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Ontario's St. Vincent de Paul Society chooses its first female president

September 9, 2016

Ten years ago Linda Dollard thought she might get involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Society when she retired. Then she would have the time.

Data needed to help deal with trafficking in Africa, says Caritas rep

September 9, 2016

ABUJA, Nigeria – A lack of reliable data on human trafficking in Africa hinders aid reaching people who desperately need it, said the continental coordinator for Caritas Internationalis.

Kennedy will never be far from Catholic Missions

September 7, 2016

TORONTO – “Keep the missions safe,” Fr. Philip J. Kennedy told the staff of Catholic Missions In Canada as he ended his 10-year mission as president.

Companions of the Cross choose new superior

September 7, 2016

OTTAWA – The Companions of the Cross elected Fr. Allan MacDonald, their former vocations director, as the Ottawa-based order’s new general superior Sept. 2

Sudden stroke claims life of Scarborough Polish priest on pilgrimage

September 7, 2016

A Scarborough, Ont., parish is mourning the loss of its 34-year-old associate pastor who died suddenly while on pilgrimage in Jordan.

Once a prisoner in Vietnam, Nguyen now Kamloops bishop

September 7, 2016

KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The Diocese of Kamloops has witnessed the ordination of a bishop on its own soil for the first time in its 70-year history.

Philippines cardinal joins Mississauga parish in celebrating Mother Teresa

September 7, 2016

Mississauga, Ont. –Mother Teresa was a true example of Christian discipleship, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told a congregation of more than 1,300 people gathered Sept. 4 at Cristo Rei parish in Mississauga to celebrate her elevation to sainthood.

Canadian millennials in no rush to marry, study finds

September 6, 2016

OTTAWA – Career and financial stability are priorities before marriage for Canadian millennials, a Cardus Family study released Aug. 24 shows.

New Catholic Missions In Canada president understands needs of remote communities

September 1, 2016

TORONTO – Fr. David Reilander has seen the importance of Catholic Missions In Canada first-hand.

$104 million lawsuit against Bill Whatcott threatens free speech

August 31, 2016

OTTAWA – A $104-million class-action lawsuit against a prominent anti-gay activist poses a threat to anyone defending traditional Christian sexual morality, warned a Catholic lawyer.