Citing pressure on archbishop, Montreal abuse commission co-chair resigns
By François Gloutnay, Catholic News ServiceThe retired judge who has co-chaired the Montreal Archdiocese's committee to implement abuse procedures has resigned, saying serious problems remain in the application of "regulations, policies and procedures approved by the archbishop."
Christmas Mass out from COVID shadow
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCatholics, young and old, filling the pews with anticipatory energy. Choirs warming hearts and minds with joyful melodies. Parishioners joining together to celebrate Jesus’ birthday.
Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed assault
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceCanadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet has launched a $100,000 defamation suit against a woman who accused him in a civil suit of sexually abusing her, the Associated Press is reporting.
Saskatoon Catholic schools ‘blessed’ by Ukrainian influx
By Angelica Vecchiato, Catholic Register SpecialAfter growth stagnation during the COVID-19 pandemic years, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools enrolment has bounced back and surpassed 20,000 students for the first time this school year.
‘Moral distress’ helped spur doctor’s hospice resignation
By Terry O'Neill, Canadian Catholic NewsAfter at least five years of signing petitions and writing about his opposition to doctor-assisted suicide, Port Coquitlam, B.C., family physician Dr. Kevin Sclater finally decided to act.
Sacred in cyberspace
By Mary French, Catholic Register SpecialIn a new media age, sacredness can only be a click away. Or can it?
‘Hunches’ will determine life or death in MAiD cases with mental illness, critics say
By Terry O'Neill, Canadian Catholic NewsIn mere months, federal law will permit Canadians who are mentally ill to access the country’s already permissive assisted-suicide regime on the sole grounds that they are suffering from a mental disorder.
Two more bishops named in class action against Quebec Archdiocese
By Francois Gloutnay, Catholic News ServiceTwo more bishops, including one still serving, have been named in a new list of offenders filed in the class action against the Quebec Archdiocese.
Archbishop welcomes call to delay MAiD for mental illness
By Paul Schratz, Canadian Catholic NewsVancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller says it’s a “sign of hope” that dozens of Canadian psychiatrists are opposing the federal government’s plan to introduce assisted suicide solely for mental illness next March.
Angus Reid poll reveals complex views on abortion
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterNewly released data from the Angus Reid Institute indicates roughly 52 per cent of Canadians are “completely pro-choice,” around eight per cent are “completely pro-life” and approximately 41 per cent consider themselves “somewhere in between.”
Food bank director raises MAiD alarm
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAs the CEO of the Mississauga Food Bank, Meghan Nicholls felt the pressing need to spread the word on how tough things are these days.