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Legalized euthanasia, refugees top list of big stories from Ottawa in 2016

December 27, 2016

OTTAWA – In Canadian politics, 2016 will be remembered as the year Canada legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Mary’s role in salvation focus of Bible study series

December 27, 2016

For many people, the New Year marks a new beginning. For the Catholic Church, it is also a return to the beginning of our faith.

Sr. Sue Moran, co-founder of Out of the Cold, remembered at funeral

December 22, 2016

The woman who demanded Toronto meet its homeless citizens face-to-face and heart-to-heart has died. Sr. Sue Moran, co-founder of Out of the Cold, died of a sudden heart attack Sunday night, Dec. 19. She was 78 years old.

Religion takes back seat in Montreal’s birthday party

December 21, 2016

MONTREAL – With Pope Francis declining an invitation to attend Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations in 2017, the city is left with modest plans to recognize the important role of the Church dating back to Montreal’s founding as a Roman Catholic colony in 1642.

Salt + Light finds more room to stretch at new headquarters

December 20, 2016

However much the suits from media companies may complain at CRTC hearings, broadcasting is big business in Canada — to the tune of $17.3 billion in 2014 revenues

Atlantic bishops’ reflection on assisted suicide draws fire

December 20, 2016

OTTAWA – The Atlantic Episcopal Assembly’s (AEA) pastoral reflection on “medical assistance in dying”has drawn harsh criticism, but a Canadian bioethicist says the polarization is not helpful.

Away from home at Christmas, Central American farmworkers find welcome in Vancouver

December 19, 2016

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – With the threat of snow in the air, groups of young men filled the pews at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on the city's east side. The men were seasonal farmworkers from Latin America attending a special Christmas celebration in their honour.

Canadian Jesuit appointed to new Vatican department aiding refugees

December 19, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Canadian Jesuit Fr. Michael Czerny has been appointed to the Vatican's new department for the Promotion of Integral Human Development.

Safe from the strife in Syria, families struggle with new life in Canada

December 17, 2016

Before Christmas last year, Wartohi Myrdijian had to worry about the bombs falling on either side of her house in Aleppo. She was most afraid of the crude, unpredictable, improvised bombs that came from the ISIS side of the conflict.

Man steals briefcase during Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral

December 16, 2016

Most of us go to church to pray. But beware, some prey.