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Charities’ award honours Fullan��Ƶapp legacy

lmandato@catholicregister.org (Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

When the time of recognition finally arrived for one of the leading figures in social work in Toronto Catholic circles for nearly three decades, the man who had committed a large part of his life to assist so many took the selfless route.

Charities’ scholarships focus on special service

qamundson@catholicregister.private (Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:07:10 -0400

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto is deepening its commitment to support postsecondary learners by awarding five new scholarships — valued at $5,000 apiece — starting in 2024.

Agnes Thomas driven to make impact

waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Dr. Agnes Thomas’ depth of experience, gleaned from years of service to several communities, has led to a new role as executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Agnes Thomas new executive director at Catholic Charities

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:43:13 -0400

Dr. Agnes Thomas’ depth of experience, gleaned from years of service to several communities, has led to a new role as executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto .

Re-purposed computers open web to those in need

waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:26:32 -0500

Computers have become an essential tool in this year where everything from medical visits to high school classes has moved online.

A year later, cloud remains over Development and Peace funding

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:58:37 -0400

The status of Development and Peace as a Catholic charity in good standing hangs in limbo with no end in sight to a year-old review of some of the agency��Ƶapp partnership agreements.

Canadian aid gives new life to villagers hit by typhoon in the Philippines

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:22:19 -0500

Six years after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the people of Tacloban, Philippines, are starting a new life thanks to Development and Peace - Caritas Canada.

Catholic Women's League puts D&P funding on hold

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:20:29 -0500

While strongly endorsing the mission and work of Development and Peace, the Catholic Women��Ƶapp League is asking its parish councils to hold off on sending funds to the organization as Canada��Ƶapp bishops continue to investigate D&P��Ƶapp project partners.

ShareLife campaign hits record to support more than 40 agencies in need

mickeyc@catholicregister.org (Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:15:14 -0400

For the first time in ShareLife��Ƶapp history, Catholic parishioners have crossed the $13-million threshold when it comes to helping those most in need.

Kavanaugh shares how Catholic Charities influenced his life

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:11:31 -0400

WASHINGTON – During the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 5, U.S. Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh said his experience serving the homeless with Catholic Charities and tutoring at Washington Jesuit Academy has influenced him as a judge because of the importance of "standing in the shoes of others."