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The Back Porch has been operating in Edmonton since 2006.

The Back Porch offers pro-life ministry across abortion clinic

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There is one abortion clinic in Edmonton: a squat, grey building with a single sign saying “Women’s Health Options” in small letters near a nondescript front door.
Christmas is a time for family, but that doesn’t mean it’s without stress.

Some tips on keeping holidays peaceful

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The Christmas season is a hectic time and staying sane — not to mention enjoying this time of the year — is even more of a challenge for those who don’t get along well with their extended family.
Psychotherapist Mary Marrocco, second from left, speaks with clergy and counsellors at a Nov. 15 seminar on post-abortive pastoral care hosted by the Sisters of Life in Toronto.

Sisters seek to build a healing path post abortion

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Angelina Steenstra had an abortion at 15 years old. 
Dominique Sousa poses with her adoptive grandmother, Ermelinda Pereira, at the Fr. Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner where she received the 2016 Student Representative award.

Adoption changed teen’s outlook on life

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Dominique Sousa has been pro-life since birth.

Dominc and Lisa Price and their three children.

Understanding fertility is key to good marriage

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SURREY,  B.C. – For Dominic and Lisa Price natural family planning is exactly that —natural.

Filmmakers Michelle and Jared Brock created 'Over 18,' a film that aims to expose the prevalence and danger of pornography to youth.

Film steers youth away from porn

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VANCOUVER – Two activists have released a new documentary aiming to expose the prevalence and danger of pornography to youth.

Kevin Dunn joins, from left, his wife Mary and daughters Therese-Marie and Christina on Parliament Hill for the annual National March for Life. Being pro-life is a family affair for the Dunns. Kevin dedicates much of his broadcasting work to the cause, with his sons as producers and camera operators. Two other daughters are also heavily involved in the pro-life movement.

Dunn family lives pro-life message at home and work

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For Kevin Dunn, being pro-life is a family affair.

Canadian Right to Try is lobbying for terminally ill patients to try unproven treatments, rather than opt for legalized assisted suicide.

Right to Try offers terminal patients another option

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Jeffrey Perrault can’t bring himself to condemn Bill C-14, the law that opened the door to legalized assisted suicide in Canada. He knows it may be an option he’s forced to consider as his battle with ALS worsens.

The Schmidt family, Vanessa and her husband Michael, with sons Liam and Nate in front.

Young couple shares their life lessons

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They say the first year of marriage is the hardest, but Michael and Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt never would have guessed that their marital bliss would be cut short by a pile of dirty containers.

Dr. Bill Sullivan, a Catholic bioethicist, has authored the new College of Physicians of Canada guide on assisted suicide.

Doctors will need to engage patients on their end-of-life decisions

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Dr. Bill Sullivan — Catholic bioethicist, researcher and medical doctor — wants to counter demands for assisted suicide with conversation, care and relationships.

Sr. Mary Rose Marrin

Spirituality is comforting in the aging process

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TORONTO - Coming to terms with aging through spiritual discernment is critical to sound decision making in the second half of life, said Sr. Mary Rose Marrin.

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