elders and residential school survivors spoke with the Pope.
Doctrine of Discovery stands in reconciliation’s path
By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register1493 papal bull casts long shadow over Church-Indigenous relations
Her call to education led to GrACE
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register“I have been called to Catholic education and this vocational call has blessed and enriched my life in profound ways.”