Demand for comfort and joy is up all over, and despite COVID the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton is determined to deliver.
Bishops look to launch fundraising plans for reconciliation in new year
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA national framework for a five-year, $30 million fundraising campaign in aid of healing and reconciliation with residential school survivors and their communities is coming in the new year, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops vice president William McGrattan has told The Catholic Register.
Montreal Catholics mobilize prayer vigil for religious freedom in wake of COVID restrictions
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterEvelyn Campbell was shocked when the Quebec government suddenly mandated that all places of worship impose a vaccine passport system as of Dec. 20.
Ottawa finally showing signs of concern over Bill 21
ByOTTAWA -- Federal politicians, two years after it was first passed by the Quebec government, are now raising concerns about Bill 21.
Bishops aim for spring meeting with Pope Francis
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRescheduling the Indigenous delegations’ visits with Pope Francis in Rome in the midst of the Omicron-fuelled global COVID resurgence is not going to be easy, but the parties are committed to moving forward.
New publisher for The Catholic Register
By Catholic Register StaffA familiar face to Catholic Register readers is about to take on a new role with the paper.
New health measures for Mass vary across Canada
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAs of Dec. 20, anyone entering a place of worship in Quebec will be required to show their vaccination status.
Christmas Mass capacity picture rosier in 2021
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterParishes across Canada have the green light to open their doors to more parishioners celebrating the birth of Christ than was allowed last year.
Restrictions placed on school’s Catholic Club
By Terry O’Neill, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- School officials in Vancouver have slapped restrictions on a Catholic students’ club operating in a public high school which limits the club’s founder from sharing his faith with students.
Safe third country appeal heading to Supreme Court
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian Council of Churches, Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees are headed to the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of refugee families who want a legal way to apply for asylum at Canada’s land borders.
Janine Langan founded St. Mike’s Christianity and Culture program
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIf there’s more to teaching than stuffing facts into young minds, then there was more to Janine Langan than met the eye.