Canadian Catholic News
A colourful salute to a Grey Nun
EDMONTON -- The black cover dropped and unveiled the mural. Ingrained in its tiles is the 160-year legacy of Catholic education in Alberta, and the Grey Nun who set it all in motion.
Rosary Bowls planned for Toronto area
OTTAWA -- Two Rosary Bowls will be celebrated in the Toronto area in October, following the inaugural Canadian Rosary Bowl that drew 800 people to Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park on Aug. 22.
Chris Sargent, a young Edmonton father whose journey to become a Catholic while fighting a year-long battle against cancer was documented by Grandin Media, has died. He was 40.
Filmmakers explore distribution
EDMONTON -- After much debate and controversy, Unplanned may yet be hitting theatres across Canada.
Crying, hugging and shaking their heads in disbelief, the people of Humboldt, Sask. gathered at the local hockey arena April 8 for an inter-faith service to mourn 15 people who died after the bus carrying the town’s junior hockey team collided with a truck.
Islamic State has landed in lawless Somalia, bishop says
Cardus selects cabinet to mark Canada’s 150th
OTTAWA – The role of faith will not be left behind as Canada marks its 150th birthday in 2017.
Alberta, NWT bishops: No last rites for those seeking euthanasia
Priests should withhold the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to people who have requested assisted suicide or euthanasia, according to pastoral guidelines issued by the bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories.