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Alberta Justice Debra Yungwirth at Edmonton’s Corpus Christi Church, where she spoke to the Diocesan Catholic Women’s League.

Alberta judge’s faith plays its part in delivering justice

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EDMONTON – As a judge at the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, Debra Yungwirth makes decisions that have serious impacts on the lives of individuals and their families. Many of the matters she hears are heart-breaking and at times her task has seemed overwhelming. But Yungwirth has an extra advocate with her on the bench — a deep and abiding Catholic faith.

Sr. Helena Burns (centre) with event organizers Sheena Devota (left) and Erin McDougall.

‘Perfect storm’ has led to porn addiction, says Theology of the Body expert

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VANCOUVER – More people need to take some cues from Metallica lead singer James Hetfield, according to Theology of the Body expert Sr. Helena Burns, FSP.

Chris Harshman is seen off by his father James at Toronto’s Pearson Airport as he embarks May 4 on his fundraising trek from the Vatican to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Harshman’s journey will raise money for Mary’s Meals Canada to feed undernourished kids in Malawi.

2,700-km pilgrimage follows ancient footsteps, feeds the hungry

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The way Chris Harshman figured it, if he was going to walk 2,700 kilometres anyway, he might as well help some people along the way.

Eva Kuper and Sr. Klara Jaroszynska were re-united in 2005 after almost 60 years.

Child of the Holocaust found safety in nun’s arms

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MONTREAL – Eva Kuper believes in the power of love. It’s the reason the 77-year-old Holocaust survivor attended a Eucharistic celebration to mark the annual Christian Commemoration of the Shaoh.

Deacon Larry Worthen, executive director of the Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada (CMDS), worries that Ontario's care co-ordination service will be too focused on assisted suicide.

Focus on life, not suicide, Christian Medical and Dental Society warns

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Ontario will have a one-stop-shop service for people weighing their end-of-life options — palliative care, hospice care, home care or assisted suicide — up and running by June 1, a government spokesperson has told The Catholic Register.

Last year’s National March for Life in Ottawa drew about 25,000.

20th edition March for Life ready to send powerful message

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OTTAWA – The crowd for the National March for Life has grown from the hundreds to the tens of thousands since its inception in 1997, but that doesn’t mean the 20th edition of the event in Ottawa on May 11 is a cause of celebration.

At a press conference held May 3, Conservative MPP Jeff Yurek announced that the Conservatives are prepared to introduce a private member's bill to protect conscience rights for doctors and health workers.

Conservative MPP Yurek keeps up fight for conscience rights with bill

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The Ontario Liberals’ rejection of amendments to its assisted suicide legislation leaves MPP Jeff Yurek “very disappointed” but not defeated as the Conservative prepares to introduce a private member’s bill to protect conscience rights for doctors and health care workers.

Syrian refugees arrive from Beirut at a hotel in Mississauga, Ontario, Dec. 10, 2015. The Archdiocese of Toronto and many other organizations across the country have been forced to suspend new applications for sponsor refugees for the rest of 2017 due to persistent backlogs in government processing.

Refugee sponsors put on hold by quota

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The Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto has been forced to suspend all new applications to sponsor refugees for the rest of this year due to persistent backlogs in government processing.

Canadian bishops say they will be re-consecrating Canada to Mary on July 1 to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Catholic bishops to re-consecrate Canada to Mary on July 1

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OTTAWA – Catholic bishops will be re-consecrating Canada to Mary on July 1 to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Ontario government's new budget released April 27 has given the province's faith communities plenty to chew on.

Ontario budget offers encouraging signs for faith groups

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A balanced budget with investments sprinkled across education, health care and welfare — including the surprise pharmacare program for anyone 24 and younger — has given faith communities in Ontario plenty to chew on.

Ajok Uogu feeds her 2-year old daughter, Awok, a nutritional supplement April 26 in St. Daniel Comboni Catholic Hospital in Wau, South Sudan. Drought and armed conflict have pushed tens of thousands of Wau-area residents out of their homes, away from their farms and unable to adequately feed themselves.

Canadian Christian leaders make urgent appeal to help South Sudan

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OTTAWA – Canada’s Catholic bishops have joined other Christian leaders in making an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to help South Sudan.

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