Fr. Tony Van Hee facing new charges over bubble zone protest
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – A charge of intimidation under Ontario’s abortion bubble zone law against an 83-year old Catholic priest has been dropped and replaced with two other charges.
Human rights activists frustrated over delay in naming mining ombud
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterMore than 200 activists and organizations from 56 countries have asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get a move on and hire the ombudsperson he promised almost one year ago.
Politicians take Pope’s message of peace to heart
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIn his annual World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis has some sharp words for politicians. A couple of Canadian political veterans believe the Pope’s warnings about modern politics are spot on.
Complaint opens debate on educators' ‘Catholicity’
By Andrew Ehrkamp, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON – Alberta Catholic teachers are speaking out after Education Minister David Eggen announced an investigation into whether so-called Catholicity — or morality — employment clauses are discriminatory.
Toronto releases funds to Development and Peace
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterWith $800,000 from Toronto in their bank account, Canada’s Catholic development agency is looking forward to settling all outstanding questions about whether 52 of its 180 partners are out of step with Catholic teaching before it begins its fund-raising campaign in March.
St. Michael’s College School ponders a new future
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRadical changes at St. Michael’s College School are a genuine possibility, the superior general of the Basilian Fathers has told The Catholic Register.
Seventh teen arrested in sexual assault investigation at St. Michael’s College School
By Catholic Register StaffA seventh teen has been arrested in connection with an investigation into sexual assaults at Toronto’s St. Michael’s College School.
Catholic hospital network newly named 'Unity Health Toronto'
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterOne year into their merger, Toronto’s three Catholic hospitals have a name for their joint health care enterprise. Unity Health Toronto was selected from a list of at least 15 possible names.
Canada Summer Jobs attestation fight not over yet
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of last year’s pro-abortion Canada Summer Jobs attestation remain active despite the government’s removal of the controversial values test.
Pro-life activist Mary Wagner marks first jail-free Christmas in seven years
By By Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – For the better part of a decade, pro-life activist Mary Wagner has spent the holidays behind bars.
Reports look into expansion of euthanasia law in Canada
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – The Liberal government has promised to study three new reports on the possible expansion of the euthanasia law to include minors and those who suffer from mental disorders, but advocacy groups warn the government will likely expand the law after the 2019 election.