MPs want investigation into possible homicide of babies born after botched abortions
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Three MPs have created a firestorm by asking the RCMP to investigate as possible homicides the deaths of late-term babies born alive as a result of botched abortions.
Pornography poisons God’s gift of sexuality
By Nathan Rumohr, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER - Pornography has become an epidemic that is tearing many Catholic couples apart and, in the process, wounding authentic masculinity and femininity.
Cardinal Zen to speak on Chinese Church
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterUpdated 02/04/13
TORONTO - When Cardinal Joseph Zen comes to Toronto to speak Feb. 7 about “The Church in China: Hope For The 21st Century,” many in Toronto’s Chinese Catholic community will recall the hope he raised in Hong Kong during the 20th century.
Anglican bishop ordained a priest
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast has ordained Carl Reid, a former Anglican Catholic Church of Canada (ACCC) bishop, to the priesthood.
Parishes, big and small, have Togo connection in common
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterSt. Stephen’s parish in Consul, Sask., serves 10 families and on a good Sunday has about 10 people in the pews. Prince of Peace in Toronto serves a Catholic population of more than 6,000 and every Sunday packs them in to five separate Masses. St. Stephen’s is surrounded by vast open fields while Prince of Peace is surrounded by 20-storey buildings.
New Prince George bishop will continue his tireless service
By Nathan Rumohr, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER - Msgr. Stephen Jensen grew up serving the Church, and he’s never stopped. The newly named bishop of Prince George has always kept service and obedience to the Lord close to his heart. His friends and colleagues know he will bring that attitude to the people of northern British Columbia.
Ratepayers protest erosion of Catholic identity in schools
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOttawa parents stunned by ‘scandals’ in Catholic schools
Abortion not on table, Conservatives say
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The Conservative government re-affirmed its intention not to re-open the abortion debate as the House of Commons resumed sitting Jan. 28 after a six-week break.
First round goes to Gravel in LifeSite lawsuit
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Fr. Raymond Gravel has won a significant interim victory in his libel lawsuit against LifeSiteNews.com, Quebec Campagne-vie (QCV) and several journalists.
Finding faith’s place in the city
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Faith leaders and concerned citizens replaced politicians in city council chambers to hash out how faith communities can increase their participation in city building.
Rally protests anniversary of Morgentaler decision
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Armed with graphic posters depicting abortion, information pamphlets and unified voices, about 20 pro-lifers gathered on the sidewalk outside Innis Town Hall on the University of Toronto campus Jan. 28 to protest the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Morgentaler decision.