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Female religious leaders at the 2015 Parliament of World Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Toronto prepares to host the world’s religions

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As Toronto prepares to host more than 10,000 people in November for seven days of reflection on faith, cultures and traditions, Catholics are getting ready to play their part during the Parliament of World’s Religions.

"Young people are counting on us to stand up for their rights, to deliver this program in a way that is equitable and respects all Canadians," Employment Minister Patty Hajdu said at the House of Commons Mar. 19, 2018.

Motion to remove value attestation in Canada Summer Jobs application fails

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OTTAWA – Liberal MP Scott Simms defied his party and voted against the government as a Conservative motion to drop the Canada Summer Jobs attestation requirement was defeated March 19 in a packed House of Commons.

New bishop ordained for Canada's North

New bishop ordained for Canada's North

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Newly ordained Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith, wearing a seal-skin mitre and locally made chasuble, addresses fellow bishops and the crowd gathered for his ordination in the gymnasium of St. Patrick’s High School in Yellowknife, N.W.T., on March 16.

Cyril Winter, 70, was admitted March 5 to the Heart Institute for a stent operation to clear his coronary arteries. He posted on Facebook he expected to be “back on the job” the following Monday.

Controversial bubble zone protester dies after heart surgery

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Ottawa – The man whose street protests prompted Ontario’s abortion bubble zone legislation has died while awaiting trial after becoming the first person charged for violating the new law.

The number of couples using walk-in counselling services is on the rise.

ShareLife supports walk-in clinics vital for people in crisis

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Everyone goes through times of crisis, but not everyone has a place to turn to for mental health support. 

Mark Mallett with his wife Lea, their family that includes eight children, two sons-in-law and a granddaughter.

Mallett creates music for a higher purpose

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Mark Mallett was close to losing his religion when he rediscovered his Catholic faith through music. 

The Daily TV Mass has been broadcast to homes, first, across Canada, and now the world, for the past 20 years. One of the constants has been Msgr. Samuel Bianco, right, who has been involved since its inception.

Daily TV Mass has come a long way since its launch 20 years ago

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A merge between ministry and technology has been bringing Mass into people’s homes for 20 years, and more recently, onto their smartphone screens.
Mia Mrakuzic will be spending part of the summer living a dream as she joins other exceptional young dancers for classes with the National Ballet of Canada.

Leap of faith: Young dancer lands a coveted spot in National Ballet summer program

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When Christine Mrakuzic enrolled her three-year-old daughter Mia in dance, the idea was to help her overcome anxiety.
Pro-lifers march along downtown Ottawa streets in 2016.

March for Life navigating around bubble zone street issues

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OTTAWA – After a year of battles over Charter freedoms, euthanasia, conscience rights and bubble zone legislation, March for Life organizers expect a large turnout for their May 10 trek to Parliament Hill.

Court judgment offers link to Canada Summer Jobs attestation controversy, experts say.

'Easter bunny' ruling is fuel for religious freedom fight

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OTTAWA – A court ruling that has upheld the rights of religious freedom and expression in the so-called Easter Bunny case seems to support those who will to take the federal government to court over the controversial Canada Summer Jobs application, said lawyer John Carpay.
In silence we find God, we discover who we are and we equip ourselves for a meaningful life, Cardinal Robert Cardinal Sarah of Guinea said March 12 to an overflow crowd of 1,200.

Cardinal Sarah delivers a quiet message at St. Michael's Cathedral

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One of the Church’s most outspoken leaders urged a rapt audience in St. Michael’s Cathedral to embrace silence and be alert to the danger of filling their days with constant news and distraction.
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