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Physicians, heal thyselves: Society seeks to heal, renew profession
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterDr. Farr Curlin aligned with fellow U.S. physicians over the past several years to form The Hippocratic Society, a group aiming to restore moral formation and conscientious clinical judgment as cherished ideals in practising good medicine.
100 simple years for St. Teresa’s Parish
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterLast Sunday marked a major milestone for St. Teresa’s in Etobicoke as the church community gathered together for a Mass celebrating the parish’s centennial anniversary.
Niagara IceDogs don't disappoint on Faith Night
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterWhile no one can say for sure whether or not divine intervention played a role in the Niagara IceDogs' improbable Oct. 17 comeback victory against the Ottawa 67’s, the demographics of the fans in attendance certainly couldn't have hurt.
Direction of Newman Theological College in Edmonton questioned
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCatholics concerned about the recent administrative actions at Newman Theological College (NTC) in Edmonton are demanding greater transparency from the board of directors and for the school to noticeably reaffirm its fidelity to imparting Catholic doctrine.
'The Singing Priest' to take Moncton stage
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M., plus many more songs and a few “yarns and jokes in between.” This is what Fr. Ray Kelly, affectionately dubbed “The Singing Priest,” will serve up at his first-ever Canadian concert at The Riverview Arts Centre in Greater Moncton, N.B., Oct. 22.
Digital dollar shelved, cash remains king
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Bank of Canada (BOC) is shelving its plan to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
A global village on fire
By Susan KorahIt’s a long way from Montreal to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. So long that you may never get there. Because your plane might have to fly over some of the most dangerous airspaces in the world.
Cash for St. John's abuse victims by month's end
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterNearly 300 victims — or their surviving loved ones — who suffered abuse at Mount Cashel Orphanage in St. John’s, N.L., during the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, or by Archdiocese of St. John’s clergy, will receive the initial disbursement of their long-awaited monetary restitution before the end of this month.
Book of Revelation is about finding hope in crisis
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterAn upcoming seminar being delivered by Msgr. Robert Nusca is hoping to further amplify the hidden message of hope found in one of the New Testament’s most puzzling reads — the Book of Revelation.
Christians sign on to back Canada’s Jews
By Anna FarrowFr. Deacon Andrew Bennett has a simple message for Canadian Jews: “We will not abandon you.”
Bloom is off the boom
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterWith fertility rates at record lows, question is, how will Canada repopulate?