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Archdiocese of Toronto looking to sponsor 100 Syrian refugee families

September 8, 2015

TORONTO - One hundred more families, three-million more dollars and an infinite well of compassion will be the Archdiocese of Toronto’s response to photos of three-year-old Alan Kurdi’s tiny, lifeless body lying on a Turkish beach.

Canadian bishops' social justice document raises plight of refugees

September 8, 2015

OTTAWA - As the world reacted with horror Sept. 3 to the picture of a drowned little migrant boy, Canada’s bishops published a social justice document pleading for generosity.

‘Forgive’ divorce, canon lawyer urges

September 6, 2015

Bishops who attend the Synod on the Family in Rome next month should find a way for divorced and remarried Catholics to be forgiven and allowed back into the communion line, urges one of the most senior and respected canon lawyers in Canada.

Peterborough tackles its crippling debt

September 4, 2015

After 12 years of belt tightening, the Diocese of Peterborough is poised to pay off a near-crippling $14-million debt.

Filipino priests have the music in them

September 4, 2015

SURREY, B.C. - Four priests in the Philippines are proving that bright lights, fresh outfits and upbeat tunes aren’t just for boy bands.

Quebec bill looks to expand powers of its human rights commission

September 3, 2015

OTTAWA - A Quebec bill that would give the province’s human rights commission expanded powers will only “amplify” these powers at a time when many are calling for a curbing of these commissions, critics say.

D&P fall campaign tackles the spiritual and political sides of climate change

September 3, 2015

On the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation on Sept. 1, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace launched its fall campaign demanding action on climate change.

Caregivers’ situation worsens under new rules

September 2, 2015

TORONTO - Changes to Canada’s Live-in Caregiver’s Program (LCP) promised to improve the immigration path have actually made things worse, says Kristina Torres.

‘Death kits’ prepared for Quebec doctors