Nineteenth-century missionaries arrived in Africa with a Bible in one hand and a plough in the other. Jesuit Brother Paul Desmarais still has a Bible, but he’s given up on the plough.
Google-certified teacher takes learning to a new level
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterGrade 2 teacher Rolland Chidiac is now certified to teach students to Google it.
Interfaith council hosts mayoral debate
By Catholic Register StaffTORONTO - If you’ve been waiting for your chance to hear Toronto’s mayoral candidates address poverty, housing, faith and ethics all at the same time — and maybe even use the word “praxis” — the Toronto Area Interfaith Council has the all-candidates event for you.
Nothing short-term about marriage
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterA proposal that marriages should have a trial period has received a lot of media attention but the notion runs afoul of what marriage is all about, particularly for Catholics.
Regina latest diocese to launch diaconate program
By Frank Flegel, Canadian Catholic NewsREGINA - The Archdiocese of Regina has launched its inaugural diaconate course, with 10 men taking their first steps towards becoming permanent deacons.
Medical association vows to protect conscience rights
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian Medical Association has passed a new policy on conscience rights that supports a doctor’s right to choose whether or not to help patients commit suicide in jurisdictions where it may become legal.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic board honours Mayor Hazel McCallion
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterMISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Dufferin-Peel's Catholic school board honoured Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion with its Catholic Award of Merit for her years of dedication to Catholic education and its community.
Dan Murphy blazed a trail for Toronto deacons
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterUpdated 08/26/14
Toronto - Deacon Daniel Patrick Murphy was a pioneer in the Archdiocese of Toronto. As a member of the inaugural class of deacons in the archdiocese, ordained a permanent deacon in 1974, he helped shape how the Catholic community perceived its first deacons. He died on Aug. 21, at age 86.
ShareLife comes up just short in 2014 campaign
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - After two consecutive record-setting years, ShareLife has come up just shy of meeting its $12.65 million parish goal. But the missing $389,000 isn’t upsetting Arthur Peters.
The fake caliphate and Iraq’s tragedy
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDespite her comfortable life in Hamilton, Ont., fourth-year MacMaster University student Sherly Kyorkis comes from a long line of refugees.
100 plaques recall WWI internment of Ukrainians
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - From coast-to-coast 100 plaques were unveiled as a sign that the internment of more than 8,500 Ukrainian “enemy aliens” during the First World War is not a forgotten piece of Canadian history.