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Edmonton’s Newman Theological College (NTC) heads into the new year armed with a nearly $1 million grant it hopes to use to reverse the decline in young people seeking pastoral leadership positions.
COVID-positivity on the rise in Catholic health workers
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe number of COVID-positive doctors, nurses and other clinical staff at Toronto’s Catholic hospitals has crept up into the hundreds, Toronto’s Unity Health has told The Catholic Register.
Archbishop slams modern-day ‘Herods’
By Terry O’Neill, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- Amid the bleakness of the culture of death that debases modern society, Catholics can find hope in the zealous and relentless commitment of pro-life advocates working “to foster in our country a culture of life,” said Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver.
MP endorses corporate responsibility law
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterConservative MP Marilyn Gladu has joined with Development and Peace – Caritas Canada in endorsing a proposed new international corporate accountability law.
Fundraising details expected soon
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA national framework for a five-year, $30-million fundraising campaign in aid of healing and reconciliation with residential school survivors and their communities is coming in the new year, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops vice president Bishop William McGrattan has told The Catholic Register.
Study proves value of religious schools
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA new study suggests that American students attending an independent school aligning with their religious identity achieved higher scores on standardized math and reading tests compared to non-religious peers.
Indoor Masses on hold indefinitely in Quebec
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterExcept for funeral ceremonies with up to 25 attendees, Quebec’s churches will remain empty for the foreseeable future.
King’s program calls for reconciliation
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterKing’s University College at Western University marked the sixth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s final report with a participatory reading of the 94 Calls to Action Dec. 15.
Good Shepherd goes takeout again for annual Christmas feast
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDemand for comfort and joy is up all over, and despite COVID the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton is determined to deliver.
Bishops look to launch fundraising plans for reconciliation in new year
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA national framework for a five-year, $30 million fundraising campaign in aid of healing and reconciliation with residential school survivors and their communities is coming in the new year, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops vice president William McGrattan has told The Catholic Register.
Montreal Catholics mobilize prayer vigil for religious freedom in wake of COVID restrictions
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterEvelyn Campbell was shocked when the Quebec government suddenly mandated that all places of worship impose a vaccine passport system as of Dec. 20.