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With Saskatchewan starting to relax COVID-19 restrictions by allowing some gatherings of up to 10 people, the resumption of weekday Mass is a theoretical possibility that Regina’s archbishop has no plans to rush into.
New Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall approved by Pope Francis
ByOTTAWA -- It’s official. The long-anticipated merger of the Ottawa and Alexandria-Cornwall dioceses was approved by the Vatican on May 6 and will be known as the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall.
COVID-19 claims five lives at Jesuit facility
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCanada's Jesuits are in mourning after five members of their community, including four priests, died of COVID-19 at the religious order’s long-term care facility in Pickering, Ont.
Reforms a ‘new beginning’ for Development and Peace
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCanada’s bishops and Development and Peace hope to end years of accusations, suspicions and investigations with a new governance structure that is transparent, streamlined and gives bishops closer oversight of Canada’s development agency.
Canadian and U.S. bishops consecrate nations to Mary amid pandemic
By Canadian Catholic NewsFacing lockdowns, economic strife and the health threats brought on by the deadly coronavirus, Catholics across the country and in the United States turned to the Blessed Virgin for help May 1.
Faith organizations join forces for Earth’s sake
ByOTTAWA -- A coalition of Catholic and other faith-based organizations and social justice groups are joining forces in a new initiative to unify the voices demanding action to address climate change.
Canadian, U.S. bishops consecrate nations to Mary
ByOTTAWA -- The tradition of honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary in the month of May is taking on even greater significance this year as Catholics around the world are being asked to turn to the mother of Jesus for protection during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada’s bishops stand united with the people of Nova Scotia
ByOTTAWA -- Canada’s bishops are rallying to comfort the people of Nova Scotia as they try to “heal the rupture within the hearts of a community” after 22 people were murdered in the largest mass killing in modern Canadian history on April 18-19.
Federal fund not enough, charities warn
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA $350 million federal fund to help charities get through the COVID-19 crisis is simply not enough, charitable sector spokespeople have told The Catholic Register.
There’s no easy answer to evil
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Christian response to one man’s murderous rampage that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia April 18-19 isn’t to ignore it or imagine that it’s somehow part of God’s plan, said Halifax-based theologian David Deane.
Pandemic does not end grieving process
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterHealth restrictions preventing anything beyond small gatherings should not keep people from grieving a loss, particularly for an event as terrible as the mass slaughter of 22 innocents in Nova Scotia, say grief counsellors.