Priest convicted of fraud, theft returns to Ottawa ministry
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – A popular and charismatic priest, Fr. Joe LeClair, who pleaded guilty in 2014 to stealing parish funds to pay for a gambling addiction, has returned to ministry in Ottawa.
Grow Hope banking on ecumenical harvest to provide for the world's hungry
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterIt’s harvest time across Canada, and the back-breaking labour on some farms will be supporting people around the world with emergency food supplies and long-term food security.
After 100 years, Women's Inter-Church Council stays true to 'action' motto
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterIt was 100 years ago, in Lindsay, Ont., when the roots of the Women’s Inter-Church Council were firmly planted. Since then, the ecumenical women’s council has stayed true to its motto: “Rooted in faith, called to action.”
Toronto Catholic board offers city a school to house refugees
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterA Catholic school in downtown Toronto that has set empty for most of the past 15 years has been offered for free to the city, with one caveat: that it be used as a shelter.
St. Padre Pio’s story still touching lives as thousands in Toronto venerate his relics
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterFr. Louis Mousseau was a 21-year-old seminarian with the Capuchin Friars when he met 81-year-old St. Padre Pio in 1968, just three months before the death of the legendary priest.
Diocese of London investigating allegations against Windsor priest
By Catholic Register StaffA priest in Windsor, Ont., has been removed from his duties as the Diocese of London investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct.
Canadians called to join Rosary Coast to Coast
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterCanadians from coast to coast are being called to take up arms through the Rosary Oct. 7 in a clarion call for peace.
Saint Paul University professor axed after sex abuse complaint
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterOne of the world’s leading experts in Church law as it applies to the liturgy has been removed as a full professor at Ottawa’s Saint Paul University after a complaint from a man who says he was abused as a teen.
Clergy must stand with those wounded by scandal, Canadian bishops told at plenary meeting
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsCORNWALL, Ont. – The sexual abuse crisis is like a fire that should be left to burn in order to purify the Church, said the president of Canada’s bishops’ conference.
Pope Francis ‘very moved’ by support from Canadian bishops, says nuncio
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsCORNWALL, Ont. – Pope Francis is grateful for the support of Canada’s bishops during this time of difficulty in the Church, said the Vatican’s ambassador to Canada.
Children are embracing hands-on Catechism
By Agnieszka Krawczynski, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – An innovative program has revamped religious education at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Vancouver.