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Priests from around Canada and the United States were present for this year’s Foundation Day May 4, including Bishop Scott McCaig, CC, of the Military Ordinariate of Canada, and Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC, auxiliary bishop of Ottawa.

Companions of the Cross prepare for “something big” with magazine launch

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As the Companions of the Cross marked its Foundation Day May 4, General Superior Fr. Allan MacDonald said he believed God has something in new in mind for the 33-year-old priestly community.

Regina pro-lifers marched from Christ the King Parish, where they had celebrated a noon-hour prayer and worship service, through the streets of the neighbourhood and down Albert Street to the legislature.

Pro-life advocates challenged to be ‘All In’ at Regina March for Life

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REGINA – Saskatchewan pro-life advocates were challenged to be the difference in bringing an end to abortion at the annual March for Life held in the provincial capital May 8.

From left, Chimene Boyce, Tracey FErguson, CWL Toronto president Ann D'Souza and Deacon Robert Kinghorn.

Catholic Women's League forms a relationship with the homeless

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Chimene Boyce ran away from home at 15 and spent years living on the streets. She has some simple advice for people wanting to help the homeless.

Life at the Spirit Lake camp.

The fight to bring Ukrainian internee cemetery back to life

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OTTAWA – The graves of at least a dozen Ukrainians who died while interned in a remote camp in Quebec during the First World War are slowly fading into the forest landscape.

Pope Francis walks in procession as he arrives to celebrate Mass at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Rome May 6.

Pope Francis unlikely to be swayed by apology motion

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OTTAWA – Pope Francis is unlikely to be swayed by a House of Commons near-unanimous motion calling on him to apologize in Canada for abuses at Catholic run residential schools, said Archbishop Richard Gagnon.

Antigonish, N.S., Bishop Brian Dunn says Catholic organizations in his diocese that received Canada Summer Jobs grants will be giving the money back.

Give back Summer Jobs funding, bishops urge after dozens of Catholic groups applied

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OTTAWA – Despite stern opposition from Canada’s bishops to the revised Canada Summer Jobs program, dozens of Catholic organizations — including parishes, schools, religious orders and charities — apparently applied anyway and are now in line to receive grants.

Eunice Gichuhi shares her poetry at student peace rally.

High school students rally for more peace-building support for women around the world

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Eunice Gichuhi and her family came to Canada for more opportunity, but it didn’t mean that she would forget the community she left behind. 

The last run of the Prairie Messenger at St. Peter's Press April 25.

Prairie paper publishes its final edition after 114 years

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Catholics on the Canadian Prairies have just lost an important voice. 

Archbishop Luis Ladaria, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved the publication of "Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church", a document calling on the church to be more 'synodal'.

Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions

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VATICAN – The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission.
Youth Speak News editor Jean Ko Din lead The Register newsroom in two first place awards for the categories of 'photo essay' and 'department'. This is Youth Speak News' third year in a row to win best in department at the Canadian Church Press Awards.

The Catholic Register recognized as top Christian paper

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The Catholic Register won 15 awards and was named the No. 1 Christian newspaper in Canada at a gala banquet to recognize excellence in Christian journalism.

The policy was suspended May 1, after parents, students and Ontario Minister of Education Indira Naidoo-Harris (pictured) criticized the board’s decision.

Halton school board suspends 'Sanctity of life' fundraising policy

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HAMILTON – A Catholic school board in Ontario has suspended a policy prohibiting students from raising money for groups that support activities contrary to Catholic doctrine.
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