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July 2022

July 9

Welcoming strangers for 75 years and beyond

July 9, 2022

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Ottawa is celebrating 75 years as a parish this year, but its legacy as a welcoming place goes back a lot further.

July 10

God's Word on Sunday: We’re all welcome in God’s plan of redemption

July 10, 2022

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 17 (Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42) Abraham and Sarah had all but given up. God had promised Abraham a son and heir and that he would become a father of a great nation. But the time on the biological clock had run out, for they were both far advanced in years, and no son by Sarah had been born. And this is often the moment God chooses to act — when all human efforts have been exhausted.

Family finally reunited under one roof

July 10, 2022

After years of being separated due to the health-care needs of their youngest child, the Jobin family is finally reunited under one roof.

July 11

World's Ukrainian bishops gather in Poland near Ukrainian border

July 11, 2022

Prevented by war from meeting in Kyiv, 40 Ukrainian Catholic bishops from around the world met in Poland, less than 10 miles from the border with their homeland, in early July.

July 12

Register takes 19 honours at Catholic press awards 2022

July 12, 2022

The Catholic Register has once again been recognized for its fine journalism, taking home 19 honours at the annual Catholic Press Association awards, including a second place for best national newspaper.

July 13

Development and Peace targeting hunger with matching fund

July 13, 2022

In a hungry world, Development and Peace is giving Canadian Catholics a chance to save lives. Using its partnership with Canadian Food Grains Bank, Canada’s Catholic development agency is taking advantage of an Ottawa matching fund to get money and the food it can buy to starving people.

Pope Francis confirms plans to meet Russian patriarch in Kazakhstan

July 13, 2022

Pope Francis said he plans to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in September at an interreligious meeting in Kazakhstan.

Papal Mass tickets pulled from resale site

July 13, 2022

Scalpers have pounced on the potential of Pope Francis’ visit to Canada, but at least one ticket reseller has just said no.

Police in Northern Ireland investigate burning of Pope Francis image

July 13, 2022

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it is investigating a possible crime after an image of Pope Francis was burned in a bonfire.

Pope Francis names three women to office that helps him choose bishops

July 13, 2022

Ten days after saying he would name two women to the group that helps him choose bishops, Pope Francis appointed three women to the office.

July 15

Indigenous priest shares practices that will be part of Pope Francis' Canada trip

July 15, 2022

When Pope Francis travels to Canada to apologize to Indigenous communities for the way the Catholic Church joined efforts to uproot them from their traditional culture and spirituality, their traditions will be on full display.

July 17

God's Word on Sunday: If we seek God, He will open His doors to us

July 17, 2022

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 24 (Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13) How do we respond to the chaos, fear, violence and injustice of our times? One of the most potent tools at our disposal is intercessory prayer.

July 18

Pope Francis describes Canada trip as 'penitential pilgrimage'

July 18, 2022

Asking for prayers ahead of his visit to Canada July 24-29, Pope Francis described the trip as a "penitential pilgrimage" as part of a commitment to healing and reconciliation with the country's Indigenous people.

Parishioners protest arrest of second priest in two months in Nicaragua

July 18, 2022

Catholics in Nicaragua are calling for the release of two priests detained over the past two months as a campaign of arbitrary arrests and church repression continues in the Central American country.

July 19

Donors helping cover papal visit costs

July 19, 2022

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has turned to a wide variety of donors to help it with the $15-million cost for hosting Pope Francis in Canada.

July 20

Reconciliation fund approves first project

July 20, 2022

Nine months after Canada’s Catholic bishops committed to it, the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund is up and running.

Court approves sale of St. John’s properties

July 20, 2022

The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has ratified the sale of 43 properties owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John’s, including 12 parish churches, with dozens more looming.

Oblates widen access to personnel files

July 20, 2022

Ahead of Pope Francis’ journey to Canada, the Oblate Fathers have retired their longstanding practice of keeping personnel files secret until 50 years after the death of an Oblate Father or Brother.

Stand by and for the truth

July 20, 2022

“We are called to be completely faithful.”

Serving a dish of passion with a side of initiative

July 20, 2022

Alberta teen Mary Beazer is off to a sizzling start in pursuing her passion to become a professional chef.