Updated 10/16/14

TORONTO - With $26.5 million already pledged — including $5 million from a single donor — the Archdiocese of Toronto has officially kicked off one of the largest Church-based fundraising campaigns in Canadian history.

Slain Alberta priest remembered as a faithful minister

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ST. PAUL, ALTA. - Fr. Gilbert Dasna is being remembered for being strong and faithful to his ministry as a priest.

Liberals, NDP reignite abortion debate

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OTTAWA - After failed attempts in the past by Conservative MPs to reopen the abortion debate, the Liberals and New Democrats have re-ignited the issue with policy initiatives that promote an abortion agenda.

Cardinal to Trudeau: 'reconsider your position'

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TORONTO - In an open letter to Justin Trudeau that upholds the important role of faith and conscience in politics, Cardinal Thomas Collins has urged the Liberal leader to rescind his party's unprecedented ban on pro-life supporters.

Pro-life Liberal McKay has dilemma on hand with Trudeau pro-choice stance

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Toronto pro-life Liberal MP John McKay says he’s no less a Liberal for his stand against open-access, unregulated abortion.

New Toronto priest gets huge surprise for ordination

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TORONTO - As Fr. Omar Hernandez prepared to be ordained to the priesthood with four classmates, his only regret was that his family in Colombia wouldn't be here to see it. But he soon found out, the Lord works in mysterious ways.

Former abortion provider reveals money-making motivation behind industry

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OTTAWA - Carol Everett operated four abortion clinics in Texas from 1977-1983 until an encounter with Jesus Christ turned her into a pro-life advocate.

Raising funds for a good night’s sleep

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TORONTO - A good night’s sleep never did anyone harm. A bad night’s sleep killed 48 babies in Ontario in 2012.

Program aims to demystify salvation

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TORONTO - Salvation’s not cheap. It’s free — a gift of God. But what exactly is salvation? Salvation from what? Salvation for what?

A new beginning at 65 for Sr. Walsh

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TORONTO - Sr. Alice Walsh was excited to accept the position of pastoral minister of Our Lady of Fatima parish in Piccadilly, a remote town in Newfoundland and Labrador. But a month into her new post, the priest who arrived to celebrate Mass asked her if she realized that she was the one in charge. No, she said, I’m not. Yes, you are, he replied, telling her to read the bishop’s letter. And he was right.

Archdiocese lights the way for Montreal Canadiens

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The Archdiocese of Montreal is hoping to score some points with the faithful by encouraging parishioners to light digital prayer candles for the Montreal Canadiens.