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Phoenix priest’s murder felt in Barry’s Bay

June 20, 2014

The death of Fr. Kenneth Walker at the hands of unknown gunmen has left the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy community shocked.

With a heart for the people McGrattan goes to Peterborough

June 20, 2014

TORONTO – The Archdiocese of Toronto wished Auxiliary Bishop William McGrattan a formal farewell with a mid-afternoon Mass, Friday, June 20 at St. Paul's Basilica.

Angus church, parishioners unscathed by tornado

June 18, 2014

Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace parish have been spared from the brunt of active weather that swept through Angus, Ont., on June 17.

Pro-life activist freed, but takes next step in challenging abortion

June 18, 2014

TORONTO - A pro-life activist launching a constitutional challenge regarding the current definition of a human being in Canadian law was released from custody as her trial came to an end on June 12, almost two years after she was arrested at a Toronto abortion site.

Prostitution Bill C-36 passes second reading vote

June 17, 2014

OTTAWA - After only five hours of debate, Bill C-36, the federal government's new prostitution bill passed second reading June 16 by a 139-117 vote.

Fr. Hoeppe served German parish for half a century

June 17, 2014

Toronto - Maria Luxbacher credits Fr. Karl Hoeppe with influencing both her boys’ decisions to enter the seminary. He was an example to children that priests do more than just preach on Sunday, she said.

Antigonish churches to close

June 13, 2014

Catholics in Sydney, N.S., will be losing two parishes this June as the Diocese of Antigonish begins another round of church closures on Cape Breton Island.

Fr. Lemieux looks to build culture of vocations

June 12, 2014

TORONTO - On the journey toward one’s vocation, Fr. Christopher Lemieux hopes Catholics alter the question “what do I want to do with my life?” to “Lord, what is it you want me to do with my life?”

Canada’s oldest Catholic magazine runs its course

June 12, 2014

TORONTO - Canada’s oldest Catholic print publication, the Jesuits’ Canadian Messenger of the Sacred Heart, will go to print for the final time this month after 124 continuous years in production.

Mobilizing the Catholic Voice

June 11, 2014

Catholic Voices is looking for Canadians to speak up for their Catholic faith.