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Profile of a refugee: Former Colombian journalist, now deacon in Canada

January 14, 2016

QUEBEC CITY - A well-known personality in Colombia, he fled to Canada to stay alive. Uprooted, new to the French language, he lived in precariousness in Quebec City, drawing strength to live from his family and his faith. Now he is in charge of the Latino community of the Archdiocese of Quebec.

Cardinal urges Catholic teachers to practice what they teach

January 13, 2016

TORONTO - Catholic teachers should be genuine in their faith and countercultural agents of holy wisdom, particularly at a time when assisted suicide and euthanasia are coming to Canada, said Cardinal Thomas Collins.

Supreme Court hears arguments, defers ruling on assisted-suicide extension

January 11, 2016

The Supreme Court of Canada has reserved judgment Jan. 11 after hearing arguments for and against granting Parliament an extension on the Feb. 6 deadline to pass legislation on assisted suicide in Canada.

Syria Relief Fund deadline extended amid faltering donations

January 8, 2016

OTTAWA - Catholic oversees aid agencies welcomed news that the federal government has extended the deadline for the Syria Emergency Relief Fund to Feb. 29.

Steubenville Atlantic marks 10 years of ministry

January 8, 2016

For a decade, Steubenville Atlantic has been a symbol of hope for youth ministry on the east coast. Hundreds of youth flock to the Halifax conference every year to encounter Christ together as one Church.

Toronto musician will be featured at SteubieTO 2016

January 8, 2016

TORONTO - After importing talent in previous years, Canada’s largest Catholic youth conference will have a made-in-Canada label this summer.

Settlement agencies seek more government support

January 6, 2016

As thousands of Syrian refugees land in Toronto and Montreal, Catholic settlement agencies are asking governments for money and programs to help our newest neighbours build successful lives in Canada.

Catholic agencies plead for help as Ethiopian drought crisis worsens

January 6, 2016

As the worst Ethiopian drought in 60 years threatens as many as 20 million people living in more than half of Africa’s second largest country, Catholic aid agencies in the desperate nation are asking for help as the crisis continues into 2016.

St. Raphael’s community lives on after church closure

January 6, 2016

MONTREAL - St. Raphael’s church may be closed, but a small group of parishioners refuse to let their parish die.

Catholic groups miss TRC target by $21 million

January 6, 2016

A $21-million shortfall in Catholic fundraising has added another challenge to the task of reconciliation between Canadian churches and Native communities.