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November 2019

November 6

Pope Francis restructures Brazilian dioceses following synod proposal

November 6, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Following a proposal made during the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, Pope Francis restructured several dioceses in the Brazilian Amazon to better address the needs of local Catholics.

Speaking Out: E-Rosary an option for new generation

November 6, 2019

If there is an over-used excuse for neglecting our duty to pray the rosary, it would be busyness.

Youth called to be saints at One Rock conference

November 6, 2019

CALGARY -- Sarah Willette may be just an ordinary university student, but she felt challenged to be a saint after attending One Rock 2.0, the Diocese of Calgary’s annual young adult conference.

Synod gives hope to Canada’s north

November 6, 2019

The recent Amazon synod gave voice to Indigenous worldwide and that can only bode well for northern Canadian dioceses with parallel realities, agreed Archbishop Murray Chatlain and Bishop Gary Gordon.

Leah Perrault: As the light shifts, darkness slowly lifts

November 6, 2019

For more than 800 days, the Earth has been spinning its way around the sun, shining in spite of my sister’s death, but I struggled to see it. The sun and moon came and went, and I struggled to feel anything other than the sting of injustice at a world without her.

Community mourns beloved priest, church

November 6, 2019

It has been a tough couple of weeks for the community of Attawapiskat.

November 7

Editorial: Trustees get it right

November 7, 2019

It may seem odd to be extending congratulations to a committee that exists to protect Catholic educational values merely for doing its job.

Readers Speak Out: November 10, 2019

November 7, 2019

Divided electorate Re: Election exposes some deep divisions (Oct. 27):

Mass … the sensory-friendly way

November 7, 2019

It was when she and her husband were leaving a movie theatre that Debbie Frey first came across the concept of a sensory-friendly zone.

Pope Francis expected to address new arms race during Japan trip

November 7, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' top aide made no secret of what will be on the pope's mind when he visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, Nov. 24: "the total elimination of nuclear weapons."

European bishops mark 30th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall

November 7, 2019

BRUSSELS -- Catholic bishops from the European Union marked 30 years since the breaching of the Berlin Wall with tributes to those who worked for peaceful change, as well as warnings against resurgent "ideologies behind the building of walls."

War: A hands-on history lesson

November 7, 2019

As Canada commemorates Remembrance Day, a group of university students plan to conduct their own research of the World Wars.

‘Hear the cry of the Earth’

November 7, 2019

Canadian Josianne Gauthier is General Secretary of CIDSE, an international network of Catholic social justice organizations, and was one of the delegates to last month’s Synod on Pan-Amazon Region. Here is what she told the Synod in an address:

Charles Lewis: Our leaders could use a lesson in humility

November 7, 2019

What does it mean when the only thing that matters is power? What does it mean that even in defeat it is impossible to summon up even a note of humility?

November 8

Catholic groups align to defend DACA Dreamers

November 8, 2019

WASHINGTON -- Catholic leaders joined more than 35 other groups that have filed briefs urging the U.S. Supreme Court to support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, known as DACA.

Bike journey puts a focus on trafficking

November 8, 2019

OTTAWA -- To take on the scourge of human trafficking you have to first recognize that it is happening here.

Investing in hospital ministry a wise – and healthy – choice

November 8, 2019

Hospital ministry is an extension of Jesus’ compassionate presence in our lives today.

A Multi-celebration of diversity and faith

November 8, 2019

Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world, representing the love of the Living God in distinct and beautiful cultures.

Pope Francis meets Salvation Army CEO: Spread God's love through service

November 8, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Loving acts of service and charity not only help build up the Kingdom of God, they attract and influence others, Pope Francis said.

Toronto Catholic board votes to include gender terms

November 8, 2019

The controversial gender debate at the Toronto Catholic District School Board came to end in the early morning hours of Nov. 8 with the board voting to include gender terms in its code of conduct.