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Quebec bishops push for ‘just recovery’

May 1, 2021

Quebec’s Catholic bishops don’t just want a recovery, they want change.

Farms could be COVID hotspot, again

April 30, 2021

A year after three migrant farm workers died in Ontario and COVID-19 infections ran rampant in bunkhouses, Fr. Peter Ciallella is worried about this year’s growing season.

Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage goes virtual again

April 29, 2021

EDMONTON -- This year’s Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage is going online once again, the second year in a row.

Ontario bishops renew push for conscience rights to protect health-care workers

April 29, 2021

OTTAWA -- Ontario’s Catholic bishops are calling on the faithful to demand legislation to protect health-care workers from having to participate in procedures that go against their faith and conscience.

Canadian bishops, religious push for passage of Bill C-15

April 26, 2021

With the legislation already forwarded to the Senate for study and third reading in the House of Commons expected within days, Canada’s bishops and religious orders have come out strongly in support of Bill C-15, a law that would implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Fr. Salmon a missionary who’s always on the go

April 24, 2021

People well acquainted with Fr. Frank Salmon, OMI, know connecting with him via phone, especially during warmer months, is a bit of a difficult proposition.

Too many challenges with drive-in Mass

April 24, 2021

This past Easter Sunday, Fr. Harrison Ayre remembers walking back into St. Peter’s in Nanaimo, B.C., just to gather himself after celebrating the most stressful Mass of his life. Then, just as he sat down in a pew, he heard a bang.

Police seize large stock of altar wine in Quebec claiming violation of import laws

April 23, 2021

QUEBEC CITY -- Police have seized large quantities of altar wine in the province of Quebec, creating a situation where buying a bottle is nearly impossible.

Legal tussle over termination of federation agreement looms at Laurentian University

April 23, 2021

The University of Sudbury has turned to the courts to put a stop to Laurentian University’s rapid dissolution of its founding agreements with three church-affiliated universities — the University of Sudbury (Jesuit), Thorneloe University (Anglican) and Huntington University (United Church).

Catholic Conscience gets set for federal election

April 23, 2021

Right out of the gate, when Pope Francis was elected in 2013, he declared, “A good Catholic meddles in politics.” Eight years on, the young, non-partisan organization Catholic Conscience is ramping up its meddling to encompass all of Canada.