More than 100 days after its introduction, Bill C-63, The Online Harms Act, which immediately sparked passionate reactions of furor or support, was debated for the first time in the House of Commons June 7.
Redemptorist Brehl named new Bishop of Pembroke
By Catholic Register StaffFr. Michael Brehl, leader of the Canadian Redemptorists, has been named new bishop for the Diocese of Pembroke.
Ontario Catholic schools see enrolment boom
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Ministry of Education’s 2023-24 Capital Priorities Program is helping Ontario’s Catholic school boards alleviate overcrowding in schools and helping offset an expected rise in enrolment.
Funding struggles force Green Church Network closure
By Anna FarrowA Quebec-based non-profit that helped churches to “go green” has been forced to close its doors less than 10 years after it was incorporated.
Moncton monastery closes after nearly 125 years
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterFor 122 years, the monks who called the Cistercian-Trappist Monastery of Our Lady of Calvary in Rogersville, N.B., bonded over their devotion to God and a love of agriculture.
Family violence remains high in Saskatchewan
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterRecognizing the uncomfortable rise in the provincial family violence and intimate partner violence rate, the Government of Saskatchewan recently responded by announcing a $42.6-million monetary boost over three years to 34 community-based groups that specialize in aiding those harmed by interpersonal violence and abuse.
Modi election win doesn’t bode well for India’s Christians
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterJohn Cappucci aims to provide enlightenment about the underreported and complex reality of Christian persecution in India during a presentation at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall in Windsor, Ont., on June 10.
Quebec March for Life weathers the storm
By Anna FarrowNeither a smoke bomb, shrieking foes, nor police warnings kept pro-life Quebecers from taking to Quebec City streets June 1 for what organizers hope will become an annual March for Life.
Incinerated children claims 'truly laughable'
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterSkeptics of the “mass graves” narrative took notice of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Ttes) First Nation’s recent statement commemorating the discovery of “215 anomalies” at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on May 27, 2021.
Schools, dioceses targeted by Pride flag walkout
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register“Yes to Jesus, no to Pride.” “Make Catholic Schools Catholic Again.” “We Need Spiritual Leadership.”
Archbishop calls for devotion to Sacred Heart
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterToronto Archbishop Francis Leo urged the Toronto faithful to honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus by practising humility, being pure of heart and leaning on God when broken-hearted in a letter published for the month of the Sacred Heart.