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Coquitlam,  B.C. – While her neighbours get about in walkers or doze in oversized chairs, great-grandmother Beatrice Janyk is still finding ways to make a difference in the world.

Church reconciliation is a never-ending project

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The fact that the Eucharist cannot yet be shared between faiths has left everyone “starving,” says the director of ecumenical and interfaith affairs for the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Canada's new immigration minister is a former Somali refugee

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OTTAWA – The promotion of former Somali refugee Ahmed Hussen to immigration minister sends a positive signal to immigrants and refugees, said Canada’s former ambassador to the Holy See.

Regis College has a new president with big plans

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With a permanent president in place for the first time in six years, Regis College is poised to become an international magnet for Jesuits and others seeking to study theology in English, according to incoming president Jesuit Fr. Thomas Worcester.

Videos brings Ontario Catholic schools' namesakes to life

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If there's one thing a school's name should do, it's inspire.

Lethbridge Catholic high schools win instrumental division of CBC's music challenge

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Kyle Harmon was working in the band office, finishing his day at school when he got a call on his cellphone from a CBC Radio producer.

Iraqi refugee family finds success in hard work and each other’s support

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Since the Khalil family arrived in Canada in July 2012, they’ve been working out their own Canadian values — mother and father both working two jobs, squeezing in English classes whenever they could, making sure the kids are in school. The Khalil Canadian values start with hard work and end with family.

Fr. Czerny: Fear has no place in dealing with refugees

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Since 1914, the Church has used the World Day of Migrants and Refugees to highlight the great need for nations to welcome those seeking shelter from the evil and horrors that inflict their homelands. It is a message about compassion and hospitality, yet it is frequently greeted with anxiety and fear, perhaps more today than ever.

Cardus launches Cardus Law to address religious freedom concerns

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OTTAWA –The Cardus think tank has launched Cardus Law to examine the challenges to religious freedom.

Cardus makes sure faith is part of Canada’s 150th celebrations

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Think-tank heavyweight Cardus is calling on Canadians to bring religion back into the public square as the nation prepares to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

Minister rejects report challenging constitutional protection of Ontario's Catholic education

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A report challenging the constitutional protection of Ontario’s publicly-funded Catholic school system has been dismissed by the minister of education.