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Pierre Farrugia, director of St. Francis Centre, is leading an eight-part Bible study at the St. Francis Centre starting Jan. 10 focusing on Mary's role in salvation.

Mary’s role in salvation focus of Bible study series

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For many people, the New Year marks a new beginning. For the Catholic Church, it is also a return to the beginning of our faith.

Sr. Sue Moran, co-founder of Out of the Cold, died of a heart attack Dec. 19.

Sr. Sue Moran, co-founder of Out of the Cold, remembered at funeral

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The woman who demanded Toronto meet its homeless citizens face-to-face and heart-to-heart has died. Sr. Sue Moran, co-founder of Out of the Cold, died of a sudden heart attack Sunday night, Dec. 19. She was 78 years old.

Despite Montreal's roots as a mission dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the city's 375th anniversary celebration will mostly focus on secular events.

Religion takes back seat in Montreal’s birthday party

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MONTREAL – With Pope Francis declining an invitation to attend Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations in 2017, the city is left with modest plans to recognize the important role of the Church dating back to Montreal’s founding as a Roman Catholic colony in 1642.

Fr. Thomas Rosica, CEO of the Salt and Light Media Foundation, stands in the new headquarters of the Catholic broadcaster in midtown Toronto. Salt + Light has almost tripled its space with the move.

Salt + Light finds more room to stretch at new headquarters

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However much the suits from media companies may complain at CRTC hearings, broadcasting is big business in Canada — to the tune of $17.3 billion in 2014 revenues

The Atlantic bishops' pastoral reflection has drawn heavy criticism by a number of Catholic commentators in Canada and the United States since it's release Nov. 27.

Atlantic bishops’ reflection on assisted suicide draws fire

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OTTAWA – The Atlantic Episcopal Assembly’s (AEA) pastoral reflection on “medical assistance in dying”has drawn harsh criticism, but a Canadian bioethicist says the polarization is not helpful.

A nun shares a light moment with a man during a meal following a Dec. 17 Mass for migrant workers at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Away from home at Christmas, Central American farmworkers find welcome in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia – With the threat of snow in the air, groups of young men filled the pews at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on the city's east side. The men were seasonal farmworkers from Latin America attending a special Christmas celebration in their honour.

Fr. Michael Czerny was appointed to the Vatican's new department for the Promotion of Integral Human Development during Council of Cardinals meeting Dec. 12-14.

Canadian Jesuit appointed to new Vatican department aiding refugees

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VATICAN CITY – Canadian Jesuit Fr. Michael Czerny has been appointed to the Vatican's new department for the Promotion of Integral Human Development.

The Kazanjian family, refugees from Aleppo, Syria, who are spending their first Christmas in Toronto this year.

Safe from the strife in Syria, families struggle with new life in Canada

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Before Christmas last year, Wartohi Myrdijian had to worry about the bombs falling on either side of her house in Aleppo. She was most afraid of the crude, unpredictable, improvised bombs that came from the ISIS side of the conflict.

Toronto police is looking for a 5-foot-10 man who took someone briefcase during Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Dec. 11.

Man steals briefcase during Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral

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Most of us go to church to pray. But beware, some prey.

Due to Parliament's upcoming winter recess, the Palliative care bill C-277's final vote will have to wait until February.

Palliative care bill passage on hold until February

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OTTAWA – Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu had hoped her Bill C-277 calling for a national palliative care framework would pass before Christmas, but it appears she will have to wait until February.

Syrian refugees arrive from Beirut at a hotel in Mississauga, Ontario Dec. 10, 2015.

Syrian refugees, agencies face obstacles a year after settlement

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Will Month 13 unsettle thousands of Syrian refugees who have already settled in Canada?

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