North of 60 overcomes obstacles
Teamwork and ingenuity prevailed over a number of unprecedented obstacles in 2024 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's (SSVP) annual North of 60 campaign in western Canada, said the program's president.
Students embrace generosity of the season
Ajax students hop on 'Red Wagon' charity drive
In Ajax, Ont., one Catholic school continues to pull out all the stops to better the Christmas season for those in need in their community.
ShareLife feels the need at Christmas
The Christmas season is undoubtedly a time of giving, but that doesn’t always equate to stacks of presents with pristine bows and flawless wrapping paper.
Knights, students unite for Give a Kid a Coat campaign
As temperatures continue to drop, the Knights of Columbus’ Toronto Council 1388 is maximizing the reach of its Give a Kid a Coat this Christmas campaign through a newfound partnership with the Catholic ChildrenƵapp Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS).
Charity demands shaking hands at Mass
One of the most oft-quoted passages of the New Testament is 1 Corinthians 13:1: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.” The ensuing verses are probably the most popular option for the epistle in the Roman Catholic Nuptial Mass and why wouldn’t it be at an occasion when we are celebrating the love between the bride and groom?
Mama MaggieƵapp vision shared by Canadians
ItƵapp a long way from Canada to Cairo.But a recently opened hospital in the city in the Egyptian capitalƵapp trash-filled slums, and StephenƵapp Children, the non-profit organization that started it, have special links with Canadians who share the vision of its founder, Maggie Gobran.
The colour of charity
A colouring book of famous religious paintings shows the beauty of Christian faith both in art and charity.
Matching donor steps up for ShareLife
ShareLife has secured a matching donor to help spur contributions in the last two months of the campaign that supports over 40 Catholic social service agencies.
St. Philip NeriƵapp Table feeds poor among us
With food prices rising 9.7 per cent between April 2021 and April 2022, Third Order Franciscan and St. Philip Neri parishioner Yesmil Pena decided the time is now for action.
Serving a dish of passion with a side of initiative
Alberta teen Mary Beazer is off to a sizzling start in pursuing her passion to become a professional chef.
In a hungry world, Development and Peace is giving Canadian Catholics a chance to save lives. Using its partnership with Canadian Food Grains Bank, CanadaƵapp Catholic development agency is taking advantage of an Ottawa matching fund to get money and the food it can buy to starving people.
Bears, fire no deterrent to priest's charity ride
Fr. Ivan Nachachewsky is taking some vacation time this month, well-earned after completing a gruelling 2,000-kilometre bike ride to raise money for wheelchairs to those in need in Ukraine.