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OTTAWA -- Reconciliation between Canadian society as a whole and Indigenous communities is possible two new Indigenous leaders say.
Project offers long-distance helping hand
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterIt began with Sr. Fay Trombley of Catholic Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception.
Ottawa resident works to build better lives in his birthplace of Kamengo, Uganda
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterGrief has been all too commonplace these days for Ottawa humanitarian Jimmy Sebulime.
For much of world, vaccines still scarce
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs of July 26 the City of Toronto has jabbed its citizens in the arm 4.3 million times. Provincially, 89.5 per cent of the eligible population of Ontario has been at least partially vaccinated. Globally, 3.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed.
Questions over Church’s ‘in-kind’ services
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs Catholics across Canada scramble to make up for the failed “best efforts” fundraising campaign of 2007 to 2013, they’re now answering questions about their “in-kind” contributions to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement — a stream of compensation that Catholic residential school operators over-fulfilled by at least $5 million.
Fundraising plans gaining momentum
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterEven as ordinary Canadian Catholics and dioceses roll out plans to raise money and recommit to reconciliation, Indigenous Catholic Deacon Michael Robinson continues to feel the community anger over residential schools.
N.J. archdiocese is told of app data, raises concerns about data collection
By Catholic News ServiceNEWARK, N.J. -- After being made aware of a "published media report with information inferring possible inappropriate software app use by certain clergy" within the Newark Archdiocese, a statement from the archdiocese said it is reviewing the matter.
Vancouver police set sights on church vandals
By Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- As Vancouver Police investigate a “dramatic” increase in mischief and vandalism at churches and church properties, they’re concerned an escalation in violence could lead to more serious damage or injury.
Dioceses review Latin Mass restrictions
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA week after Pope Francis re-imposed restrictions on pre-Vatican II Latin Mass, parishioners at Holy Family Catholic Church in Toronto were still praying with the 1962 Missale Romanum at their regular 11:30 weekday Masses.
Pope Francis: May Olympic Games be sign of hope during pandemic
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As thousands of athletes gathered for the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Pope Francis gave them his blessing and extended it to those organizing and supporting the events.
Report that led to priest's resignation prompts journalism ethics questions
By Tom Tracy, Catholic News ServiceHigh-tech data collection and cellphone tracking services allegedly used in a report by The Pillar that triggered the resignation of a high-ranking U.S. Catholic official July 20 has sparked a fresh discussion about journalism ethics.