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Bishops look to launch fundraising plans for reconciliation in new year

December 23, 2021

A national framework for a five-year, $30 million fundraising campaign in aid of healing and reconciliation with residential school survivors and their communities is coming in the new year, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops vice president William McGrattan has told The Catholic Register.

Montreal Catholics mobilize prayer vigil for religious freedom in wake of COVID restrictions

December 23, 2021

Evelyn Campbell was shocked when the Quebec government suddenly mandated that all places of worship impose a vaccine passport system as of Dec. 20.

Ottawa finally showing signs of concern over Bill 21

December 23, 2021

OTTAWA -- Federal politicians, two years after it was first passed by the Quebec government, are now raising concerns about Bill 21.

Bishops aim for spring meeting with Pope Francis

December 22, 2021

Rescheduling the Indigenous delegations’ visits with Pope Francis in Rome in the midst of the Omicron-fuelled global COVID resurgence is not going to be easy, but the parties are committed to moving forward.

New publisher for The Catholic Register

December 22, 2021

A familiar face to Catholic Register readers is about to take on a new role with the paper.

New health measures for Mass vary across Canada

December 21, 2021

As of Dec. 20, anyone entering a place of worship in Quebec will be required to show their vaccination status.

Christmas Mass capacity picture rosier in 2021

December 19, 2021

Parishes across Canada have the green light to open their doors to more parishioners celebrating the birth of Christ than was allowed last year.

Restrictions placed on school’s Catholic Club

December 18, 2021

VANCOUVER -- School officials in Vancouver have slapped restrictions on a Catholic students’ club operating in a public high school which limits the club’s founder from sharing his faith with students.

Safe third country appeal heading to Supreme Court

December 17, 2021

The Canadian Council of Churches, Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees are headed to the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of refugee families who want a legal way to apply for asylum at Canada’s land borders.

Janine Langan founded St. Mike’s Christianity and Culture program

December 16, 2021

If there’s more to teaching than stuffing facts into young minds, then there was more to Janine Langan than met the eye.