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A 40 Days for Life vigil near the Morgentaler clinic in downtown Ottawa in 2017. Protesters have been unable to do so since 2018 when Ontario introduced its “bubble zone” law in 2018. Manitoba has introduced a similar law.

Manitoba introduces ‘bubble zone’ law

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The Manitoba government is following in the footsteps of provinces like British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec by advocating for legislation prohibiting pro-life protests, demonstrations and picketing near clinics and hospitals that offer abortion and the residences of abortion providers. 

Retired Superior Court of Quebec Justice André Denis.

Report concludes Oblate abused Nunavut children

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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.

The new Fr. Michael McCaffery Catholic High School is under construction and set to open in Edmonton in September. Funding has been secured for three more schools as well as new schools in Calgary.

Funds secured for new schools as demand grows in Edmonton, Calgary

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New schools are on their way to address growing enrolment and demand in Catholic schools in Alberta’s two largest cities.

The one thing those who are incarcerated in our prison system seek is connection, something that for many is lacking. Visiting the imprisoned, the sixth Corporal Act of Mercy, is one so often ignored.

Prison ministry offers comfort, connection

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Of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy it seems that the sixth, “Visiting the Imprisoned,” receives the least attention.

A study group at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College takes its studies outside at the Barry’s Bay, Ont., school. The school will begin granting degrees in the 2024-25 school year.

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom to grant degrees

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Our 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

Lecture tackles changing Church roles of men, women

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An 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. 

Young Catholic adults take part in an OCY youth ministry event.

Getting into the ‘Spiritus’ of young adult ministry

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The 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. 

The Toronto Professional Firefighters Association will once again be taking part in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, says Shaun Ruddy, top right, chair of the St. Patrick’s Parade Society. Former Toronto Maple Leafs president and GM Brian Burke, bottom right, is this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade takes place in downtown Toronto March 17.

Shamrocks, slainte take to Toronto streets

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The 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. 

Rabbi Jonathon Infeld describes how he brought hearts and cards made by local Jewish elementary students as gifts for Israeli soldiers.

Vancouver Archdiocese stands against anti-Semitism

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Anti-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.

Cardinal Gérald Lacroix.

Pope tasks judge to investigate Cardinal Lacroix

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Pope 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.

MP Arnold Viersen has introduced a bill targeting online exploitation.

Conservatives all in on exploitation bill

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In 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.

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