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News and events from across the country.

New bishop ordained for Canada's North

March 19, 2018

Newly ordained Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith, wearing a seal-skin mitre and locally made chasuble, addresses fellow bishops and the crowd gathered for his ordination in the gymnasium of St. Patrick’s High School in Yellowknife, N.W.T., on March 16.

Controversial bubble zone protester dies after heart surgery

March 19, 2018

Ottawa – The man whose street protests prompted Ontario’s abortion bubble zone legislation has died while awaiting trial after becoming the first person charged for violating the new law.

ShareLife supports walk-in clinics vital for people in crisis

March 17, 2018

Everyone goes through times of crisis, but not everyone has a place to turn to for mental health support.

Mallett creates music for a higher purpose

March 17, 2018

Mark Mallett was close to losing his religion when he rediscovered his Catholic faith through music.

Daily TV Mass has come a long way since its launch 20 years ago

March 17, 2018

A merge between ministry and technology has been bringing Mass into people’s homes for 20 years, and more recently, onto their smartphone screens.

Leap of faith: Young dancer lands a coveted spot in National Ballet summer program

March 16, 2018

When Christine Mrakuzic enrolled her three-year-old daughter Mia in dance, the idea was to help her overcome anxiety.

March for Life navigating around bubble zone street issues

March 16, 2018

OTTAWA – After a year of battles over Charter freedoms, euthanasia, conscience rights and bubble zone legislation, March for Life organizers expect a large turnout for their May 10 trek to Parliament Hill.

'Easter bunny' ruling is fuel for religious freedom fight

March 15, 2018

OTTAWA – A court ruling that has upheld the rights of religious freedom and expression in the so-called Easter Bunny case seems to support those who will to take the federal government to court over the controversial Canada Summer Jobs application, said lawyer John Carpay.

Cardinal Sarah delivers a quiet message at St. Michael's Cathedral

March 13, 2018

One of the Church’s most outspoken leaders urged a rapt audience in St. Michael’s Cathedral to embrace silence and be alert to the danger of filling their days with constant news and distraction.

Faith groups rally support to remove attestation for summer jobs program

March 13, 2018

OTTAWA – Faith groups have stepped up their efforts to rally their members and urge MPs to support a Conservative motion that calls for removal of the attestation requirement for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.