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A day to remember the few who sacrificed for the many

November 11, 2015

TORONTO - Taking the time to remind ourselves of the sacrifices made by others for our freedom is what makes Remembrance Day ceremonies so special, St. Michael's College School vice-principal David Lee told his students.

For 27 years, foster mother has made a difference

November 11, 2015

TORONTO - Foster parent Cindy Stirling has been a difference maker.

Lest we forget: in honour of our war dead

November 11, 2015

“Patriotism is not dying for one’s country, it is living for one’s country — and for humanity. Perhaps that is not as romantic, but it’s better.”

$30 million pledged to rebuild Cardinal Newman

November 10, 2015

TORONTO - Prayers for a new Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School are being answered.

Ambitious plan for Liberals as they get down to business

November 10, 2015

Ottawa - As the new Liberal government pushes ahead with an ambitious plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by Christmas, it is also faces urgent challenges on three other issues important to the Church: climate change, indigenous rights and assisted suicide.

Liberals create powerhouse cabinet committee, allocate $100 million to resettle refugees

November 9, 2015

OTTAWA - Canada’s new Liberal government has announced the launch of an ambitious initiative to fulfill a campaign promise and rescue 25,000 Syrian refugees by Christmas.

The secret’s out on private schools

November 7, 2015

A year ago, Patrick was a struggling Grade 2 student in Ontario’s publicly funded Catholic school system. But after switching to a private school in September he is thriving in an environment that his mother says is smaller and more attentive to individual needs.

Churches gearing up for Paris climate conference

November 6, 2015

Canadian church organizations and leaders are putting the power of prayer to the test leading up to the Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 international negotiations on climate change in Paris.

Cardinal Collins pledges $1 million for palliative care facility

November 5, 2015

TORONTO - With doctors about to become "agents of death" when assisted suicide comes to Canada in three months, politicians and society should instead be focussed on bringing comfort to the dying, said Cardinal Thomas Collins.

Prime Minister Trudeau and new cabinet now face reality

November 5, 2015

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his new 30-member cabinet face big challenges as the new Liberal government now must decide which election promises to make reality, say observers.