NEWS
Following an exhaustive investigation, retired Superior Court of Quebec Justice André Denis concluded French priest Joannès Rivoire was guilty of sexually assaulting five minors in Naujaat, Nunavut, between 1968 and 1970, and one in Arviat and Whale Cove, Nunavut, between 1974 and 1979.
Pope Francis reviews his life and shares dreams for future in new book
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceAsked to reminisce about his life and where he was at key moments in history, the 87-year-old Pope Francis obliged, but also used the opportunity to talk about the lessons the events hold today and his hope for the future.
Funds secured for new schools as demand grows in Edmonton, Calgary
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterNew schools are on their way to address growing enrolment and demand in Catholic schools in Alberta’s two largest cities.
Prison ministry offers comfort, connection
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsOf the seven Corporal Works of Mercy it seems that the sixth, “Visiting the Imprisoned,” receives the least attention.
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom to grant degrees
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOur Lady Seat of Wisdom College attained a historic and long-sought achievement Feb. 28 when it was authorized to grant a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities starting in 2024-25.
Lecture tackles changing Church roles of men, women
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterAn upcoming lecture at St. Jerome’s University will give a glimpse into the role gender plays within the Catholic Church and how it’s adapted and expanded over time.
Getting into the ‘Spiritus’ of young adult ministry
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe newest workshop from the Office of Catholic Youth is delving into Scripture, aiming to help young adults answer one of life’s great questions: “Who am I?”
The workshop “(Re)discovering Who We Are: God’s Answer to the Question of Identity” took place March 13 at St. Thomas More Parish in Scarborough and explored the speculative side of personal identity through the Catholic lens.
Shamrocks, slainte take to Toronto streets
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe streets of Toronto will once again be lined with people sporting green, white and orange as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes over the heart of downtown on the big day — March 17.
Vancouver Archdiocese stands against anti-Semitism
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsAnti-Semitic rhetoric has become so intense amid pro-Palestinian sentiment in Canada that a Vancouver rabbi is more concerned about the safety of his oldest son on a Montreal university campus working to stop anti-Semitism, than he is about his middle child, who is currently living in Israel.
Speaking to Archdiocese of Vancouver employees at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Infeld said in recent months nearly all Jewish services and events have needed to have security.
Pope tasks judge to investigate Cardinal Lacroix
By François Gloutnay, OSV NewsPope Francis has asked a retired Quebec judge to conduct an investigation “into the facts, circumstances and imputability of (an) alleged offense” targeting Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix.
Conservatives all in on exploitation bill
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterIn contrast to the controversial Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) recently tabled by the federal government, Conservative MPs are putting their weight behind Bill C-270 to prevent young people from being exploited by online pornography.