News/Canada
OTTAWA -- Federal politicians, two years after it was first passed by the Quebec government, are now raising concerns about Bill 21.
Bishops aim for spring meeting with Pope Francis
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRescheduling the Indigenous delegations’ visits with Pope Francis in Rome in the midst of the Omicron-fuelled global COVID resurgence is not going to be easy, but the parties are committed to moving forward.
New publisher for The Catholic Register
By Catholic Register StaffA familiar face to Catholic Register readers is about to take on a new role with the paper.
New health measures for Mass vary across Canada
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAs of Dec. 20, anyone entering a place of worship in Quebec will be required to show their vaccination status.
Christmas Mass capacity picture rosier in 2021
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterParishes across Canada have the green light to open their doors to more parishioners celebrating the birth of Christ than was allowed last year.
Restrictions placed on school’s Catholic Club
By Terry O’Neill, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- School officials in Vancouver have slapped restrictions on a Catholic students’ club operating in a public high school which limits the club’s founder from sharing his faith with students.
Safe third country appeal heading to Supreme Court
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian Council of Churches, Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees are headed to the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of refugee families who want a legal way to apply for asylum at Canada’s land borders.
Janine Langan founded St. Mike’s Christianity and Culture program
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIf there’s more to teaching than stuffing facts into young minds, then there was more to Janine Langan than met the eye.
Montreal identifies 46 abuse cases in ombudsman's report
By Catholic Register StaffThe Archdiocese of Montreal has received 75 formal complaints, 46 of which relate to abuse, dating back to 1950, according to the second quarterly report compiled by an independent ombudsman.
Diocesan survey launches Toronto’s synodal process
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIt’s been a long time since Moses brought 10 commandments down from the mountain, but at last Toronto Catholics have a chance to send 10 suggestions back up the hill to Church leadership.
Residential school records available online
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterBringing together a trove of newly available documents, the most complete record of how Catholic residential school operators ultimately ended their obligations under the historic 2006 Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement is now online.