A familiar face that has greeted visitors entering St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica since the late-1980s is getting a facelift.
Online courses a huge challenge
By John B. KostoffA decision by the Ontario government to force high school students to earn four credits through online courses has put Catholic schools on notice.
Living in the shadows: Families hide and hope
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterBANGKOK, Thailand -- It’s not Joshua’s fault. He was born into statelessness more than three years ago in Bangkok and immediately suffered a stroke that left him seriously brain damaged. But Joshua scares the rest of his family daily.
A helping hand for workers
To those ministering to migrant workers in the Diocese of Hamilton in Ontario, the efforts are a two-way street.
Climate concern must translate into action
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIn June, for the first time ever, Canadians told pollsters their number one concern is the environment. This puts Canadians on the same page with Pope Francis, who has called on everybody — Catholic, Christian, non-Christian, even atheist — to face up to the reality of human-caused climate change in his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’.
Pilot Wave soars past campaign’s target
By Diocese of HamiltonWhat a takeoff!
With a total of nearly $5 million raised as of early July, the 15 parishes in the Pilot Wave of the Diocese of Hamilton’s One Heart, One Soul Campaign have topped their collective target of about $4.5 million, with more coming in.
De Mazenod Door outreach program the big winner at charity golf tournament
By Francis Doyle, Director of Stewardship and DevelopmentThe 156-yard, par-three third at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville is a tough test.
Beyond the moonlight: Faith written in the stars
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterJesuit Fr. Adam Hincks does not remember the excitement, the mind-expanding fascination or the must-watch-TV coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. He was born in 1982.
The Catholic Traveller: Sites of faith, history
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterWhether it’s a pilgrimage or a family vacation or simply a day trip, there are plenty of interesting spots across Canada to visit this summer that are linked to the history and heritage of Catholicism. The list is long, but here we are offering a few suggestions across Canada.
The long and winding road to priesthood
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterIt wasn’t an easy path to the priesthood for newly ordained Resurrectionist Fr. Raphael Ma.
Family ties: The grandparents factor
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterEighteen-year-old Rachel Kung is off to university this September, launching her independent, adult life. Her parents, Herbert and Jessica, might be nervous, but not Rachel. Rachel’s confidence is backed up by her grandfather, Thomas.