Canadian News

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The healing must begin now, Sinclair says

June 2, 2015

OTTAWA - Now that the tragic history of Canada’s residential schools has been thoroughly documented, it’s time for healing, said Justice Murray Sinclair, chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Reconciliation must begin in the classrooms

June 2, 2015

Catholic schools are ready for reconciliation, ready to equip the next generation with an honest history of Canada, but there’s work to be done.

Reconciliation walk marks end to Truth and Reconciliation Commission mandate

June 1, 2015

TORONTO - Close to 500 people, equal numbers of native and non-native Canadians, walked through a cold, constant rain in Toronto to urge reconciliation on Canada’s largest city.

Long way to go to First Nations’ reconciliation

May 31, 2015

The truth is we’re not reconciled, even as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission concludes its five-year inquiry into the legacy of 150 years of Indian residential schools with the release next week of its final report.

Romeo Maoine was a man of Catholic action

May 31, 2015

Romeo Maione was all talk but it was glorious talk, talk that made things happen. Mr. Maione used every podium and platform he could find to make the Church real and alive in the world.

Priests need prayers to deal with disillusionment

May 31, 2015

OTTAWA - Though a recent study shows most Catholic priests are happy in their vocations, they face many challenges that could lead some to become disillusioned.

Mississauga school provides hope for ShareLife

May 31, 2015

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - With donations to this year’s ShareLife campaign down, there is a ray of fundraising hope coming from Catholic schools.

Church voice will be heard to combat child poverty

May 31, 2015

TORONTO - Former senator Hugh Segal is encouraging faith groups to use their collective voice to help put an end to child poverty in Canada.

Priest uses media training at Ryerson to improve Croatian Catholic news

May 30, 2015

TORONTO - Fr. Borna Puskaric has a major project awaiting him when he returns to his home diocese of Zagreb, Croatia.

Marian order ordains first Canadian after more than 300 years

May 30, 2015

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - After more than 300 years in existence, the Marians of the Immaculate Conception are rejoicing at the ordination of their first Canadian priest.