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Sisters target Pan Am human trafficking

February 22, 2014

TORONTO - The sisters know slavery is nothing new, and they want Toronto to open its eyes to human trafficking that’s wormed its way into the nooks and crannies of our economy before the Pan Am Games roll into town next year.

Guard changes at St. Francis’ Table, but serving up dignity remains

February 22, 2014

TORONTO - There’s more than chicken and creamed corn on the menu at St. Francis Table in Parkdale. Every meal is served with a side of dignity and belonging.

Bishops to release refugee statement

February 21, 2014

The fate of refugees and the struggles of immigrants in general is on the agenda for Canada’s Catholic bishops, but the bishops are steering clear of a national campaign supported by several church and lay groups which has been critical of the government’s record on refugee rights.

Catholics recognize polarized debate on prostitution

February 21, 2014

The Supreme Court has given Canadians a year to figure out how they want to deal with prostitution and so far the answers have ranged from nothing to police crackdowns and new criminal laws.

Toronto's Ukrainians weep for their homeland

February 21, 2014

TORONTO - When police stormed the Maidan in Kiev their first target was the tent-chapel where since November priests had heard confessions, offered prayers and counselled young Ukrainians who were in the square demanding new elections and democratic reform. The police burned the improvised chapel to the ground.

Gonsalves new seminary rector

February 20, 2014

TORONTO - Starting this fall the job of forming new parish priests at St. Augustine’s Seminary is going to a parish priest.

Catholics called to respond to prostitution consultation

February 20, 2014

OTTAWA - Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller has asked the British Columbia government to reconsider its decision not to prosecute Canada’s prostitution laws.

Flaherty sends signal income-splitting promise may be shaky

February 18, 2014

OTTAWA - Negative remarks from Finance Minister Jim Flaherty have social conservative groups concerned the Tories might abandon a key promise in their 2011 election campaign to allow income splitting for families.

Belgian-style euthanasia feared as next step

February 18, 2014

OTTAWA - The secretary of Quebec’s College of Physicians has mused Belgian-style euthanasia of Alzheimer’s patients and terminally ill children could follow should Quebec’s euthanasia Bill-52 become law.

Laval, Marie de l’Incarnation intertwined with Canada’s history

February 17, 2014

The beginnings of the Church in Canada include a series of firsts that go beyond reminding us of who we are. If Blessed Marie de l’Incarnation and Blessed Bishop François de Laval become saints this year, in time for the 350th anniversary of the founding of the diocese of Quebec, these new saints could inspire Canadian Catholics to imagine what their Church will become.