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November 2012

November 29

Bishop, pro-lifers concerned that abortion may widen in Ireland

November 29, 2012

DUBLIN (CNS) -- An Irish bishop and pro-life activists insisted that any legislation to provide abortion in limited situations would inevitably lead to widespread abortion.

November 30

HHS lawsuits' dismissal called disappointing but won't end legal challenge

November 30, 2012

WASHINGTON - After judges in two separate rulings Nov. 27 dismissed lawsuits filed by Catholic organizations and dioceses in Pennsylvania and Tennessee challenging the federal contraceptive mandate, Catholic leaders in both states expressed disappointment but also some hope the rulings left the door open to refiling their claims.

Vatican praises new UN status for Palestine, urges full sovereignty

November 30, 2012

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican praised a United Nations vote making Palestine a non-member observer state but called for full recognition of Palestinian sovereignty as necessary for peace in the region.

Andrachuk re-elected chair of Toronto Catholic board

November 30, 2012

TORONTO - Ann Andrachuk will serve as chair of the Toronto Catholic District School Board for her third term following her election at the annual caucus meeting Nov. 29.

Fortitude and faith

November 30, 2012

It is all too easy for young people seeking acceptance and recognition to be attracted by the glitz and glamour of a pleasure-seeking lifestyle. The idea of sainthood or even martyrdom at a young age seems unfathomable and difficult to comprehend. Why suffer for an idea?

Edmonton to ordain Canada’s first deaf priest

November 30, 2012

EDMONTON - Matthew Hysell became deaf after contracting spinal meningitis when he was 18 months old. He lives in a mostly silent world, but those who know Hysell describe him as a good listener, someone who pays attention to their concerns.

Vandals strike — again — at Nativity outside Toronto's Old City Hall

November 30, 2012

Updated 03/12/12 Toronto - Shattered plexiglass and tape is now what stands between the Nativity scene in front of Toronto's Old City Hall and the elements.

Reality show redefines ‘love’

November 30, 2012

Love is, quite literally, moving to reality TV next April. A new show, Love is Moving, born out of a Toronto initiative known as the Love Movement is hoping to bring viewers to a fuller understanding of this familiar, fuzzy feeling.