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Reconciliation’s two-way street: First, with yourself; then the other

Reconciliation’s two-way street: First, with yourself; then the other

Peter Stockland · April 12, 2024

At the Easter signing of a Sacred Covenant between the Kamloops First Nation and two Catholic bishops, Vancouver Archbishop Michael Miller quoted former Chief Manny Jules: “One cannot reconcile without the other.”
Easter demand shows rise in food insecurity

Easter demand shows rise in food insecurity

Luke Mandato · April 12, 2024

While it might seem a good-news story that Good Shepherd Ministries served more than 1,200 meals to hundreds of grateful guests on Easter Sunday, it merely highlights a staggering trend in the rise of food bank usage in Toronto and beyond.
Bloc bills are an ‘attack’ on people of faith

Bloc bills are an ‘attack’ on people of faith

Christian group warns bill repealing religious speech protections would be ‘devastating’

Quinton Amundson · April 11, 2024

The president of a global Christian persecution watchdog is sounding the alarm over multiple bills tabled by Bloc Québécois MPs calling for repeal of religious speech protections outlined in the wilful promotion of hatred and anti-Semitism sections of the Criminal Code.
Former trustees say ‘bullying’ rampant for upholding Catholic beliefs

Former trustees say ‘bullying’ rampant for upholding Catholic beliefs

Anna Farrow · April 11, 2024

Francine Champagne had high hopes of helping children when she was elected as a trustee of Winnipeg’s Louis Riel School Division Board (LRSDB) in October 2022. They all came crashing down a few months later over a non-existent debate about library books and mild memes.
Bar association pushing abortion rights

Bar association pushing abortion rights

Anna Farrow · April 10, 2024

To mark International Women’s Day, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) announced the adoption of a resolution to protect and realize abortion rights in Canada.
Nun arrested at Toronto bank protest

Nun arrested at Toronto bank protest

Catholic Register Staff · April 9, 2024

Nine religious leaders, including a Catholic nun, were arrested by Toronto Police following a “pray-in” at a downtown RBC branch April 9.
The future of Catholic education?

The future of Catholic education?

Independent schools fill demand for classical studies

Luke Mandato · April 7, 2024

When Sacred Heart Academy opened its doors for the first time last September, it joined a growing number of similar schools feeding demand for a classical Catholic education.
Giving back starts early at St. Anthony’s

Giving back starts early at St. Anthony’s

Youth group helps feed Toronto’s homeless

Luke Mandato · April 6, 2024

Youth from St. Anthony’s Parish in Toronto’s west end have put their humility and generosity on full display as they take to downtown streets to help the city’s less fortunate.
Judge’s ruling angers pro-life groups

Judge’s ruling angers pro-life groups

Quinton Amundson · April 3, 2024

Alberta’s pro-life community is denouncing a Calgary judge’s ruling to permit a 27-year-old woman with autism to receive euthanasia against the wishes of her father, who is opposing her in court.
Dioceses aim to build ‘culture of vocation’

Dioceses aim to build ‘culture of vocation’

Quinton Amundson · April 3, 2024

The Benedict XVI Institute of Newman Theological College and the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton took the first step towards building a new “culture of vocation” in Canada on Feb. 2 by hosting a vocations rally at St. Joseph’s Basilica, which drew 300 people.