News/Canada

Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen presiding over the Mass for the Departed at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery in Markham in 2023.

Mass for departed a sign of Christ's victory over death

Catholic Cemeteries’ of the Archdiocese of Toronto is inviting families to participate in this year’s 37th Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed.

A bishop and four Popes

By Cathy Majtenyi

When Bishop Fred Colli reflects on his half-century of service, a kaleidoscope of images comes to his mind.

Dr. Will Johnston is this year’s recipient of the Canadian Physicians for Life Dr. Paul Adams Award.

Pro-life award honours Vancouver’s Dr. Will Johnston

By Canadian Catholic News

Vancouver family physician Dr. Will Johnston is being honoured for his pro-life work by Canadian Physicians for Life.

Many of the temporary foreign workers employed on farms across Canada are exploited by human traffickers.

Coalition calls for renewed trafficking strategy

By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register

The Mary Ward Centre and the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network (TCHTN) are urging the federal government to renew and refine its National Strategy To Combat Human Trafficking after the five-year whole-of-government mandate concluded in May.

A sign on the campus of the University of Dayton, who provides the VLCFF program and courses. The University of Dayton is a private Roman Catholic post-secondary institution that was founded in Ohio in 1850 by the Marianist Fathers.

Virtual courses from Dayton U available at discount to Toronto Catholics

By Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register

As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Formation for Discipleship, the University of Dayton in Ohio has released a number of new courses in conjunction with its Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) program.

The now closed and demolished Mount Cashel Orphanage in St. John’s, Nfld.

Bill comes due in St. John's: $104 million for abuse victims

By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register

The Archdiocese of St. John’s must pay over $104 million to 292 survivors of abuse at the Mount Cashel Orphanage during the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s or at the hands of archdiocesan clergy.

Senator Andrew Cardozo (front, centre) welcomes a delegation of Canorient members to the Senate to honour the 50th anniversary of the organization.

South Asian Catholic organization marks 50 years in Canada

By Susan Korah

While united in faith, Canadian Catholics reflect the diversity of the nation. And Catholics who trace their roots to the South Asian sub-continent enrich the cultural mosaic of the Canadian Catholic population of nearly 11 million (2021 census) while benefiting from the freedom to practise their religion in safety and peace.

Doctors rise up to fight Nova Scotia MAiD law

By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register

The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada, along with more than 40 Nova Scotia medical practitioners and 10 Dalhousie medical school graduates, have urged the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) to renege on a new policy they believe violates their conscience rights.