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The London District Catholic School Board is reintroducing a revamped school resource officer (SRO) program in its schools.
A year after train derailment, Ohio parish has become a 'family' that serves community
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsOne year after a toxic train derailment, an Ohio parish has "solidified" into a "family" that seeks to serve the community, its pastor told OSV News.
Montreal Archdiocese suing Quebec over MAiD forced upon hospice
By Anna FarrowIn what could prove to be a landmark case for religious and conscience rights in Canada, Montreal’s Archbishop Christian Lépine has taken on the Attorney General of Quebec.
Parental rights win with new Alberta policy
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAlberta’s proposed parental rights policy is another step in parents regaining control of their children’s education — in particular concerning a perceived overreach with gender ideology — from school bureaucrats, say its supporters.
As King Charles is diagnosed with cancer, Cardinal Nichols offers 'steadfast prayers'
By Michael Kelly, OSV NewsCardinal Vincent Nichols has offered "steadfast prayers" on behalf of Catholics after it was announced that Britain's King Charles III is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Northern Ireland has Catholic leading its government for the first time in history
By Michael Kelly, OSV NewsIreland's most-senior churchman hailed an agreement that sees a Catholic take the top political job in Northern Ireland for the first time in its history as an "opportunity for a fresh start and a new beginning."
Century-old Carmelite daycare to shut down
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterIt’s the end of an era in the Trinity-Bellwoods area of downtown Toronto, with the century-old child-care hub Carmelite Day Nursery announcing its plans to wind down operations by the end of July.
Durham Catholic board named among Canada’s best employers
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Durham Catholic District School Board has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s best employers in 2024.
MAiD for mental illness pushed back at least two years
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe federal government is planning to delay its planned expansion of assisted suicide for individuals sole living with mental illness until March 2027.
Evidence in Jimmy Lai trial may have been obtained through torture, U.N. rapporteur says
By KNA, OSV NewsThe United Nations is warning that evidence in the trial of prominent Hong Kong Catholic, philanthropist and media mogul Jimmy Lai may have been obtained by torturing a witness in China.
Catholic colleges hope cap targets ‘bad actors’
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCanada’s Catholic colleges and universities are taking a “wait and see” view of the federal government’s Jan. 22 pronouncement of a two-year intake cap on international student permits.