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Prayers, sorrow offered for Kamloops children

June 9, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis led hundreds of pilgrims and visitors in St. Peter’s Square in a moment of silent prayer for the Indigenous children who died in Canadian residential schools and for their grieving families.

In-person Masses return to Ontario

June 8, 2021

Step One of Ontario’s reopening plan is in effect as of June 11 and will see a return to worship services much like they were after earlier openings following pandemic lockdowns.

Pope Francis names new nuncio to Canada

June 7, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis named Slovenia Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic to be the new nuncio to Canada.

Cardinal honours victims of residential schools at live-streamed Mass

June 7, 2021

Cardinal Thomas Collins apologized during his live-streamed Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral June 6 and honoured those who died or were mistreated in Canada’s residential schools.

Hockey to augment school’s curriculum

June 6, 2021

The Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) hopes to be part of the new normal at two schools in southern Saskatchewan when the next school year resumes.

Revitalizing languages key to UNDRIP

June 5, 2021

When it came time to officially endorse the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Guadalupe Circle chose to focus on what UNDRIP could mean for defending and revitalizing endangered languages.

Faith groups push for approval of ‘critical step’ in reconciliation

June 4, 2021

OTTAWA -- The Faith in the Declaration coalition is calling on the Senate to quickly approve a bill to give the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples legal standing within Canadian law “as a critical step” towards reconciliation with Canada’s First Nations.

Vaccines to be required at university residences

June 4, 2021

After a year of Zoom classes, Catholic colleges and universities across Canada are more than hoping for a fresh, in-person start this fall. As vaccinations roll out, they’re planning for it.

The children 'must not be forgotten': Cardinal Thomas Collins responds to discovery of graves at Kamloops residential school

June 4, 2021

The “betrayal of trust” by those responsible for Canada’s residential schools must “compel us to ensure that our sins are not repeated,” said Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.

Respectful debate needed on Pride flag, Fabbro says

June 4, 2021

Bishop Ron Fabbro wants a more intelligent and respectful debate about Catholic institutions flying Pride flags.