Senators introduce assisted suicide bill to fast-track debate
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Two senators introduced a euthanasia and assisted suicide bill was introduced in the Senate Dec. 2 which may ensure debate on this controversial matter reaches the House of Commons before next year’s federal election.
Ottawa priest faces sex charges involving minor
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsAn Ottawa priest has been charged with two counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor under 16.
Public life must be lived with integrity, Cardinal Collins tells Parliamentarians
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - In a time of severe crisis around the world, Parliamentarians must show integrity and humility in public life, said Cardinal Thomas Collins.
Legendary Hab Jean Beliveau was close to the Church all his days
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialFor two days, a constant stream of mourners filed past Jean Beliveau’s casket in Montreal’s Bell Centre. His widow, Elise Couture, was present to receive the sympathies from dignitaries, her husband’s teammates and ordinary fans alike.
Durocher offers Synod suggestions to Pope
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Bishops who attend Synods should spend more time in group discussions and less time listening to each other’s speeches, Gatineau Archbishop Paul-André Durocher proposed to Pope Francis.
CCCB to choose Synod delegates by late March
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - By the end of March 2015, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will choose four delegates and two alternates to attend the ordinary Synod on the family in Rome scheduled for next October.
Western U’s Catholic chaplains resign en masse
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA new and bigger Muslim prayer room at Western University has triggered resignations from the entire Catholic chaplaincy team, led by Fr. Michael Bechard.
Sydney Polish church lost to fire
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterA long fought battle to save St. Mary’s Polish parish in Sydney, N.S., came to a fiery end on Nov. 29 as the church was reduced to ash, smouldering debris and charred remains.
Toronto to get the Lourdes experience
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - For most, a trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France is a luxury many may never be able to afford.
Popular retreat centre makes its way to Canada
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - In 1985, the Vincentian Congregation opened its first retreat centre in Potta, India. The Divine Retreat Centre was so successful the Vincentians expanded the retreat ministry across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, the United States and now, finally, into Canada.
Nuncio exhorts Canadian religious to build vocations culture
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - As Pope Francis inaugurated the Year of Consecrated Life Nov. 30, Canada’s Apostolic Nuncio exhorted Canadian religious to build a culture of vocations.