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WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis issued condolences to families of those killed in an Jan. 9 apartment building blaze in the Bronx that killed 17 people, including eight children.
An ‘unwavering voice of Christian conviction’
By Jonathon Van Maren, Catholic Register SpecialTed Byfield was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Edmonton Dec. 31, the Alberta flag draping the casket symbolizing his decades-long devotion to the province and role in its history.
Making Communion hosts stays true to sisters’ adoration of Eucharist
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterProducing communion bread has been an integral part of the ministry of the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood in Canada for over 100 years, but just how the hosts are made remains a mystery to many.
Grant will help prepare new pastoral leaders
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterEdmonton’s Newman Theological College (NTC) heads into the new year armed with a nearly $1 million grant it hopes to use to reverse the decline in young people seeking pastoral leadership positions.
COVID-positivity on the rise in Catholic health workers
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe number of COVID-positive doctors, nurses and other clinical staff at Toronto’s Catholic hospitals has crept up into the hundreds, Toronto’s Unity Health has told The Catholic Register.
Archbishop slams modern-day ‘Herods’
By Terry O’Neill, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- Amid the bleakness of the culture of death that debases modern society, Catholics can find hope in the zealous and relentless commitment of pro-life advocates working “to foster in our country a culture of life,” said Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver.
MP endorses corporate responsibility law
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterConservative MP Marilyn Gladu has joined with Development and Peace – Caritas Canada in endorsing a proposed new international corporate accountability law.
Fundraising details expected soon
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 Bishop William McGrattan has told The Catholic Register.
A life of hope and justice: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
By Bronwen Dachs, Catholic News ServiceCAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s compassion and sense of humour, as well as his commitment to justice and processes of peace, were among the many reasons he was an icon, said Bishop Kevin Dowling of Rustenburg.
Study proves value of religious schools
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA new study suggests that American students attending an independent school aligning with their religious identity achieved higher scores on standardized math and reading tests compared to non-religious peers.
Indoor Masses on hold indefinitely in Quebec
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterExcept for funeral ceremonies with up to 25 attendees, Quebec’s churches will remain empty for the foreseeable future.