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Father-daughter battle period poverty

October 23, 2021

For the past five years Jada Malott and her dad Mike have been at the forefront of feminine hygiene advocacy in Windsor, Ont.

Video series picks up where religious ed left off

October 22, 2021

A Pew Research poll claiming only one-third of U.S. Catholics believed in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist two years ago sent shockwaves through the Church. Could so many Catholics really have missed such a fundamental teaching of their faith?

Halifax takes unique run at housing crisis

October 22, 2021

Halifax parishes are working to fight homelessness by offering church property as the sites for emergency shelters to house those in need.

Latest synod builds on Vatican II graces: Czerny

October 21, 2021

In a major speech at the University of Fribourg, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny has made the case for the just begun Synod on Synodality as a deeply necessary and Catholic project that builds upon the graces and truth of the Second Vatican Council.

ShareLife forecast looking strong

October 21, 2021

For the second straight year Toronto Catholics are demonstrating their fidelity to the ShareLife parish campaign despite the continued economic uncertainty of these pandemic times.

Support growing for vaccinating young children

October 21, 2021

The union representing Ontario’s Catholic teachers is endorsing calls to authorize COVID vaccinations for kids between five and 11, a move that seems to have the support of the majority of Canadians as well.

Catholic Children's Aid apologizes for systemic racism

October 20, 2021

The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto has acknowledged and apologized for historical harm committed against Indigenous and Black communities.

COVID precaution kills OFSAA dreams

October 17, 2021

For Sarah Martin, hopes to watch her daughter Kyla compete for a medal at the Ontario high school cross-country championships this fall have been dashed once again due to COVID-19.

Abortion ‘buffer zone’ bill defeated in Manitoba

October 16, 2021

Pro-life forces in Manitoba scored a victory on Oct. 14 when an NDP bill seeking to create a protest buffer zone around facilities providing abortions was voted down in the provincial legislature.

Therapist finds beauty in healing, faith

October 16, 2021

Physiotherapist Robbie de Fleuriot believes in taking a holistic approach to physical recovery.