A Christmas tree adorned with scarves, gloves, toques and jackets instead of the classic bells, ornaments and ribbons is captivating plenty of eyes at the entrance of Toronto’s Loretto College School.
Priestly life celebrated in art
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterChristmas is a time to celebrate for Fr. Herman Falke each year, but that celebration will be special as he marks the release of his latest book.
Christmas stamps feature work of homeless artist
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Adam Piekarski, a homeless man from Lódz, Poland, never imagined that the sketches he would draw in his free time while waiting for the public showers near Bernini’s Colonnade would lead to the opportunity of a lifetime.
Bear witness to the hopeful joy of Christ
By Catholic Register StaffA message from the CCCB President on Christmas and New Year’s Day
St. Joseph a picture of authentic masculinity
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterThe Knights of Columbus are offering for free its latest film that takes a deep look into the life of Jesus’ foster father as a model of character and virtue for this generation.
Crafty mother’s skills aid abused women
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterStay-at-home mom Jessica Fraga is using her love of crafting again this year to raise funds for abused women.
Making sure young mothers aren’t left out at Christmas
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterNot every young woman hears that blessed is the fruit of her womb. More than a few young women are left isolated, afraid, overwhelmed from the moment they know they’re pregnant.
A ray of Christmas joy for Lebanese children
By Doreen Abi Raad, Catholic News ServiceBEIRUT -- For 1,600 Maronite Catholic children in crisis-stricken Lebanon, Advent has awakened a ray of hope.
Christmas concert takes over Dundas Square
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterSt. Michael’s Choir School kicked off its Christmas season Dec. 5 with a free outdoor concert of secular and sacred music in Dundas Square in downtown Toronto.
Spruce up your Christmas movie watching
By Sr. Helena Burns, FSPSince screening Christmas movies together with family and friends has become as ubiquitous as Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties, maybe it’s time to be more than just holly jolly couch potatoes. Perhaps we can find ways to integrate Christmas activities (emphasis on “active”) with the spectating.
Calgary sisters sow seeds of the season
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Seeds of the Word Catholic Community has covered a lot of ground in southern Alberta this Advent season to empower young and old to prepare their hearts to welcome Christ on Dec. 25.