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News and events from across the country.

Mother Paradis welcomed all ‘as if they were God Himself’

February 18, 2024

Rome’s announcement of a third Canadian-born saint answers the prayers of Blessed Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis’ community and friends.

Dating for body, mind and soul

February 17, 2024

The Toronto Newman Centre’s Date Night Series is continuing to incorporate exercises that strengthen the body, mind and soul. The “Faith & Fitness” event Feb. 21 will be a date night that focuses on education surrounding physical health and healing.

Ordinary Catholics must rise up against MAiD

February 16, 2024

More and more, parishes have been enlightening Canadians and encouraging them to join in the fight against expanding MAiD (medical assistance in dying).

Care, not killing enshrined in March for Life

February 16, 2024

“I will never forget you.” This is the official theme and rallying cry of the 2024 National March for Life on May 9 on Parliament Hill and in front of hubs of legislative power across Canada.

Moncton back from financial abyss

February 15, 2024

Benefitting from over seven months of hindsight, Archbishop Guy Desrochers considers it auspicious that the first liturgical reading he heard in late June upon accepting his appointment to the Archdiocese of Moncton was God calling Abram — later Abraham — to set forth to a new land bravely.

Catholic seeking Catholic: the online reality

February 14, 2024

If you’d like to date, and meet, a Catholic man or woman, don’t expect TV shows to help. While platforms like Netflix offer shows such as Jewish Matchmaking, there aren’t any Catholic counterparts.

Suspected arsonist damages Regina parish

February 12, 2024

A suspected arson struck at Blessed Sacrament Parish in downtown Regina Feb. 9.

Helping hands get an early start at Guelph schools

February 10, 2024

Ongoing social justice initiatives by students from Guelph, Ont.’s St. John Catholic School are helping those in need in their community.

Good Shepherd to provide homeless a Super Bowl feast

February 9, 2024

An ongoing collaboration between the Rabba Roots community program and Good Shepherd Ministries will see the eighth annual dinner event on Super Bowl Sunday, providing upwards of 100 overnight shelter guests with hot gameday-style meals and a night of sports entertainment.

Retreat aims to empower trafficking survivors

February 9, 2024

St. Mary of Egypt Refuge is embarking on the third year of its commitment to provide comfort and support for survivors of sex trafficking.