TORONTO - Toronto’s newest archbishop used his installation Mass Jan. 30 to call on his flock to help build a “New Jerusalem” on earth. While the real New Jerusalem can only be found after our death, we can strive while we are alive to live as if we are already among its residents, said Archbishop Thomas Collins.
D&P rethinks its ways
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterMixed reviews from Catholic observers on Liberal leader Dion
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News
OTTAWA - The new Liberal leader Stéphane Dion gets mixed reviews from Catholic observers who like his stress on a sustainable environment and social justice but raise concerns about his highly individualistic notion of rights. That approach could mean clashes down the road with group rights, especially those of families, religions and nationalities, they say.St. Francis Table honours volunteers for 20th anniversary
By Natalie Guadagnoli, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - St. Francis Table celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. In honour of the celebration it will hold an appreciation luncheon Feb. 12 for all schools and people who have volunteered with the organization.
New archbishop has heavy schedule in first weeks
By Vanessa Bertone, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Archbishop Thomas Collins, Toronto's new shepherd, will be hosting numerous Masses and related events throughout the archdiocese upon his arrival in Toronto beginning Jan. 28 and running through Feb. 20.
Payday loans institutes are modern usury
By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register
TORONTO - Jose Martin is a labourer at a construction site in Toronto. The job does not pay much so his family — his disabled wife and three children — supplements his income with social welfare provisions. However, welfare does not cater for everything the Martins need.
Out of the Cold program runs into problem with Beach neighbours
By Sara Loftson, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Parishioners at St. Aidan's Anglican Church would like to bring the needy in from out of the cold, if only they could convince area neighbours of their cause.
Church used in charitable tax fraud
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterGovernment moves slow on no-sweat policy
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAirport chapel closes after 30 years
By Sara Loftson, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - After nearly 30 years in operation the airport chapel at Lester B. Pearson International Airport's Terminal 2 will close Jan. 28. This comes just one day before the Greater Toronto Airport Authority closes Terminal 2 altogether.
The chapel was the first religious presence at the airport when it opened in 1979.