Canadian News

News and events from across the country.

The ordination of Atataatsiavaluk Tony

June 9, 2013

RANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT - Bishop Anthony Krotki found out a few weeks before his episcopal ordination he was finally a grandfather.

Author demystifies the Vatican

June 9, 2013

WINDSOR, ONT. - John Thavis was a prognosticator of the first degree.

Cardus teams with Notre Dame University on education study

June 8, 2013

Canadian think-tank Cardus will partner with the University of Notre Dame in the United States to provide ongoing data regarding the outcomes of education.

Fr. Joe Daley still hears call of the north

June 8, 2013

TORONTO - After almost 19 years working in northern Canada, Fr. Joe Daley can’t quite put his finger on what it is about the place that brings him closer to the hand of God.

TCDSB director of education to take over education quality office

June 7, 2013

TORONTO - Before ushering in the new school year the Toronto Catholic District School Board will bid farewell to Bruce Rodrigues.

In solidarity with our oceans

June 6, 2013

TORONTO - The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto are celebrating World Ocean Day to raise awareness about the environmental damage being done to our oceans.

St. Anthony of Padua relics coming to Canada for 750th anniversary tour

June 6, 2013

TORONTO - Every year Toronto renews its connection with St. Anthony of Padua, but this year the city will welcome the saint’s relics on the 750th anniversary of their discovery by St. Bonaventure and the 782nd anniversary of his death.

Woodworth says pro-lifers must change tack

June 6, 2013

TORONTO - Addressing the wider issues of equality and dignity, instead of just focussing on abortion, are the biggest challenges in Canadian law, pro-life MP Stephen Woodworth told a surprised audience at the annual awards dinner of the Catholic Civil Rights League.

Bishops urge G8 leaders not to forget the poor in advance of G8 meeting

June 5, 2013

OTTAWA - The president of Canada’s Catholic bishops' conference has written Prime Minister Stephen Harper, urging him not to forget the poor at the June 17-18 G-8 meeting in Northern Ireland.

Aggressive secular orthodoxy creates cartoon version of Christian faith

June 5, 2013

OTTAWA - An aggressive secular orthodoxy has created a cartoon version of the Christian faith, said the keynote speaker at the 47th National Prayer Breakfast here June 4.