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Calgary's Bishop-Elect William McGrattan shares a special bond with Bishop Fred Henry, the man he replaces.

Bishop McGrattan shares special connection with Calgary bishop he replaces

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OTTAWA — Calgary Bishop-elect William Terrence McGrattan shares a special bond with retiring Bishop Fred Henry, whom he will replace when he is installed as Calgary’s new shepherd Feb. 27.

Bishop Fred Henry, left, the long time head of Calgary's diocese, has resigned due to health reasons. Peterborough's Bishop William McGrattan will take his place.

Years of 'chronic pain' force Calgary Bishop Fred Henry to resign, replaced by Peterborough's McGrattan

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OTTAWA – Years of suffering from “severe chronic pain” have forced one of Canada’s most outspoken bishops to relinquish his ministry.

Angelina and Dennis Girard see the replica of Our Lady of the Cape, Queen of Canada, that had been processed from the Shrine at Cap-de-Madeleine to Ottawa for the historical Marian Congress of 1947.

2017 an anniversary year for historic Marian consecration of Canada

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OTTAWA – Among many anniversaries to be celebrated in 2017 — including Canada’s 150th — there is one that is definitely lesser known but undeniably significant for the Church in Canada.

A coalition of Catholic organizations have formed a Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle to further reconciliation efforts with Canada's indigenous people.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle formed to further reconciliation

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OTTAWA – A coalition of seven Catholic organizations have launched the Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle to further reconciliation efforts with Canada’s indigenous peoples.

The legalization of euthanasia in June and the Syrian refugees resettlement efforts were two of the top stories from Ottawa in 2016.

Legalized euthanasia, refugees top list of big stories from Ottawa in 2016

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OTTAWA – In Canadian politics, 2016 will be remembered as the year Canada legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Pierre Farrugia, director of St. Francis Centre, is leading an eight-part Bible study at the St. Francis Centre starting Jan. 10 focusing on Mary's role in salvation.

Mary’s role in salvation focus of Bible study series

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For many people, the New Year marks a new beginning. For the Catholic Church, it is also a return to the beginning of our faith.

Despite Montreal's roots as a mission dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the city's 375th anniversary celebration will mostly focus on secular events.

Religion takes back seat in Montreal’s birthday party

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MONTREAL – With Pope Francis declining an invitation to attend Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations in 2017, the city is left with modest plans to recognize the important role of the Church dating back to Montreal’s founding as a Roman Catholic colony in 1642.

The Atlantic bishops' pastoral reflection has drawn heavy criticism by a number of Catholic commentators in Canada and the United States since it's release Nov. 27.

Atlantic bishops’ reflection on assisted suicide draws fire

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OTTAWA – The Atlantic Episcopal Assembly’s (AEA) pastoral reflection on “medical assistance in dying”has drawn harsh criticism, but a Canadian bioethicist says the polarization is not helpful.

A nun shares a light moment with a man during a meal following a Dec. 17 Mass for migrant workers at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Away from home at Christmas, Central American farmworkers find welcome in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia – With the threat of snow in the air, groups of young men filled the pews at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on the city's east side. The men were seasonal farmworkers from Latin America attending a special Christmas celebration in their honour.

Fr. Michael Czerny was appointed to the Vatican's new department for the Promotion of Integral Human Development during Council of Cardinals meeting Dec. 12-14.

Canadian Jesuit appointed to new Vatican department aiding refugees

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VATICAN CITY – Canadian Jesuit Fr. Michael Czerny has been appointed to the Vatican's new department for the Promotion of Integral Human Development.

The Kazanjian family, refugees from Aleppo, Syria, who are spending their first Christmas in Toronto this year.

Safe from the strife in Syria, families struggle with new life in Canada

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Before Christmas last year, Wartohi Myrdijian had to worry about the bombs falling on either side of her house in Aleppo. She was most afraid of the crude, unpredictable, improvised bombs that came from the ISIS side of the conflict.

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