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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President Bishop William McGrattan today reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples to mark the second anniversary of Pope Francis embarking upon his penitential pilgrimage to Canada.
Quebec Cardinal resumes duties after abuse investigation
By Catholic Register StaffCardinal Gérald Lacroix is resuming his duties as Quebec’s archbishop, six months after stepping aside when he was accused of sexual misconduct for which a Vatican-mandated investigation found no evidence to support.
Institute expands on 'Catholic imagination'
By Anna FarrowTeachers, writers and creatives will gather at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) in August for a four-day exploration of “Literature and the Catholic imagination.”
Charlottetown whipping 200 years of history into shape
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Diocese of Charlottetown has been cleaning out its closet in an effort to sort through some 200 years of history as part of an ongoing archive restoration project.
Mass for departed a sign of Christ's victory over death
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterCatholic Cemeteries’ of the Archdiocese of Toronto is inviting families to participate in this year’s 37th Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed.
A bishop and four Popes
By Cathy MajtenyiWhen Bishop Fred Colli reflects on his half-century of service, a kaleidoscope of images comes to his mind.
Pro-life award honours Vancouver’s Dr. Will Johnston
By Canadian Catholic NewsVancouver family physician Dr. Will Johnston is being honoured for his pro-life work by Canadian Physicians for Life.
Coalition calls for renewed trafficking strategy
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Mary Ward Centre and the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network (TCHTN) are urging the federal government to renew and refine its National Strategy To Combat Human Trafficking after the five-year whole-of-government mandate concluded in May.
Virtual courses from Dayton U available at discount to Toronto Catholics
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterAs part of an ongoing collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Formation for Discipleship, the University of Dayton in Ohio has released a number of new courses in conjunction with its Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) program.
Bill comes due in St. John's: $104 million for abuse victims
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Archdiocese of St. John’s must pay over $104 million to 292 survivors of abuse at the Mount Cashel Orphanage during the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s or at the hands of archdiocesan clergy.
South Asian Catholic organization marks 50 years in Canada
By Susan KorahWhile united in faith, Canadian Catholics reflect the diversity of the nation. And Catholics who trace their roots to the South Asian sub-continent enrich the cultural mosaic of the Canadian Catholic population of nearly 11 million (2021 census) while benefiting from the freedom to practise their religion in safety and peace.