The Catholic Register

Menu

NewsOpinionFeaturesFaith
Missions and MartyrsPodcastAdvertise
Editions
The Print EditionThe Digital Edition
Sections
Canadian NewsInternational NewsVatican NewsFaithFeatureArts and CultureScience and Technology
2024-06-27-CanadianFlag.png

Canadian News

News and events from across the country.

St. John's appeals insurance denial ruling

St. John's appeals insurance denial ruling

Quinton Amundson · January 27, 2025

The Archdiocese of St. John’s is seeking to overturn a Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador decision that released Guardian Insurance from helping cover its settlement with clergy abuse survivors.
EPC seeks probe into MAiD doctor

EPC seeks probe into MAiD doctor

Canadian Catholic News · January 25, 2025

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) has submitted a petition to B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C., urging an investigation into the euthanasia practices of Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a prominent and controversial Vancouver provider of medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
Seminar casts Catholic eye on AI

Seminar casts Catholic eye on AI

Quinton Amundson · January 24, 2025

Hundreds of Canadian Catholic and public schools across the country ended 2024 victimized by a widespread cyber-attack breach of the PowerSchool student information system.
Scholar's talks highlight Nostra Aetate's positivity

Scholar's talks highlight Nostra Aetate's positivity

Pope Paul VI's declaration has opened all kinds of doors to inter-religious dialogue, says Murray Watson

Quinton Amundson · January 24, 2025

Dr. Murray Watson has delivered many lectures about the Vatican II declaration Nostra Aetate as an adult faith educator, university professor and interreligious activist.
Pride flag won't fly at Dufferin-Peel board

Pride flag won't fly at Dufferin-Peel board

Quinton Amundson · January 23, 2025

In a 10-1 vote, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) trustees upheld its policy of not flying the Progress Pride flag outside school facilities with three flagpoles during June.
The Catholic or the Davos Man?

The Catholic or the Davos Man?

Mark Carney straddles two divides: man of faith and global elite

Anna Farrow · January 22, 2025

On Jan. 16, Mark Carney launched his campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party. If successful, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada would become the 11th Catholic prime minister of Canada.
Canadians stand with call on Trump to free imprisoned pro-lifers

Canadians stand with call on Trump to free imprisoned pro-lifers

Quinton Amundson · January 21, 2025

Leaders of Canada’s pro-life community stand in solidarity with the Thomas More Society in calling on U.S. President Donald Trump to fully and unconditionally pardon 21 American pro-lifers prosecuted, convicted and, in some cases, imprisoned by former president Joe Biden’s Department of Justice.
Pride flag affixed to crucifix in classroom

Pride flag affixed to crucifix in classroom

Board had offending flag removed as per policy

Quinton Amundson · January 21, 2025

Campaign Life Coalition is sounding the alarm after learning that the Progress Pride flag was displayed affixed to a crucifix in a Catholic elementary school in December.
North of 60 overcomes obstacles

North of 60 overcomes obstacles

Quinton Amundson · January 18, 2025

Teamwork and ingenuity prevailed over a number of unprecedented obstacles in 2024 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's (SSVP) annual North of 60 campaign in western Canada, said the program's president.
Soon-to-be saint made holiness concrete

Soon-to-be saint made holiness concrete

Quinton Amundson · January 18, 2025

Initially, Fr. David Bellusci, O.P. was simply interested in learning about Pier Giorgio Frassati’s journey toward joining the Third Order of Saint Dominic and why he is “Blessed.”