Canadian News

Fr. Bill German, a widely-travelled teacher and pastor, dies at age 91

July 11, 2017

Jesuits who strive to see God in all things had a secret weapon in Fr. Bill German – a priest with an uncanny ability to connect all people with their own instinct for God. His missionary career took German from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Darjeeling, India. In Canada he was treasured as a spiritual director, confessor and pastor.

Safe Third Country Agreement faces legal challenge

July 6, 2017

Canada’s major churches, the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International Canada are taking the federal government to court, hoping to strike down a 13-year-old agreement between the United States and Canada on treatment of refugees.

Canadian bishops blast minister’s speech making abortion ‘core’ of foreign policy

July 6, 2017

OTTAWA – Canada’s bishops conference has denounced a speech by Canada’s foreign minister as “erroneous, confusing and misguided” for suggesting that sexual reproductive rights have become a cornerstone of the nation’s foreign policy.

Bishops across country consecrate dioceses to Mary on Canada Day weekend

July 4, 2017

OTTAWA – From coast to coast, many Canadian bishops consecrated their dioceses to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Canada Day weekend.

Faith’s place in Canada is a moving target

June 30, 2017

A new poll suggests more Canadians than ever believe religion does more harm that good, but even the pollsters disagree on what the numbers mean for the future of faith in the country.

Canadian bishops to issue new sexual-abuse prevention document

June 30, 2017

Mixed reviews as Liberals near halfway point of mandate

June 28, 2017

OTTAWA – As the summer barbecue season begins, the Liberal government received mixed reviews near the midway point of its electoral mandate.

Criminal Code changes raise religious freedom concerns

June 28, 2017

OTTAWA – A new bill before the House of Commons has triggered religious freedom concerns because it removes Criminal Code sanctions against disrupting or obstructing worship services.

Pax Christi International plans new peace initiative

June 28, 2017

Pax Christi International is stepping up its efforts to position the Catholic Church as a leader in promoting non-violence.

Sisters of St. Joseph's mission continues at St. Michael's 125 years later

June 27, 2017

It has been 27 years since the Sisters of St. Joseph relinquished control of Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital, but the mission they began in 1892 hasn’t wavered.