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Jesuits planning to close Manresa

Jesuits planning to close Manresa

But group shows interest in property to continue its legacy

Luke Mandato · February 23, 2024

The Jesuits Of Canada are planning to close the Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ont., after nearly 80 years of service to the community.
CCCB, Christian churches launch appeal for Ukraine peace

CCCB, Christian churches launch appeal for Ukraine peace

Catholic Register Staff · February 22, 2024

Canada’s Catholic bishops have joined Christian counterparts in marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with an invitation for all to join in praying for peace.
Too far down Slippery Slope Say MAiD Expansion Opponents

Too far down Slippery Slope Say MAiD Expansion Opponents

Susan Korah · February 21, 2024

Canada is already too far down the slippery slope with regard to medically assisted dying, and should aim for “living with dignity” as opposed to “dying with dignity” say proponents of more compassionate alternatives for the mentally ill and other vulnerable populations.
MPs choose not to condemn church fires

MPs choose not to condemn church fires

Liberals, NDP vote nay on motion

Quinton Amundson · February 20, 2024

A call to condemn the most recent arson attack on a Christian church — Feb. 9 at Blessed Sacrament Church in downtown Regina — failed to gain unanimous approval in the House of Commons.
Parish lends a hand with Belleville’s drug crisis

Parish lends a hand with Belleville’s drug crisis

Anna Farrow · February 14, 2024

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Belleville, Ont., is just a short walk from where a spate of Feb. 6-7 drug overdoses provoked Mayor Neil Ellis to issue a state of emergency for the small town in Eastern Ontario.
Vote to put brakes on expanded MAiD expected this week

Vote to put brakes on expanded MAiD expected this week

Quinton Amundson · February 13, 2024

The federal government established a pathway for Bill C-62 — the legislation that, if passed by Parliament before March 17, will halt the expansion of Canada’s euthanasia regime for at least two years — to likely progress through the House of Commons before the end of Feb. 15.
Montreal Archdiocese suing Quebec over MAiD forced upon hospice

Montreal Archdiocese suing Quebec over MAiD forced upon hospice

Anna Farrow · February 6, 2024

In what could prove to be a landmark case for religious and conscience rights in Canada, Montreal’s Archbishop Christian Lépine has taken on the Attorney General of Quebec.
Parental rights win with new Alberta policy

Parental rights win with new Alberta policy

Quinton Amundson · February 6, 2024

Alberta’s proposed parental rights policy is another step in parents regaining control of their children’s education — in particular concerning a perceived overreach with gender ideology — from school bureaucrats, say its supporters.
Alberta Catholic trustee appeals dismissal

Alberta Catholic trustee appeals dismissal

Monique LeGrange sacked over social media post

Quinton Amundson · January 11, 2024

An Alberta school trustee who lost her position for an Aug. 27 social media post comparing the LGBT community to Nazi Germany is appealing her dismissal.
Summer job grants flow to abortion groups

Summer job grants flow to abortion groups

Anna Farrow · January 10, 2024

Canada Summer Jobs applicants who fail to toe the federal government’s ideological line on abortion and related issues remain out of the running for grants under the hire-a-student program.