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Dennis Patrick O’Hara has headed the ecotheology centre at the University of St. Michael’s College since 2002.

O’Hara retires as head of Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology

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As the director of a world-leading institute for studies in ecology and theology retires, it’s going to be all hands on deck at the University of St. Michael’s College to maintain the edge it has established over the last 28 years with the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology.

Signs at the Climate Strike in Nathan Phillips Square asked for immediate action.

Movement pushes to turn talk into action

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The timing could hardly be better for the Canadian arm of the Global Catholic Climate Movement when it officially launches in September.

Rachel Wong’s experience at Vancouver Co-op Radio and the CBC has helped her launch her own podcast for Catholic women.

Podcast peels back the ‘feminine genius’

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Growing up, Rachel Wong had this image of what a Catholic woman looked like. 

A Catholic woman has a quiet and demure strength. She is sensitive, soft-spoken and wears a lace veil to church. Maybe she’s a homemaker, maybe she has her own career, but the Catholic woman Wong had in her mind was also a one-dimensional stereotype. 

Pilgrims wade into Alberta's Lac Ste. Anne July 21, 2019. Thousands of pilgrims from across Canada gathered for the 130th annual Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage July 20-25.

Pilgrims find healing, renewal in the waters of Alberta's Lac Ste. Anne

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LAC STE. ANNE, Alberta -- As she battled the aching pains of stage 4 intestinal cancer, Evelyn Mercredi slowly lifted herself from her walker and stepped into the waters of Lac Ste. Anne expecting -- and receiving -- healing.

Sisters’ graves moving

Sisters’ graves moving

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The graves of some 300 School Sisters of Notre Dame in a cemetery on the order’s Watertown, Ont., convent property are expected to be moved to a Burlington Catholic cemetery in the near future as the sisters look to sell their long-time home.

As part of introducing Indigenous culture and sports to its younger students, the Toronto Catholic District School Board has hosted the Northern Spirit Games since 2002. Brebeuf College School has been one of the schools hosting the Games where one of the activities is students learning to play traditional drums.

Youth taking the lead on reconciliation

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Nearly three-quarters of Indigenous youth in Canada believe they will see meaningful reconciliation in their lifetime, an online poll has revealed.

Alexander Du, interim CEO, Salt and Light TV.

Salt + Light TV sets stage for a new chapter

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For the first time in its 16-year existence, Salt + Light TV will be launching its fall season without the guiding hand of Fr. Thomas Rosica.

Lansdowne Park in Ottawa was the scene of the Marian Congress in 1947, featuring the consecration of Canada to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Rosary Bowl rekindles the spirit of ’47

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OTTAWA -- Seventy-two years after the 1947 Marian Congress in Ottawa, pilgrims will look to re-capture the spirit on the very same site of that historic event with the inaugural Lansdowne Rosary Bowl.

Fr. Michael Kelly (pictured) has been supporting Faraz Pervaiz, who has been in hiding with his family since being charged with blasphemy in Pakistan.

Pakistani Christian looks to Canada for help after death threats

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BANGKOK, THAILAND -- A plea has been issued for Canada to rescue a Pakistani Christian refugee who is in hiding after a viral video calling on jihadi fighters to kill him swept through Bangkok's refugee community.

Father Maurice Restivo stands near Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Windsor, Ontario, June 14, 2019. Founded in 1767, the Canadian church needs $20 million dollars in repairs.

Detroit Catholics help save iconic church of their twin parish in Ontario

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WINDSOR, Ontario -- Detroiters might soon notice a bronze glow on the horizon as they stare south across the Detroit River.

Ashley Bratcher, right, who plays Abby Johnson, is pictured in a scene from the film "Unplanned," the story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director, and her decision to join the pro-life movement.

Unplanned enjoys success at Canadian box office

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The braintrust behind the pro-life movie Unplanned say they are ecstatic with attendance figures from the 49 Canadian screens that showed the movie during its one-week run in Canadian theatres.

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