NEWS
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College attained a historic and long-sought achievement Feb. 28 when it was authorized to grant a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities starting in 2024-25.
Lecture tackles changing Church roles of men, women
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterAn upcoming lecture at St. Jerome’s University will give a glimpse into the role gender plays within the Catholic Church and how it’s adapted and expanded over time.
Getting into the ‘Spiritus’ of young adult ministry
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe newest workshop from the Office of Catholic Youth is delving into Scripture, aiming to help young adults answer one of life’s great questions: “Who am I?”
The workshop “(Re)discovering Who We Are: God’s Answer to the Question of Identity” took place March 13 at St. Thomas More Parish in Scarborough and explored the speculative side of personal identity through the Catholic lens.
Shamrocks, slainte take to Toronto streets
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe streets of Toronto will once again be lined with people sporting green, white and orange as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes over the heart of downtown on the big day — March 17.
Vancouver Archdiocese stands against anti-Semitism
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsAnti-Semitic rhetoric has become so intense amid pro-Palestinian sentiment in Canada that a Vancouver rabbi is more concerned about the safety of his oldest son on a Montreal university campus working to stop anti-Semitism, than he is about his middle child, who is currently living in Israel.
Speaking to Archdiocese of Vancouver employees at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Infeld said in recent months nearly all Jewish services and events have needed to have security.
Pope tasks judge to investigate Cardinal Lacroix
By François Gloutnay, OSV NewsPope Francis has asked a retired Quebec judge to conduct an investigation “into the facts, circumstances and imputability of (an) alleged offense” targeting Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix.
Conservatives all in on exploitation bill
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterIn contrast to the controversial Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) recently tabled by the federal government, Conservative MPs are putting their weight behind Bill C-270 to prevent young people from being exploited by online pornography.
Egyptian Catholic clergy say interreligious ties are being derailed by 'Fiducia'
By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV NewsCatholic clergy from Egypt have warned that ties with Orthodox and Islamic leaders are being derailed by a Vatican decision to allow the blessing of same-sex couples, after the country's influential Coptic Orthodox Church suspended dialogue over the issue.
Abuse charges withdrawn against Toronto priest
By Catholic Register StaffSexual abuse charges have been withdrawn against a Toronto priest on loan to the Diocese of Peterborough.
Ukraine has ‘no choice but to defend’ itself: bishops
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsUkraine’s Greek Catholic bishops, led by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, have said their nation will continue to fight Russian aggression, “notwithstanding the suggestions for (the) need for negotiations coming from representatives of different countries, including the Holy Father himself.”
Irish voters resoundingly reject proposals to redefine family, undermine motherhood
By Michael Kelly, OSV NewsThe Irish prime minister, known as the Taoiseach, has conceded that his government was defeated "comprehensively" when voters rejected amendments to the constitution that the country's bishops warned would have weakened supports for marriage and undermined motherhood.