TORONTO - Starting this fall the job of forming new parish priests at St. Augustine’s Seminary is going to a parish priest.
Catholics called to respond to prostitution consultation
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller has asked the British Columbia government to reconsider its decision not to prosecute Canada’s prostitution laws.
Flaherty sends signal income-splitting promise may be shaky
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Negative remarks from Finance Minister Jim Flaherty have social conservative groups concerned the Tories might abandon a key promise in their 2011 election campaign to allow income splitting for families.
Belgian-style euthanasia feared as next step
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The secretary of Quebec’s College of Physicians has mused Belgian-style euthanasia of Alzheimer’s patients and terminally ill children could follow should Quebec’s euthanasia Bill-52 become law.
Laval, Marie de l’Incarnation intertwined with Canada’s history
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe beginnings of the Church in Canada include a series of firsts that go beyond reminding us of who we are. If Blessed Marie de l’Incarnation and Blessed Bishop François de Laval become saints this year, in time for the 350th anniversary of the founding of the diocese of Quebec, these new saints could inspire Canadian Catholics to imagine what their Church will become.
Quebec’s Catholic paradox
By Peter StocklandThe seeming uncomfortable paradox of the Catholic Church in Quebec is illuminated by two pieces of legislation making their way through the province’s National Assembly.
Caribbean cardinal has Canadian connection
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - If Pope Francis intends to reshape the college of cardinals so it more roughly approximates the Catholic world, he’s made a start by appointing Val Felix’s big brother.
‘Genuine’ Francis has opened ‘new narrative’
By Ron Stang, Catholic Register SpecialWINDSOR, ONT. - Veteran CBC journalist Alison Smith said Pope Francis is a compelling media story because he’s created “a new narrative” about faith and the Church’s role in society.
Canadian input on family consultation sent to Vatican
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Canada’s bishops have sent the results of a consultation on a host of hot button issues concerning the family to the Holy See, but will not make their report public.
'Boring' budget positions Tories for 2015 election debate
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The 2014 budget, described by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty as "boring," positions Ottawa for a surplus next year and a debate on the proper role of government.
UN abuse report troubles Canadian Catholics
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Several prominent Canadian Catholics have reacted with sadness and dismay to a scathing United Nations committee report on the Church’s handling of clerical sexual abuse.