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The Jesuits Of Canada are planning to close the Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ont., after nearly 80 years of service to the community.
All ages invited to Lift Jesus Higher
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe 33rd annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally returns March 2, giving attendees the chance to experience Jesus’ love in a unique and grand format.
The Lift Jesus Higher Rally will be taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with two distinct celebrations, one for adults and a second for youth aged 13-18. Both will feature important pillars of the Catholic faith throughout the day, with testimonials, reflections, divine mercy celebration and eucharistic adoration.
Settlement reached in abuse trial
By Canadian Catholic NewsThe Archdiocese of Vancouver has reached a settlement with a man who was sexually assaulted by a priest and a teacher at Holy Trinity Parish in North Vancouver in the 1970s.
CCCB, Christian churches launch appeal for Ukraine peace
By Catholic Register StaffCanada’s Catholic bishops have joined Christian counterparts in marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with an invitation for all to join in praying for peace.
Too far down Slippery Slope Say MAiD Expansion Opponents
By Susan KorahCanada is already too far down the slippery slope with regard to medically assisted dying, and should aim for “living with dignity” as opposed to “dying with dignity” say proponents of more compassionate alternatives for the mentally ill and other vulnerable populations.
MPs choose not to condemn church fires
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA call to condemn the most recent arson attack on a Christian church — Feb. 9 at Blessed Sacrament Church in downtown Regina — failed to gain unanimous approval in the House of Commons.
Mother Paradis welcomed all ‘as if they were God Himself’
By Anna FarrowRome’s announcement of a third Canadian-born saint answers the prayers of Blessed Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis’ community and friends.
Dating for body, mind and soul
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Toronto Newman Centre’s Date Night Series is continuing to incorporate exercises that strengthen the body, mind and soul.
The “Faith & Fitness” event Feb. 21 will be a date night that focuses on education surrounding physical health and healing.
Ordinary Catholics must rise up against MAiD
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterMore and more, parishes have been enlightening Canadians and encouraging them to join in the fight against expanding MAiD (medical assistance in dying).
Care, not killing enshrined in March for Life
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register“I will never forget you.” This is the official theme and rallying cry of the 2024 National March for Life on May 9 on Parliament Hill and in front of hubs of legislative power across Canada.
Moncton back from financial abyss
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterBenefitting from over seven months of hindsight, Archbishop Guy Desrochers considers it auspicious that the first liturgical reading he heard in late June upon accepting his appointment to the Archdiocese of Moncton was God calling Abram — later Abraham — to set forth to a new land bravely.