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Skeptics of the “mass graves” narrative took notice of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Ttes) First Nation’s recent statement commemorating the discovery of “215 anomalies” at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on May 27, 2021.
Schools, dioceses targeted by Pride flag walkout
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register“Yes to Jesus, no to Pride.” “Make Catholic Schools Catholic Again.” “We Need Spiritual Leadership.”
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition granted intervenor status in assisted death case
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Court of Appeal of Alberta has granted the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) intervenor status in the controversial case of a 27-year-old Calgary woman with autism seeking approval for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) against her father’s wishes.
Archbishop calls for devotion to Sacred Heart
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterToronto Archbishop Francis Leo urged the Toronto faithful to honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus by practising humility, being pure of heart and leaning on God when broken-hearted in a letter published for the month of the Sacred Heart.
Vincentians transform lives North of 60
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterWhat do you get when you combine the indefatigability of a religious sister, the impassioned altruism of a Calgary parishioner and the astonishing generosity and mobilizing power of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP)?
Truly a saint for his time
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCarlo Acutis loved playing Pokémon and Super Mario on his PlayStation. He kicked the soccer ball around with his friends. In the most frequently seen photo of the young man, he is pictured in a red polo shirt.
‘Fed Up’ with food insecurity
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterFed up with the growing food insecurity they see each day, chefs are teaming up with young cooking students to tackle the issue in Toronto with “Get Fed Up 2024.”
Lacroix again proclaims his innocence
By Catholic Register Special“I reiterate my innocence,” Quebec City Cardinal Gérald Lacroix says in a six-minute video that the Archdiocese of Quebec released on its YouTube channel.
Toronto palliative care forum seeks a ‘narrative of hope’
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAmplifying advocacy and pastoral care efforts, bolstering educational resources and championing life-affirming legislation are among the recommendations emerging from an international interfaith symposium on palliative care staged in Toronto late last month.
Fr. Lennon knew what it means to be Catholic right to the end
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterEven in his dying days, Fr. Paul Joseph Lennon continued to show his concern for the poor.
Bishop Bayda celebrates Ukraine’s ‘strength,’ ‘dignity’
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterBishop Bryan Bayda, who leads the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada, said God guided him on where to go and whom to meet during his February visit to war-torn Ukraine.