News/Canada
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is looking into its long-standing relationship with WE Charity, and the trustee leading the charge expects the board to suspend its relationship with the battered charity.
New group’s goal is protecting statues
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterCanadians enjoy religious freedom unlike many in other parts of the world, so for Jeffrey Susilo the thought that recent church vandalism could be evidence that those freedoms might be under attack is disheartening.
Parents step up fight against anti-Black racism
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterParents of Black children are continuing in the push for change as the province works to address issues of systemic racism in Ontario schools.
Bishops join D&P national council
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA nearly three-year process of investigation and review at the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has resulted in a slimmed-down national council with four bishops appointed to the development agency’s governing body.
Canadian bishops offer prayers and support for Lebanon
ByOTTAWA -- Canadians and the Catholic Church in Canada have always been there for the people of Lebanon in times of need, says the Montreal-based Maronite Catholic Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet.
Caritas youth leap into action
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterLong before the shock of the huge, Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut’s port had worn off, Caritas Lebanon had unleashed a powerful force for good onto the streets of the shattered city — kids. This was the moment for the Catholic organization’s 750 youth volunteers to shine.
City Hall’s eternal flame not so eternal
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCOVID-19 has put a damper on a lot of things the last few months. Add to that list eternity.
From the streets to a family reunion
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterAfter years of loneliness living on the streets, Gordon Petrie’s chance move into a rundown shed outside a Ukrainian Catholic church in Surrey, B.C., has brought him friendship, community and a family reunion out of his wildest dreams.
Sudbury teacher mines sport for justice
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterSports enthusiast and Indigenous language educator Dominic Beaudry doesn’t pass up an opportunity for a teachable moment on or off the field of play.
Indigenous centre feeds youth in need
By Catholic Register StaffToronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre donated 100 supermarket food vouchers and over 200 pre-made meals to help young people in need.
The story of my brother’s death
By Bishop Thomas DowdI’ve always done my best thinking through writing, and the death of my younger brother Chris last month has given me a lot to think about. The thing is, his life had meaning, and so did his death. I write this to share just a few reflections on that meaning.