A Canadian priest has launched a new phase in his efforts to preserve the threatened languages of the Makushi and Wapishana Indigenous peoples in the vast Diocese of Roraima in northern Brazil.
Quebec cardinal named in sex-assault class action
By Catholic Register StaffCardinal Gérald C. Lacroix of Québec was named in court documents Jan. 25 in connection with a sweeping class-action sex assault lawsuit filed against the Archdiocese of Québec in 2022.
Quebec opens doors to its 350th anniversary
By Anna FarrowAs the Archdiocese of Quebec embarks on a jubilee year to mark its 350th anniversary, it hopes to strike the right balance between celebrating the significant historical role played by the archdiocese while acknowledging the sober realities facing the modern Church.
Convert hunted by Islamists seeks asylum
By Susan KorahFrom radical Islamic extremist determined to convert “infidels” to his faith, to the leader of a Christian organization in Germany, Raza Muhammad’s journey has been fraught with danger at every step of the way.
Nightfever invites guests into Christ’s presence
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth hosted the youth-driven initiative Nightfever Jan. 21 at Halifax’s St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, offering passersby an invitation to join in prayer.
Josh Alexander takes next step to quash school suspension
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe legal fight continues for Josh Alexander, the 17-year-old who has been suspended from St. Joseph’s High School in Pembroke, Ont., since November 2022.
One woman crusade has outsized influence on federal government
By Anna FarrowJoyce Arthur and her Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) convinced the Trudeau government to kick pro-life organizations out of the Canada Summer Jobs program seven years ago.
Archdiocese fights rise in anti-Semitism
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterIn the face of rising anti-Semitism stemming from the Israel-Hamas war, the Archdiocese of Toronto is providing resources in support of the Jewish community.
Montreal marks diocesan service with annual Bourget Awards
By Anna FarrowAfter a four-year pandemic hiatus, the Archdiocese of Montreal announced the recipients of the Bourget awards for diocesan service, singling out four individuals and two groups.
Ecumenism can thrive in laity’s hands: prof
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterRev. Karen Petersen Finch is aiming to empower Christians to become knowledgeable and confident communicators of faith through a series of ecumenical lectures in Saskatchewan on Jan. 24 and 25.
Homeless crisis spurs King’s initiative expansion
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterIn the face of a nation gripped with a rising homeless crisis, King’s University College Community Support Centre has expanded its program to ensure it can continue to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in the community.