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A health crisis is not how Deacon Mike Walsh envisioned attracting more eyeballs to the Daily TV Mass, but that’s what is happening to a ministry that serves people who are unable to attend Mass at a church.
Everyone must do their part, says civil rights league
By Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA -- As communities rally to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the president of the Catholic Civil Rights League said any concerns that government-mandated church closures infringe on religious freedom rights are unwarranted.
Archdiocese of Toronto cancels all public Masses
By Catholic Register StaffCanada's largest diocese has implemented sweeping new cancellations and suspensions after a state of emergency was declared in Ontario due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faith communities join the fight against COVID-19
By Michael Swan and Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic NewsFaith communities across Canada are answering a call to make sacrifices to their faith practices in the national battle to control the spread of the COVID-19.
Quebec bishops' ban now includes funerals and weddings
By Catholic Register StaffMONTREAL -- The bishops of Quebec have taken the unprecedented step of suspending all celebrations and events in churches across the province.
‘Press the pause button,’ filmmaker urges
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterInstead of going all in on expanding assisted suicide, Canada should have the full discussion that was promised when legislation was forced upon the country by the Supreme Court five years ago, said filmmaker Kevin Dunn.
A powerful moment has turned ugly
By Annabel Quinn, Catholic Register SpecialLast year I attended an incredible spiritual retreat in Trosly-Breuil, France, the birthplace of the first L’Arche community.
Ontario invests in anti-trafficking battle
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterOntario’s new five-year, $307-million strategy to combat human trafficking “looks really great on paper,” said Catholic Women’s League Ontario president Colleen Perry.
Parish Action at starting line
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterThe Archdiocese of Toronto has launched a non-partisan initiative to empower parishioners in their engagements with civic leaders and to help them become active in the public square.
Victims irritated by bishops’ secrecy
By Catholic News ServiceMONTREAL -- The Canadian bishops’ standing committee for the Responsible Ministry and Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons met for the first time in January, but the fact that the identities of the majority of its members is kept secret irritates victims, who see a lack of transparency.
Archdiocese of Toronto cancels weekend Masses in wake of COVID-19
By Catholic Register StaffTORONTO -- The Archdiocese of Toronto, Canada’s largest diocese, has cancelled all weekend Masses after Ontario’s chief medical officer urged all public gatherings be limited to a maximum of 250 people.