OTTAWA -- Catholics and others of faith who have been stunned by the anti-religious freedom nature of a recently enacted Quebec law are not getting much support from Canada’s federal party leaders.
Planet and the poor top voting priorities for Canadians
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterVoters who live together under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience have added their two cents on the Oct. 21 federal election.
Former premier ‘bugged’ by parties’ stand on pro-life candidates
ByOTTAWA -- As potential federal election candidates who hold pro-life views on abortion are squeezed out by some federal political parties, pro-life candidates are getting support from a surprising source.
Palliative care research given fresh boost
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterDespite the vast knowledge already gathered surrounding palliative care, gaining even greater insight is never a bad thing and is the premise behind a new research hub at Hamilton’s McMaster University to advance education and service delivery.
Newman legacy alive and well
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterIt will be a delayed celebration, but a celebration nonetheless at Toronto’s Newman Centre when the Catholic chaplaincy’s namesake is elevated to sainthood.
Altar servers club goes well beyond the Mass
ByIt’s called the altar servers club, but the title doesn’t begin to describe its role and impact at Toronto’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
Gagnon steps into a balancing act as CCCB president
ByOTTAWA -- Like anyone starting a new job, Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon concedes there is going to be a learning curve involved as he settles into his new role as president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) for the next two years.
Pressure on the rise for end-of-life needs
ByOTTAWA -- The Catholic Church is doubling down on its efforts to encourage increased government and societal support for palliative care as the best way to help Canadians experience a “dignified natural death” as a barrage of Canadian court decisions continue to chip away at the safeguards surrounding assisted suicide in the country.
A colourful salute to a Grey Nun
By Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON -- The black cover dropped and unveiled the mural. Ingrained in its tiles is the 160-year legacy of Catholic education in Alberta, and the Grey Nun who set it all in motion.
Green Party dumps pro-life candidate
By Catholic Register StaffThe Green Party has dropped one of its federal election candidates for her pro-life views.
Jesuit school celebrates one of their own
ByOTTAWA -- A Jesuit high school in Montreal is bursting with pride that one of its own is now a cardinal in the Catholic Church.