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There were 10.9 million self-identified Catholics in Canada in 2021, a sharp drop of two million from 2011, according to the latest census religion numbers.
A refugee crisis looming, advocates say
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThereƵapp a storm coming, warns FCJ Refugee Centre executive director Loly Rico.
Campion alum touched by sojourn to Ukraine
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterDr. Katherine Owens’ long career as a psychologist has afforded her opportunities to go abroad and provide post-disaster psychological support, serving among those affected by devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Somalia.
Brescia professorƵapp dream comes true
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterGrowing up in Middlesex County in southwestern Ontario, Peggy O’Neil said she and her family would encounter Brescia College — now Brescia University College — on their route to pick up pizza for dinner.
KingƵapp course shows economics should seek meaning
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterPope Francis challenged young Catholics to “transform an economy that kills into an economy of life” at a three day “Economy of Francesco” meeting in Assisi Sept. 22-24.
Encounter, heal and purify: St. JeromeƵapp plan for reconciliation
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAll histories are contested. If they weren’t, there would be no reason to study history. For an historian running a Catholic university in Canada right now, this nationƵapp history of colonialism and residential schools has created a special responsibility — not to the past but to our future understanding of ourselves.
Irish unity: will dream come true?
By PETER STOCKLAND AND SUSAN KORAH, The Catholic RegisterThe historic emergence of a Catholic majority in Northern Ireland will be a significant, though not the decisive, factor in achieving a reunited country, says a Belfast MP visiting Canada.
Catholic artist gives audience a complex experience
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTrying to explain the effect of Denyse Thomasos’ immense, complex, abstract paintings, Fr. Dan Donovan reaches for St. Thomas Aquinas.
Gregorian chant renewal in the works
By Susan Korah, Catholic Register SpecialLawrence Harris has a renewed vision of service forged and refined in the fire of COVID-19 that raged across the world for nearly three years.
Encountering the anchor of Eucharistic adoration
By Janelle Ryan, Catholic Register SpecialI have experienced the healing and transformation that encountering the person of Jesus Christ brings and Eucharistic adoration has played a large role in this. Adoration is one of the best ways to experience the peace, love and strength that only Jesus can provide. ItƵapp something we desperately need these days.
Life of service continues for former teacher
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterAfter years of serving his community as a teacher, Peter Mamer has found another rewarding way of giving back.