Uncertainty, confusion reign for physicians over assisted suicide
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterWith no law in place to govern assisted suicide, physicians and vulnerable patients face uncertainty, confusion and more opinions than facts.
Pressure mounts on Senate to end legal limbo of Bill C-14
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Canada awoke to a new dawn of assisted suicide on June 7 as a Supreme Court deadline passed and government legislation to legalize doctor-assisted death was stuck in the Senate.
Swan leads Register to record haul at North American journalism awards
By Catholic Register StaffST. LOUIS – He was far from a one-man band but associate editor Michael Swan led the parade as The Catholic Register marched off with an all-time best 21 awards at the annual Catholic Press Awards gala.
Quebec parishes seek to become missionary centres in a changing era
By Philippe Vaillancourt, Catholic News ServiceQUEBEC CITY – Catholic parishes in Quebec have undergone transformation in recent years as most of them were merged into new entities. But perhaps the biggest challenge lies ahead as the Catholic Church promotes what it calls a "missionary turning point."
Photo exhibit chronicles the miracle of the Eucharist
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterMARKHAM, ONT. – The Holy Eucharist is the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. This is the great mystery upon which the Catholic Church is built. But when there are more than 170 verified eucharistic miracles around the world, one may wonder if it is as mysterious as it first seems.
High school team to run soccer camp for youths in troubled Attawapiskat community
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO – A Catholic high school soccer team from Toronto is using its passion for the game to make a difference in the lives of youth in the troubled Attawapiskat First Nations community in northern Ontario.
Movement to make churches more ecologically responsible turns 10
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialMONTREAL – Taking its cue from Scripture which warns against polluting the Earth or muddying clear water, a mission began 10 years ago in Montreal for a “Green Churches movement.”
Schadenberg receives Exner Award
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO – Anti-euthanasia activist Alex Schadenberg has been honoured with the Archbishop Adam Exner Award for Catholic Excellence in Public Life by the Catholic Civil Rights League for his ongoing advocacy against euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Social conservatives divided on Tories nixing traditional marriage policy
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – At their recent policy convention held May 26-28 in Vancouver, the Conservative Party removed the traditional definition of marriage from its official policy, leaving social conservatives divided.
Hundreds take protest against euthanasia to Parliament Hill
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill to protest against euthanasia June 1, the day after Parliament passed Bill C-14 to legalize the practice and sent it on to the Senate for royal assent.
Catholic groups believe conscience rights will be respected on assisted suicide
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDespite Bill C-14 providing no conscience protection for institutions, Catholic health-care providers expect governments will respect their right to opt out of assisted suicide.