TORONTO - Julie Wright met her husband Doug during her second year in university. She had enrolled in an introduction to philosophy class and he was her teaching assistant. But they only started dating once the course was over. It was an ethics class, after all, she jokes.
Ottawa archbishop decrees no eulogies at Catholic funerals
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast’s decree no longer allowing eulogies during Catholic funeral Masses has created a stir, but he says he is happy for the teaching opportunities.
Lift Jesus Higher Rally in Toronto this Saturday
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterToronto - The Lift Jesus Higher Rally is a "shot in the arm" to strengthen our faith, says Fr. Scott McCaig.
Federal Liberals adopt arguments of Quebec euthanasia bill in resolution
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The Liberal Party’s approval of a pro-euthanasia resolution at its Montreal policy convention Feb. 23 reveals the Quebec governments’ arguments in support of euthanasia Bill-52 have gained national traction.
Ukrainians hope their nation has a new beginning
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - As Toronto’s Ukrainians woke up to news that former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was on the run in eastern Ukraine after parliament had voted him out of office and that national elections are scheduled for May 25, they gathered to pray. At Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church all three Divine Liturgies on Feb. 23 included special, added prayers for the future of Ukraine.
Bennett sees religious persecution as ‘canary in the coal mine
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - When Andrew Bennett became Canada’s first religious freedom ambassador a year ago, he placed an icon of Blessed Vasyl Velichkovsky on his desk.
A just economy serves everyone
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The economics of faith is the economics of abundance. But that’s a hard message to get out into a world mesmerized by the illusion of scarcity, an economist told faith community activists at Toronto’s City Hall.
Angus wants to kickstart conversation on a national palliative care plan
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterHow Canadians end their lives and whether we need a national plan for the health care of dying Canadians will be debated in Parliament at the beginning of April.
New peace group aims to grieve war while promoting peace
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe federal government spent $30 million in 2012 and 2013 to convince Canadians the War of 1812 was a glorious, defining moment which forged Canada’s identity in war. The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul in Kingston, Ont., aren’t buying it.
Sisters target Pan Am human trafficking
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The sisters know slavery is nothing new, and they want Toronto to open its eyes to human trafficking that’s wormed its way into the nooks and crannies of our economy before the Pan Am Games roll into town next year.
Guard changes at St. Francis’ Table, but serving up dignity remains
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - There’s more than chicken and creamed corn on the menu at St. Francis Table in Parkdale. Every meal is served with a side of dignity and belonging.