TORONTO - The pastoral plan that Cardinal Thomas Collins has directed for the archdiocese of Toronto contains hundreds of goals, hopes and aspirations. He describes the plan as “a roadmap for our journey as a Catholic Christian community” that accurately and honestly assesses the current situation and looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities to come.
‘A day of shame’ — Morgentaler decision 25 years on
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsFor a quarter century Canada has had no law against abortion, but the quest for change continues
Pastoral plan demands more of everyone
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterArchdiocese of Toronto’s new plan a ‘spiritual reality’
Video contest gets the word out on the Catholic school experience
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterA group of six Grade 8 students from Woodstock, Ont., captured top prize in a video contest to extoll the value of Catholic education.
Canadian bishops denounce anti-Semitic talk by SSPX leader
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Canada’s Catholic bishops have denounced recent statements made in Canada by the Society of St. Pius X superior that “the Jews” are the “enemies of the Church.”
World Interfaith Harmony Week welcomed to Toronto this year
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterWeek promotes tolerance and peace among religions
Fr. Stocks was chaplain to Toronto's deaf community
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Holy Cross Father Henry Andrew Stocks spoke loud and clear in a language you can’t hear and touched the hearts of deaf Catholics from Bangalore to Toronto.
Special teachers fill special needs
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The rigours of a regular classroom can be too much for some students. They struggle to cope for a variety of reasons, be they social or emotional, mental health or medical needs.
Aboriginal Caucus chair finds vocation in law-making
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsFormer RCMP officer now tries his hand at law enforcement at the legislative level
Vincentian program targets education
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterOzanam fund hoping that school will help raise people out of poverty
First Nations’ MP seeks to amend Indian Act
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsWhile Idle No More protests and blockades continue sporadically across Canada, the Conservatives’ Aboriginal Caucus chair is busy tackling the outdated Indian Act.