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Catholic parents fear the massive March 15 education cuts are just the opening salvo of a campaign to fold Ontario’s Catholic schools into a unified public system, while French Catholic trustees are warning of much deeper cuts to come.
A close encounter with the Shroud of Turin
By Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – When Deacon Pete Schumacher began working in image processing and remote sensing — a technology that analyzes images from X-rays, satellites or the ocean floor — he had no idea it would lead him to a personal encounter with Jesus.
Windsor hospital in bubble zone battle
By Ron Stang, Catholic Register SpecialWINDSOR, ONT. – Windsor Regional Hospital could be the first hospital in Ontario, perhaps Canada, to successfully apply for a 150-metre restriction on anti-abortion protests or vigils.
David Anderson steps down from federal politics after carrying religious freedom torch
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – David Anderson had been a popular Conservative MP in Saskatchewan for more than a decade when an assassination half a world away inspired him to pick up the torch for religious freedom.
Saskatchewan Catholic board looking to overturn school funding decision
By Mickey ConlonCatholic educators in Saskatchewan are “cautiously optimistic” that two days of hearings in a Regina courtroom will lead to the overturning of a 2017 ruling that threatened the existence of Catholic schools in the province.
Abuse victim looks for a Church that ‘tries to shed the wall’
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterLeona Huggins keeps telling her story — even though it’s unpleasant and she’s tired of talking about it.
Federal budget includes increased funding for protection of churches
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Houses of worship are receiving an extra measure of security in Canada’s federal budget.
Abuse crisis a chance to change ‘future of our Church’
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAmerican author and theologian Brian Flanagan believes it is natural that victims of sexual abuse remain suspicious of the Church.
A year later, cloud remains over Development and Peace funding
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe status of Development and Peace as a Catholic charity in good standing hangs in limbo with no end in sight to a year-old review of some of the agency’s partnership agreements.
New Zealand attack hits close to home for Canadian bishops
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA —The horrific murder of 50 Muslims at prayer at two New Zealand mosques March 15 hit close to home because of a similar attack in 2017 on Muslims at prayer at a Quebec City mosque.
Mother-daughter bond continues to blossom and grow
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterNatalie and Isabella Bruno are two ladies that any woman would be lucky to have in their corner. This mother-daughter duo are best friends who have grown in faith together, and on March 22 they hope to help other mothers and daughters do the same.
