TORONTO - Loyola High School isn’t going to the Supreme Court of Canada just to get a ruling on whether the private school can teach world religions from a Catholic, Jesuit point of view. The real fight is over whether churches, charities and schools across Canada have a right to religious freedom, said Paul Donovan, the Montreal school’s principal
Quebec Charter of Values could face federal challenge, SAYS Kenney
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The federal government will conduct a constitutional analysis on the Charter of Quebec Values that was introduced in the province's National Assembly Nov. 7, says Jason Kenney.
The Triumph is so popular Cineplex shuts it down
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - A documentary about the Medjugorje apparitions of the Virgin Mary has been so popular that Cineplex has suspended all future Canadian showings amid reports it is negotiating a distribution deal that may cut out a Catholic non- profit organization that has spent thousands of dollars to promote the film.
40 Days for Life vigil keeps at least one heart beating
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - A letter addressed “to the sign people” is affirmation of the meaningful work by volunteers during the fall 40 Days for Life campaign.
Tories firm in opposition to euthanasia, gendercide
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The rank-and-file of the Conservative Party has stood up for life, passing several resolutions against gendercide, euthanasia and legalized prostitution.
Pro-lifer still feeling effects of attack
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - One month after being attacked while taking part in a Life Chain vigil in Toronto, Faye Arellano is still thanking God she escaped with relatively minor injuries.
NDP MPs seek national palliative care initiative
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Two New Democratic Party MPs have launched initiatives to address the gaps in access to good palliative, long-term and home care to meet the needs of Canadians.
McLuhan honoured with McLuhan award
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - When Marshall McLuhan woke up on a typical work day he didn’t immediately grab a New Testament. He grabbed three. One in the original Greek, the Vulgate Latin translation and then a version in another language he felt a need to work on — German, Portuguese, maybe Italian.
A true Christian embraces those who suffer
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - While living and working in El Salvador, Sr. Martha Zechmeister learned that to be truly Christian one must embrace suffering and those who endure it.
Fogarty Award given to man who was always a teacher
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - For his career-long commitment to Catholic education and students, Noel Martin was honoured with the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario’s 2013 Medal of Honour.
Aboriginal justice must be taken seriously: Weisgerber
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - As he prepares to retire, Archbishop James Weisgerber has called on the Canadian Church to be more responsive to the plight of aboriginal peoples.