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Canada’s bishops and Development and Peace hope to end years of accusations, suspicions and investigations with a new governance structure that is transparent, streamlined and gives bishops closer oversight of Canada’s development agency.
Canadian and U.S. bishops consecrate nations to Mary amid pandemic
By Canadian Catholic NewsFacing lockdowns, economic strife and the health threats brought on by the deadly coronavirus, Catholics across the country and in the United States turned to the Blessed Virgin for help May 1.
Faith organizations join forces for Earth’s sake
By Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA -- A coalition of Catholic and other faith-based organizations and social justice groups are joining forces in a new initiative to unify the voices demanding action to address climate change.
Canadian, U.S. bishops consecrate nations to Mary
By Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA -- The tradition of honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary in the month of May is taking on even greater significance this year as Catholics around the world are being asked to turn to the mother of Jesus for protection during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada’s bishops stand united with the people of Nova Scotia
By Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA -- Canada’s bishops are rallying to comfort the people of Nova Scotia as they try to “heal the rupture within the hearts of a community” after 22 people were murdered in the largest mass killing in modern Canadian history on April 18-19.
Federal fund not enough, charities warn
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA $350 million federal fund to help charities get through the COVID-19 crisis is simply not enough, charitable sector spokespeople have told The Catholic Register.
There’s no easy answer to evil
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Christian response to one man’s murderous rampage that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia April 18-19 isn’t to ignore it or imagine that it’s somehow part of God’s plan, said Halifax-based theologian David Deane.
Pandemic does not end grieving process
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterHealth restrictions preventing anything beyond small gatherings should not keep people from grieving a loss, particularly for an event as terrible as the mass slaughter of 22 innocents in Nova Scotia, say grief counsellors.
Long road to churches re-opening
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterAs provinces phase in plans to restart economies by gradually reopening some businesses and public spaces, re-opening churches will be no walk in the park.
Training in palliative care given a big boost
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterPallium Canada has teamed up with the Canadian Medical Association to help health care workers gain accelerated and enhanced palliative care skills.
Psychologist embodied Christian values
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe first COVID-19 death in the Peterborough, Ont., area took a man of faith and service who helped thousands of kids with learning disabilities and mental health issues.