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June 29, 2017

Editorial: Don’t forget faith as Canada celebrates 150th birthday

Even as recently as 1982, when the constitution was patriated, the preamble to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirmed that “Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God,” writes editorial.

When Canada became a nation 150 years ago there was little debate about the prominent place of faith in society. Canada was to be built on Christian values. The founders rejected names such as Kingdom of Canada and Republic of Canada in favour of Dominion of Canada, a tribute to Psalm 72:8: “He shall have dominion from sea to sea.”

Published in Editorial
January 5, 2017

2017 an anniversary year for historic Marian consecration of Canada

Angelina and Dennis Girard see the replica of Our Lady of the Cape, Queen of Canada, that had been processed from the Shrine at Cap-de-Madeleine to Ottawa for the historical Marian Congress of 1947.

OTTAWA – Among many anniversaries to be celebrated in 2017 — including Canada’s 150th — there is one that is definitely lesser known but undeniably significant for the Church in Canada.

Published in Canada