TORONTO - The Philippines was colonized first by the Spanish crown and then by the more democratically inclined Americans, but through it all the nation has been carried forward by a lively, vigourous Catholicism that Filipinos have claimed and made their own. Which is why Filipina women love the Daughters of Isabella — an American offshoot of the Knights of Columbus named after a Spanish queen.
Michael Bolton to sing at Padre Pio fundraiser
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterBRAMPTON, ONT. Organizers of a fundraising event to be held in Brampton this month have enlisted the star power of Grammy Award-winning singer- songwriter Michael Bolton to help their cause.
Prendergast heartened by D&P aid projects in Ethiopia
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast returned from a recent visit to Ethiopia pleased with how money is being spent in projects being funded by Canadian Catholics.
CCCB president thanks Cardinal Bertone and welcomes his replacement
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops' president has thanked retiring Vatican Secretary of State for his service and welcomed his replacement.
Some of St. Augustine’s Seminary’s leading lights
By Catholic Register StaffIn 100 years St. Augustine's Seminary has prepared some 2,000 men for priesthood. They're all memorable, but here are four who for different reasons are more remembered.
Remembering when
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterEditor's note: The Register's Evan Boudreau asked four alumni of St. Augustine's Seminary to reminisce about their time at the seminary. Here is what they had to say.
Diaconate program one of St. Augustine’s strengths
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterSt. Augustine’s Seminary is not only a training ground for priests but it has been a centre for deacon formation since the permanent diaconate came to Toronto 41 years ago.
A year of celebrations will mark the centenary
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterWhen you consider the gifts St. Augustine’s Seminary has given the local Church, there is plenty to celebrate, says Fr. John-Mark Missio, co-ordinator of the seminary’s 100th anniversary liturgical celebrations. In fact, it’s something the entire Church should celebrate.
Saintly Augustine shaped Christianity through the ages
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterToronto’s patron is St. Michael. Canada’s patron is St. Joseph. So why name the seminary established to train priests for Toronto and Western Canada after a fourth-century North African bishop?
Sr. Cronin bids farewell to ICE
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - After two decades as the Institute for Catholic Education’s executive director, Sr. Joan Cronin is moving on.
Jewel connects spiritually with surrounding city
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFew of us associate Scarborough with Florence. But next door to the Scarborough Bluffs architect Arthur W. Holmes deposited a little taste of Italy from Florence’s greatest architect.