Greg Pennoyer calls it “living in a culture of amnesia.” Canadians may know bits and pieces of their history — the date of Confederation, where Henry Hudson froze to death, how General Wolfe defeated the Marquis de Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham. But we’ve lost the thread of the whole story.
Family services jazzes it up to end abuse
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterMembers of Toronto’s jazz community are coming together for one night of swingin’ and scattin’ to help end violence against women and their families.
As air strikes against Islamic State end, Canada ponders its Mideast role
By Philippe Vaillancourt, Catholic News ServiceMONTREAL - For two prominent Catholic agencies based in Canada, the new Liberal government's decision to stop air strikes against Islamic State positions in the Middle East begs the question: How should Canada act in that region?
Project Hope gets big boost
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Money, memory and many hands are all being assembled to help Toronto get ready to help Syrian refugees when they arrive. With a big assist from one anonymous donor, Toronto city councillor Justin Di Ciano is well on his way to providing $500,000 to help the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Project Hope reach its $3-million fundraising goal by Dec. 15.
St. Anne relic tour lands in Toronto
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Fr. Guy Desrochers can’t help but chuckle when he hears that a woman has asked St. Anne, patron saint of unmarried women, to help them find a husband.
Bishop Plouffe steps down as head of Sault Ste. Marie diocese
By Catholic Register StaffOTTAWA - Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe is stepping down after more than a quarter century helming the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie in northern Ontario, the Canadian bishops’ conference announced Nov. 12.
Lecture series launched in honour of Henri Nouwen
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Almost 20 years after his death, the extent of Fr. Henri Nouwen’s influence in the Catholic community is still being discovered.
A day to remember the few who sacrificed for the many
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Taking the time to remind ourselves of the sacrifices made by others for our freedom is what makes Remembrance Day ceremonies so special, St. Michael's College School vice-principal David Lee told his students.
For 27 years, foster mother has made a difference
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Foster parent Cindy Stirling has been a difference maker.
Lest we forget: in honour of our war dead
By Catholic Register Staff“Patriotism is not dying for one’s country, it is living for one’s country — and for humanity. Perhaps that is not as romantic, but it’s better.”
$30 million pledged to rebuild Cardinal Newman
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Prayers for a new Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School are being answered.