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Campaign Life Ottawa lobbyist Johanne Brownrigg says words like words like “gender identity and expression” are “very fluid, undefined and dangerous.”

Gender theory is moving too fast, say Campaign Life officials

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OTTAWA – Gender theory is making inroads not only on Parliament Hill but also at the United Nations, to the detriment of the biological family, say Campaign Life Coalition officials.

“Spanking bans are not an example of evidence-based policy-making,” said Program Director for Cardus Family, Andrea Mrozek.

Making spanking illegal does more harm than good, says Cardus

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OTTAWA – As an anti-spanking bill winds through Canada's Senate, a Christian think tank is sounding an alarm that it will do “more harm than good” and still fail to prevent child abuse.

Br. John Frampton (centre, first row), animator of St. Francis Table, gets some help holding up a novelty cheque representing The Bouvlevard Club’s recent donation to the resturant for the poor.

Boulevard Club’s cheque a welcome guest at St. Francis Table restaurant

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A partnership between St. Francis Table and The Boulevard Club will help the Franciscan-run restaurant for the poor continue to serve up its signature dish — dignity.

Despite the threat of violence in Mexico, the first concern of priests is the ordinary people they minister to, says Fr. Ron MacDonnell.

Murders of Mexican clergy won’t stop missionary work, says Canadian priest

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As Mexican priests watch the death toll among clergy rise in their country, their first concern remains the ordinary people who suffer through the murderous reign of drug gangs, according to a Canadian priest who has seen the effect of the killings first-hand.

A study that claims euthanasia could save Canada's health care system more than $100 million annually is ringing alarm bells among euthanasia opponents.

A study claiming euthanasia could save millions in healthcare alarms opponents

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OTTAWA – A study that claims euthanasia and assisted suicide could save the health-care system more than $100 million annually is ringing alarm bells among assisted-killing opponents.

Some students from Denis Morris Catholic High School are allowed to continue wearing Redmen sweats, shirts and jerseys for the next four years during a transition period as the school changes its team name to Reds.

School boards measure up to minister's bid to end offensive team nicknames

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When it comes to ridding sports teams of offensive nicknames, it appears that most school boards in the Toronto area are ahead of the game.

Michel MacDonald, the new executive director of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family hopes to make COLF the "go-to" organization for life and family issues in Canada.

COLF's new executive director ramps up digital plans to spread its message

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OTTAWA – Michel MacDonald already feels he has the right messages. The task now is making the most of the mediums that can deliver the messages.

Fr. Claude Paradis has made ministering to the homeless in Montreal his call.

Montreal priest turns homeless past into ministry of the street

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MONTREAL – Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal. He struggled with addiction to both alcohol and drugs, with a future so bleak, he considered ending his own life.

Campaign Life Coalition national president Jim Hughes told an audience of clergy Jan. 17 that small acts of kindness can work wonders in euthanasia battle.

Small acts can kindness work wonders in euthanasia battle, clergy told

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OTTAWA – Helping someone contemplating death through euthanasia can be a simple as saying "hello."

Rachel Lalonde has started First 40 Days, a resource for new mothers that will help them deal with postpartum depression.

Tragedy sparks mom to help postpartum depression victims

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VANCOUVER – Rachel Lalonde understands the pain experienced by Florence Leung, a new mom who went missing and died last fall.

Bishop Steven Lopes is in charge of Canada and the United States' sections of the special ordinates that allow former Anglicans to practice as Catholics.

Former Anglicans reminded to now follow Catholic rules

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OTTAWA – Former Anglicans who have been received into the Catholic Church are being reminded that they must adhere to Church teaching on divorce, remarriage and the sacraments.

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