Elder care manor appeals to both religious orders, lay people
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA new and very Catholic concept in elder care has moved from dream to reality with a move-in date projected for the fall of 2018.
St. Michael's Choir school fired long-time conductor
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDespite more than 900 signatures on a student-led petition demanding the reinstatement of Dr. Jerzy Cichocki, St. Michael’s Choir school is standing firm in a decision to fire its long-time conductor of the senior choir.
Bishops at odds with CRA over definition of charitable classifications
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Citing concerns about potential unfair treatment, Canada’s Catholic bishops have written to Canada’s Revenue Minister to express disagreement with government policies that classify some religious charitable activities as political.
Five months after WYD, young pilgrims work to fulfill Pope’s message
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterWhen my plane touched down at Pearson Airport last summer, World Youth Day suddenly felt like a dream.
Teen workshops on the rise to combat dating violence
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterCarol Soares has conducted more workshops in the first few months of the Teens Healthy Relationships program than she had ever done in one school year.
Bishop McGrattan shares special connection with Calgary bishop he replaces
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA — Calgary Bishop-elect William Terrence McGrattan shares a special bond with retiring Bishop Fred Henry, whom he will replace when he is installed as Calgary’s new shepherd Feb. 27.
Years of 'chronic pain' force Calgary Bishop Fred Henry to resign, replaced by Peterborough's McGrattan
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Years of suffering from “severe chronic pain” have forced one of Canada’s most outspoken bishops to relinquish his ministry.
Sr. Sue Moran leaves legacy of compassion for homeless
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterToronto’s ad-hoc, volunteer-run, unofficial, floating shelter system for the homeless begins its 30th year without its co-founder and guiding spirit.
2017 an anniversary year for historic Marian consecration of Canada
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Among many anniversaries to be celebrated in 2017 — including Canada’s 150th — there is one that is definitely lesser known but undeniably significant for the Church in Canada.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle formed to further reconciliation
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – A coalition of seven Catholic organizations have launched the Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle to further reconciliation efforts with Canada’s indigenous peoples.
Legalized euthanasia, refugees top list of big stories from Ottawa in 2016
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – In Canadian politics, 2016 will be remembered as the year Canada legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide.