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Catholic schools stand by values of family life curriculum

July 12, 2018

In the wake of Ontario’s new government repealing its sex education curriculum, students in Catholic school classrooms will continue to be taught in “a manner that that conveys, respects and models Catholic principles to our students, said the head of head of Ontario’s Assembly of Catholic Bishops.

Congolese cardinal a strong critic of President Kabila, puts faith ahead of fear

July 12, 2018

OTTAWA – There is no room for fear in the life of Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo.

Canadian bishops approve new hymnal

July 12, 2018

A new English-language hymnal is on the way. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has confirmed publishing plans for Music for Catholic Worship, which should be in stock by Lent 2020.

Migration crisis calls for action, outreach by Canadian Church

July 11, 2018

The Church, with its long history of serving the poor and the persecuted, must play a key role in dealing with the global migration crisis.

Priest keeps anti-abortion vigil on Parliament Hill for nearly 30 years

July 10, 2018

OTTAWA -- Fr. Tony Van Hee says nearly three decades spent fasting and praying on Parliament Hill to end abortion have been the best years of his life.

Safe Third Country pact under increasing attack

July 10, 2018

OTTAWA – Storm clouds continue to gather over the controversial Safe Third Country Agreement.

Pope Francis committed to reconciliation, says Canada's nuncio

July 3, 2018

OTTAWA - Pope Francis is committed to contributing to the process of reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples, said the Vatican’s representative to Canada.

Summer jobs attestation faces yet more legal challenges

July 3, 2018

OTTAWA — A legal challenge of the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) pro-abortion attestation by an Ontario concrete company is only the beginning, says Ottawa-based litigation lawyer Albertos Polizogopoulos. More challenges are coming soon, he said.

Veteran educator puts his faith into action

July 2, 2018

EDMONTON – Mike Paonessa visits the Edmonton Remand Centre every week to pray the rosary with inmates, and drives around the inner-city Boyle Street neighbourhood to provide coffee and food to the needy.

The birth of the western Canadian Catholic Church

July 2, 2018

Two hundred years ago, a trio of missionaries were sent westward to bring peace and stability to an untamed colony.