Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register
Charities’ award honours Fullan’s legacy
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.
Church vocations go beyond the priesthood
Last month’s ShareLife Speaker Series shed light on the significance of vocations and how they can be better understood and nurtured.
From council members and course planners to caretakers and custodians, the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s unique recognition initiative is a celebration of its employees' and volunteers' commitments to fostering student success, regardless of their position.
Halifax shelter program not so temporary
What began as a short-term project by the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth to bring the city’s most vulnerable out of the cold and into temporary shelter remains a project in progress more than two years later.
Donkey tales: hitching a ride to God
Born in communist Poland in 1982, Izabela Ciesinska’s appreciation for visual storytelling and illustration began as far back as she can remember.
The Bible done differently
Imagery lends an elegant aesthetic, provokes deeper thought
‘A thousand lifetimes of service’
From humble beginnings when four of their Sisters arrived in Halifax from New York in the mid-19th century, the Sisters of Charity Halifax are set to mark 175 years of service on May 11.
Easter demand shows rise in food insecurity
While it might seem a good-news story that Good Shepherd Ministries served more than 1,200 meals to hundreds of grateful guests on Easter Sunday, it merely highlights a staggering trend in the rise of food bank usage in Toronto and beyond.
Looking beyond the stars
As both an astronomer and a Jesuit, Br. Guy Consolmagno recognizes the relationship between science and religion.
The future of Catholic education?
When Sacred Heart Academy opened its doors for the first time last September, it joined a growing number of schools feeding a demand for a classical Catholic education.