In between sold out events for thousands of people, Mike Mangione looks forward to quiet moments when it’s just him, his guitar, his harmonica and sometimes a tambourine in front of about 20 faces in the crowd.
Parishes in ‘One Heart’ Campaign put special focus on youth ministry
By Catholic Register StaffWhat’s the secret ingredient to drawing young people to parish life?
‘We are all one big family’
By Christina Mines, Director of Youth MinistryMay is an exciting month in the Office of Youth Ministry for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton as it brings the annual Diocesan Youth Rally — an opportunity for hundreds of young people Grades 7-12 to gather for a day of prayer, celebration and encounter with the Lord.
Reflections from The Register 75 years ago on D-Day
By Catholic Register StaffJune 6 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, one of the defining points of the Second World War as Allied forces invaded Europe for the final push to victory over Hitler.
June 6, 1944 ... D-Day: A consecrated crusade
By Peter StocklandThere’s a sense of critical urgency about marking the 75th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy.
It’s an urgency born of the practical fact of life that the surviving combatants being feted for their heroism during what became the liberation of France, and ultimately Europe, are extremely unlikely to be on Earth for an 80th commemoration.
One Heart, One Soul campaign benefits are financial and more
By Catholic Register StaffActivities surrounding the $35-million One Heart, One Soul campaign are multiplying across the Diocese of Hamilton.
Men of faith ... and signs of hope
By Fr. Michael KingIt’s easy for a vocations director in North America to get discouraged.
Vocations to the priesthood have been in decline everywhere in the world except Africa since 2012.
‘Once a St. Joe’s girl …’
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterMary Allan ran her hand along the peach-coloured lockers and suddenly she was in Grade 9 again.
Guelph parish sees campaign as ‘great opportunity’
By Catholic Register StaffAfter two years of study and preparation, Holy Rosary Parish in Guelph is taking the next step toward its goal of breathing new life into its buildings.
Parents make voices heard
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterOAPCE has been the voice for Catholic parents in Ontario’s education system for 80 years and it has no intention of letting that voice go unheard.