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Catholics must help combat ‘anti-faith’ forces, imam tells bishops as plenary opens

September 26, 2023

Canada’s Catholic bishops were urged by a Muslim Imam at their annual plenary assembly to speak out for “moral rights” — while also being counselled by a Cardinal to pursue reforms that make the Church “open to all.”

Canada must continue to open doors for refugees

September 25, 2023

Special prayers were offered to Christians under recent attack in Africa and west Asia as the Archdiocese of Toronto commemorated the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2023 Sept. 24.

Humble gridiron star an inspiration to alma mater

September 24, 2023

Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 241 pounds, veteran Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman Nigel Romick is well-established as one of the most formidable big men and special teams tacklers in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Miracles happen, says 40 Days for Life activist

September 23, 2023

Maeve Roche will stand vigil for the unborn on Main Street and Broadway Avenue in Hamilton, Ont., for the third straight year starting Sept. 27 and ending Nov. 5.

Fraser Health ignored experts over MAiD

September 22, 2023

A new set of secret documents that the Fraser Health Authority tried but failed to keep from the public confirms that its board of directors overrode advice from its own experts in ordering that euthanasia be offered in all its facilities, including hospices and palliative-care wards.

Housing looms on electoral battleground

September 21, 2023

The tone was set during the first question period on Sept. 18 following the parliamentary summer break, with Leader of the Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre taking direct aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s handling of the Canadian housing market.

Gender ideology rallies draw thousands, for and against

September 20, 2023

Hundreds of parents, grandparents, kids and parental rights activists participating in the 1 Million March 4 Children stood in front of the Harry Hays Building in downtown Calgary today, brandishing signs declaring, “leave our kids alone” and “education, not indoctrination.”

MAiD, Indigenous issues on plenary plate

September 20, 2023

Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo will be at old home week as the new kid on the block when Canada’s Catholic bishops convene for their annual plenary meetings next week.

Quebec dioceses united under one bishop

September 19, 2023

The Dioceses of Amos and Rouyn-Noranda have been united in persona episcopi (in the person of the bishop) under Bishop Guy Boulanger.

Taking care of table tennis business

September 17, 2023

Table tennis and business management apparently have a lot more in common than most would imagine.