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St. Josaphat’s quest for unity between Catholic, Orthodox Churches continues

April 12, 2017

VANCOUVER – Four hundred years after he was killed with an axe while trying to unify the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, St. Josaphat’s goal of church unity remains as important as ever, say priests of the religious order that resulted from his reforms.

Man of the Shroud exhibit in Ottawa inspires thousands

April 12, 2017

OTTAWA – The power of the Shroud of Turin could be found among the thousands of people who visited Ottawa’s St. Isidore’s Parish between April 4-11.

Trudeau’s overseas abortion funding is misguided, says report

April 12, 2017

By exporting abortion to the developing world the Canadian government is jeopardizing the morality of the nation and the mortality of those it should be helping, says a bioethics and social research report.

Murder of pregnant mom, unborn child revives call for new law

April 11, 2017

OTTAWA – The murder of a pregnant mother and her unborn child has revived calls for Ottawa to amend the Criminal Code to recognize unborn victims of crime.

Archdiocese celebrates Chrism Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral

April 11, 2017

With about 300 priests concelebrating, dozens of deacons in attendance and an overflow assembly standing in the aisles of St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Archdiocese of Toronto re-equipped itself for another year of baptisms, confirmations and ordinations by welcoming the new supply of chrism oil.

Conservative MP introduces bill targeting forced human organ harvesting

April 11, 2017

OTTAWA – It would become a criminal offence for a Canadian to receive a transplanted organ harvested without consent under a bill introduced by a Conservative MP.

Amendments to protect conscience rights on the table

April 10, 2017

Amendments to a government bill have been forward that would protect Ontario’s doctors and nurses who, for reasons of conscience, cannot refer for medical assistance in dying (MAID).

Catholic Missions honours Sr. Davidson for missionary work

April 7, 2017

Before taking action, one must learn to listen when it comes to mission life in Canada.

CNEWA Canada finds success in unique mission

April 7, 2017

From zero to $4.3 million annually in just 12 years is part of the remarkable success story that is CNEWA Canada.

Cardus' Give 150 campaign tries to make charity a habit

April 6, 2017

Charity can be habit-forming — at least that’s the hope of the Christian think tank Cardus.