Martyrs’ Shrine Celebration Day. Synergy Toronto Conference. Decade of MAiD.

In this episode, editor Mickey Conlon is joined by reporter Luke Mandato in an episode is brought to you by “Missions and Martyrs,” the new commemorative magazine celebrating 100 years of the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario, and 400 years since St. Jean de Brébeuf’s arrival in Huronia. Conlon and Mandato discuss the ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations at the Martyrs’ Shrine, including the Daily TV Mass team’s special programming and the major anniversary day on June 27. The team also covers the upcoming Synergy Toronto 2026 conference organized by Catholic Charities, aimed at strengthening collaboration between Catholic organizations in social services, health, and education. Marking 10 years since the legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada, the hosts reflect on Terry O’Neill’s hard-hitting series in the B.C. Catholic, generational attitudes toward the issue, and its rapid expansion across the country. Music on Registered courtesy of Sappheiros: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZVHXQZAIn9WJXvy6qn9K0 , powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Read these related stories from catholicregister.org:About the Hosts:Mickey Conlon: Is the Editor of The Catholic Register and has been a reporter and columnist for the Register.Luke Mandato: Is a reporter for The Catholic Register.Quinton Amundson: Quinton is Associate Editor at The Catholic Register.