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Once again: ‘Prayer is not dangerous’

Once again: ‘Prayer is not dangerous’

Quebec bishops quick to condemn Legault’s threat to ban public prayer

Anna Farrow · August 29, 2025

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is once again promising to introduce a bill banning prayer in public, responding to a recent spate of mass Islamic prayer gatherings in the province.
Family in focus at first Eparch's dinner

Family in focus at first Eparch's dinner

Quinton Amundson · August 29, 2025

Bishop Bryan Bayda’s hope for the first annual Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada Bishop’s Dinner on Sept. 11 is for the proceeds to help this faith community meaningfully advance key pro-family initiatives.
Charges withdrawn against Toronto priest, priestly faculties restored

Charges withdrawn against Toronto priest, priestly faculties restored

Catholic Register Staff · August 28, 2025

A priest in the Archdiocese of Toronto has had his priestly faculties restored after charges of indecent assault against him were withdrawn by the Crown Attorney’s office.
Wagantall vows to champion charitable cause in Parliament

Wagantall vows to champion charitable cause in Parliament

Quinton Amundson · August 27, 2025

In her fourth and ultimately final term in the House of Commons, MP Cathay Wagantall has vowed to keep fighting for her Christian and culture of life convictions during her remaining time on Parliament Hill.
Teachers promise normal classroom despite supervision

Teachers promise normal classroom despite supervision

Luke Mandato · August 26, 2025

For staff at four school boards across Ontario, back-to-school season is one shrouded in confusion and uncertainty as they return to work under the supervision of government-appointed supervisors.
CCCB calls for prayer to end Holy Land conflict, suffering

CCCB calls for prayer to end Holy Land conflict, suffering

Catholic Register Staff · August 26, 2025

The Canadian bishops are calling on the power of prayer to diffuse the complex situation that has engulfed the Holy Land for the past 22 months.
Ottawa tour taps into Jubilee spirit

Ottawa tour taps into Jubilee spirit

Luke Mandato · August 21, 2025

The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Corwall is hosting a tour of two of its oldest and most historic places of worship this weekend, marking a highlight in this year’s Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year celebrations in the nation’s capital.
‘This is our time’: CWL on path to renewal at 105th national convention

‘This is our time’: CWL on path to renewal at 105th national convention

Hannah Dell · August 20, 2025

Catholic Women’s League of Canada members called on the federal government to create its long-promised Office of Palliative Care, saying too many Canadians — especially seniors and dementia patients — still lack access to the universally recognized health right.
‘I think we are in good hands’: Canadian Catholics reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days

‘I think we are in good hands’: Canadian Catholics reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days

Hannah Dell · August 20, 2025

Canadians reflecting on Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days say his fostering of friendship and community makes them hopeful about how he might continue to build the faith of the Church worldwide.
MAiD becoming 'routine' in Canada

MAiD becoming 'routine' in Canada

Quinton Amundson · August 19, 2025

Coincidentally, three days before the Cardus think tanks’ From Slippery Slope to Sheer Cliff: MAiD's Impact on Canada Aug. 14 webinar event, a major U.S. magazine outlet published an in-depth exposé with the following headline in huge bold text: “Canada is killing itself.”