Euthanasia no way to promote human rights, dignity, coalition argues

Euthanasia no way to promote human rights, dignity, coalition argues

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Killing off the old, the infirm and the disabled won’t promote the human rights, dignity or freedom of anybody, the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition argues in a factum submitted to the Supreme Court of Canada Aug. 28.

Amanda, left, and Sheldon are two of the recipients of Hope for Children Fund scholarships to further their education.

Hope for children through the power of education

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TORONTO - Amanda, a former youth-in-care with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, is acutely aware that her 19-month-old son’s future is dependent on her success in school. 

International Development Minister Christian Paradis announces an aid package for displaced Iraqis Aug. 29; the same day Development and Peace received a $1 million grant for Iraqi aid.

D&P receives $1 million in aid to help displaced Iraqis

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OTTAWA - The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada is giving $1 million to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace to help displaced Iraqis.

Quebec’s Premier Philippe Couillard.

Anti-euthanasia groups focus on court challenge

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With the Supreme Court of Canada preparing to hear arguments on assisted suicide in October, Quebec's anti-euthanasia doctors have no time to win public support for their cause. All their energy is focused on persuading Supreme Court judges.

Br. Paul Desmarais sees his work with small farmers in terms of Jesuit priorities. Over the past 40 years Jesuits have taken on the status of women, justice and ecology as central to their mission. Most African farmers are women. Giving them education and tools for a better livelihood raises them out of poverty and organic farming methods protect the natural environment.

Jesuits turn back clock on farming methods

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Nineteenth-century missionaries arrived in Africa with a Bible in one hand and a plough in the other. Jesuit Brother Paul Desmarais still has a Bible, but he’s given up on the plough. 

Rolland Chidiac, Waterloo Catholic’s first Google Certified Teacher.

Google-certified teacher takes learning to a new level

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Grade 2 teacher Rolland Chidiac is now certified to teach students to Google it.

Toronto mayoral candidates Olivia Chow, left, John Tory, center, and Rob Ford, right.

Interfaith council hosts mayoral debate

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TORONTO - If you’ve been waiting for your chance to hear Toronto’s mayoral candidates address poverty, housing, faith and ethics all at the same time — and maybe even use the word “praxis” — the Toronto Area Interfaith Council has the all-candidates event for you.

A University of Ottawa student’s master’s thesis arguing there should be a trial period for marriage has not gained much traction among many Catholics. Most see it as contrary to one of the basic elements of marriage — that those entering into a marriage have an intention of permanence.

Nothing short-term about marriage

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A proposal that marriages should have a trial period has received a lot of media attention but the notion runs afoul of what marriage is all about, particularly for Catholics.

Brett Salkeld

Regina latest diocese to launch diaconate program

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REGINA - The Archdiocese of Regina has launched its inaugural diaconate course, with 10 men taking their first steps towards becoming permanent deacons. 

Medical association vows to protect conscience rights

Medical association vows to protect conscience rights

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The Canadian Medical Association has passed a new policy on conscience rights that supports a doctor’s right to choose whether or not to help patients commit suicide in jurisdictions where it may become legal.

Mayor Hazel McCallion received the Catholic Award of Merit from DPCDSB at the August 26 board meeting (Director of Education, John Kostoff to the left and Chair, Mario Pascucci to the right). The Dufferin-Peel Catholic Award of Merit is presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Catholic education.

Dufferin-Peel Catholic board honours Mayor Hazel McCallion

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MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Dufferin-Peel's Catholic school board honoured Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion with its Catholic Award of Merit for her years of dedication to Catholic education and its community. 

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