Canada is already too far down the slippery slope with regard to medically assisted dying, and should aim for “living with dignity” as opposed to “dying with dignity” say proponents of more compassionate alternatives for the mentally ill and other vulnerable populations.
MPs choose not to condemn church fires
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA call to condemn the most recent arson attack on a Christian church — Feb. 9 at Blessed Sacrament Church in downtown Regina — failed to gain unanimous approval in the House of Commons.
Mother Paradis welcomed all ‘as if they were God Himself’
By Anna FarrowRome’s announcement of a third Canadian-born saint answers the prayers of Blessed Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis’ community and friends.
Dating for body, mind and soul
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Toronto Newman Centre’s Date Night Series is continuing to incorporate exercises that strengthen the body, mind and soul.
The “Faith & Fitness” event Feb. 21 will be a date night that focuses on education surrounding physical health and healing.
Ordinary Catholics must rise up against MAiD
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterMore and more, parishes have been enlightening Canadians and encouraging them to join in the fight against expanding MAiD (medical assistance in dying).
Care, not killing enshrined in March for Life
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register“I will never forget you.” This is the official theme and rallying cry of the 2024 National March for Life on May 9 on Parliament Hill and in front of hubs of legislative power across Canada.
Moncton back from financial abyss
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterBenefitting from over seven months of hindsight, Archbishop Guy Desrochers considers it auspicious that the first liturgical reading he heard in late June upon accepting his appointment to the Archdiocese of Moncton was God calling Abram — later Abraham — to set forth to a new land bravely.
Catholic seeking Catholic: the online reality
By Tim James, Canadian Catholic NewsIf you’d like to date, and meet, a Catholic man or woman, don’t expect TV shows to help. While platforms like Netflix offer shows such as Jewish Matchmaking, there aren’t any Catholic counterparts.
Parish lends a hand with Belleville’s drug crisis
By Anna FarrowSt. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Belleville, Ont., is just a short walk from where a spate of Feb. 6-7 drug overdoses provoked Mayor Neil Ellis to issue a state of emergency for the small town in Eastern Ontario.
Vote to put brakes on expanded MAiD expected this week
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe federal government established a pathway for Bill C-62 — the legislation that, if passed by Parliament before March 17, will halt the expansion of Canada’s euthanasia regime for at least two years — to likely progress through the House of Commons before the end of Feb. 15.
Suspected arsonist damages Regina parish
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA suspected arson struck at Blessed Sacrament Parish in downtown Regina Feb. 9.