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Advocacy group report jumps the gun on Ontario school closure

May 12, 2017

There’s no need to push any panic buttons over Catholic school closures in the year ahead, says the head of Ontario’s Catholic School Trustees’ Association.

Go out now, share the Gospel, get messy, Pope tells Quebec bishops

May 11, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Without waiting for some well-researched, detailed plan with action items and measurable goals, Catholics in Quebec must go out and share the Gospel, Pope Francis told the bishops of the province.

Quebec pro-life group split over approach to messaging

May 11, 2017

MONTREAL – A proposal to ground its message more firmly in Catholic teaching is causing disagreement in Quebec’s largest pro-life organization.

Niagara schools pull gender identity play aimed at elementary students

May 11, 2017

ST. CATHARINES – A Catholic school district in southern Ontario has responded to complaints after its cancellation of a play about gender identity for elementary students because of age-appropriateness concerns.

Pro-life groups cry foul over federal summer jobs funding ban

May 11, 2017

OTTAWA – The threat facing pro-life organizations of being blacklisted from a federal summer jobs program for students has prompted cries of ideological bias and violation of Parliamentary privilege.

Sr. Kenny awarded honorary degree by St. Mark’s College

May 10, 2017

Sr. Nuala Kenny, Canadian bioethicist and educator, has earned one more degree to add her already impressive collection.

While on 'ad limina' visits, Quebec bishops offer prayers for flood victims

May 10, 2017

MONTREAL – While the Quebec bishops are in Rome for their ad limina visits, they have expressed solidarity with those affected by the floods in their Canadian province.

Alberta judge’s faith plays its part in delivering justice

May 10, 2017

EDMONTON – As a judge at the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, Debra Yungwirth makes decisions that have serious impacts on the lives of individuals and their families. Many of the matters she hears are heart-breaking and at times her task has seemed overwhelming. But Yungwirth has an extra advocate with her on the bench — a deep and abiding Catholic faith.

‘Perfect storm’ has led to porn addiction, says Theology of the Body expert

May 10, 2017

VANCOUVER – More people need to take some cues from Metallica lead singer James Hetfield, according to Theology of the Body expert Sr. Helena Burns, FSP.

2,700-km pilgrimage follows ancient footsteps, feeds the hungry

May 9, 2017

The way Chris Harshman figured it, if he was going to walk 2,700 kilometres anyway, he might as well help some people along the way.