News/Toronto-GTA
Natural disasters around the world combined with a larger fund-raising campaign in the archdiocese tapping into the generosity of Toronto Catholics are making for one of the most difficult years in ShareLifeƵapp history.
Cathedral closed over safety concerns
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - First construction stripped St. MichaelƵapp Cathedral of its spiritual atmosphere, now it is blocking parishioners from entering the pews and sacred space.
Sr. Nirmala Joshi, successor to Blessed Teresa, dies at 81
By Catholic News ServiceCALCUTTA, India - Sr. Nirmala Joshi, who succeeded Blessed Teresa of Calcutta as superior general of the Missionaries of Charity and led the order for 12 years until retiring in 2009, died early June 23 in Calcutta at age 80.
St. Michael's Cathedral closed over safety issues
By Catholic Register StaffTORONTO - A sudden decision to close St. MichaelƵapp Cathedral will scatter cathedral parishioners to other downtown parishes on Sundays for the next nine months while structural repairs and renovations continue on the historic church.
Basilians bid adieu to Holy Rosary parish
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - After 123 years the Basilian Fathers are moving on from TorontoƵapp Holy Rosary parish. But “as one door closes, another one opens,” said Basilian general superior Fr. George Smith.
New Oblate welcomed home
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterMISSISSAUGA, Ont. - It is only fitting that John Paul Patrick returned to his home parish for his final steps to the priesthood with the Missionary Oblates of Assumption Province. On June 8, Patrick was ordained to the priesthood in front of hundreds of witnesses at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Mississauga.
Priests on the move in Toronto: 2015 clergy appointments
By Catholic Register StaffMississauga school provides hope for ShareLife
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterMISSISSAUGA, Ont. - With donations to this yearƵapp ShareLife campaign down, there is a ray of fundraising hope coming from Catholic schools.
St. Catherine Siena community pray together in front of damaged statue
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterFor two months the St. Catherine of Siena community was the target of several acts of vandalism. On May 28, the story ended on a blessed note.
Dufferin-Peel school first in GTA to be named after Pope Francis
By Catholic Register StaffMISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Brampton, Ont., will be home to the first Catholic school in the Greater Toronto Area named after Pope Francis.
Police make arrest in suspected hate crime at Mississauga Catholic church
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterMISSISSAUGA, ONT. - A 22-year-old Mississauga man has been charged in connection with alleged hate crimes committed at St. Catherine of Siena Church and its neighbouring elementary school over the past two months.