Canada celebrates the sainthood cause of Blessed Marie-Léonie

Friday, January 26, 2024

Maria Montemayor

Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis, the founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, is one step closer to sainthood.

How to start volunteering at your parish

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Maria Montemayor

Volunteers are an integral part of a parish community. They help run most ministries, and their work can result in a lively and thriving Catholic church. Volunteering is a great way to meet like-minded people and contribute to the well-being of your parish. In my previous article, I interviewed several young adults about their experience […]

Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Scott McCaig, CC, as Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada

Friday, April 8, 2016

Salt + Light Media

It is with great joy and gratitude to God that the Companions of the Cross announce that Fr. Scott McCaig, CC has been named Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada by his Holiness Pope Francis. Bishop-elect Scott McCaig, CC, is from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. He entered into full communion with the Catholic Church in 1987, and after […]

Coast to Coast: January 3 to January 9

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Alicia Ambrosio

Here is a look at what’s been happening and what we’ve been reading about across the country this week: With all the news about Syria and the refugee crisis, it can be easy to forget that there are other parts of the world suffering as well. Here is a look at how one Canadian organization […]

Coast to Coast: September 13 to September 19

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Here’s what we’ve been reading about across the country this week: Canada’s bishops held their annual plenary assembly in Cornwall, Ontario. Among the things discussed during the meeting were new guidelines for dealing with abuse allegations. The Canadian Bishops’ Justice and Peace commission also outlined the justice and peace issues facing Canada right now. On […]

Coast to Coast: September 6 to September 12

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Here is some of what has been making headlines across the country: In light of the numbers of Syrian refugees trying to find a safe home, the Archdiocese of Toronto has launched “Project Hope” to sponsor 100 refugee families. Meanwhile the Archdiocese of Vancouver shares some of their experiences sponsoring Iraqi and Syrian refugee families. […]

Coast to Coast: July 26 to August 1

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Here’s a look at some events and activities happening across the country that you might want to check out if you live in one of these areas. The Archdiocese of Halifax – Yarmouth is celebrating the building of a new church! On August 9, Archbishop Mancini will bless the land for the new St. Marguerite […]

Coast to Coast: July 19 to July 25

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

With summer finally in full gear across the country, our dioceses and their news outlets have also gone into summer schedule. So this week Coast to Coast brings you a look at some events across the country you might want to check out. If you’re in Edmonton and you are planning to go to World […]

Coast to Coast: May 10 to May 16

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Here is some of what has been happening in dioceses across the country this week: In Vancouver a group of kids are showing adults how to put their faith into action. In his weekly reflection Fr. Ron Rolheiser explains why he believes we should be praying for other Christian Churches during our Mass. In London, […]

Coast to Coast: April 25 to May 1

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Here’s what’s been happening across the country this week: In Ottawa, the mother of one of the 43 student teachers who disappeared in Mexico has asked the Canadian government to take Mexico off its list of safe countries. In Winnipeg, reflecting on euthanasia and and palliative care brought out this touching story of the kind […]