Religion must ‘rediscover that power’ to lead change, veteran civil rights crusader says
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs Americans learned how Washington was realigned by the Nov. 6 mid-term elections, the elder statesman of the American civil rights movement was in Toronto calling President Donald Trump “an icon of chaos” and urging Canadians to resist “plantation capitalism” being pushed by American nationalists.
Religions urged to speak up, make moral choices clear
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterReligious voices are needed to remind political and business leaders of the basics of morality, particularly on the life and death issues of war, peace, climate change and nuclear arms, a trio of Canadian elder statesmen urged delegates to the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
Covenant House opens more doors for female victims of trafficking
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAnother refuge from the trade in human flesh has opened its doors in Toronto under the umbrella of Covenant House.
Ontario backs off doctors' conscience rights court battle
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Ontario doctors who are suing the Ontario physicians’ college over conscience rights received good news Nov. 8 when the province of Ontario dropped its intervention on behalf of the college.
Deacons' radio show takes on tough subjects in First Nations community
By Thandiwe Konguavi, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON – Two Catholic deacons from central Alberta take to the airwaves each week, sharing their faith, strength and hope on a radio talk show broadcast from a small station in Maskwacis, a First Nations community south of Edmonton.
Chalice lets Canadian Catholics build personal connections with those in need
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterPeople around the world are poor for a lot of different reasons.
Vincentians raising profile in battle against poverty
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterWhen Pope Francis initiated the World Day of the Poor to be marked on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time — Nov. 18 this year — it was easy for people to see this targeted at the familiar pictures that are all too real of Third World poverty.
Real Bouchard, a ‘pillar’ for deaf in Edmonton, dies at age 92
By Thandiwe Konguavi, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON – Standing at the entrance to St. Angela’s Church with a smile on his face, Real Bouchard was one of the first people who welcomed John Shores and his family to the deaf Catholic community in Edmonton many years ago.
Great Expectations: Ontario English Catholic boards at head of grad class
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterFor those who doubt the value of a separate Catholic education system in Ontario, they need look no further than Ministry of Education numbers to see that Catholic schools outperform their public counterparts in producing high school graduates.
Quebec churches ring bells to commemorate 100th anniversary of end of WWI
By Catholic News ServiceCatholic health care a sign of hope in ‘valley of tears,’ said Cardinal Collins
By Catholic Register StaffThe “cold shadow” of euthanasia is spreading, warns Cardinal Thomas Collins.