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The now closed and demolished Mount Cashel Orphanage in St. John’s, Nfld.

369 abuse claims filed against St. John’s Archdiocese

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More than 350 people have stepped forward with a claim of being sexually abused by the Christian Brothers of Ireland at the Mount Cashel Orphanage in the 1940s through ’60s or by Archdiocese of St. John’s clergy over time.

Fr. Peter Wojakiewicz, pastor of St. Martin of Tours Parish in Cumberland, PEI, is on hand for the raising of the church’s new steeple. The original was damaged by a 2022 tropical storm.

Storm-ravaged steeple back above St. Martin of Tours, PEI

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An early Christmas gift arrived Nov. 30 for the people of Cumberland, P.E.I, a county municipality devastated by post-tropical storm Fiona in September 2022.

This painting by artist Lalo Garcia seen Nov. 20, 2019, is part of an exhibit in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.

Indigenous inspiration drawn from Our Lady

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Graydon Nicholas, the Wolastoqey Indigenous elder, chancellor of St. Thomas University and member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle, will deliver a presentation about the patroness of Indigenous peoples in North and South America on Dec. 12 at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Halifax.

St. Francis Table’s Br. John Frampton is surrounded by members of the Humber College nursing program, from left, Francisca Berg Feret, associate dean Sandra Filice and Heidi Siu outside the St. Clare Centre.

A side of health care on St. Francis Table menu

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After having for years helped to deliver daily nourishment to those in need, St. Francis Table is now offering free health services to that same clientele.

Screenshot from Journey through Advent - First Sunday of Advent 2023, Bishop Jon Hansen

Bishops’ video series puts the spotlight on Advent

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For the fourth year running, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is spiritually accompanying Catholics during Advent with short video reflections, inspired by the Gospel readings, published to its YouTube channel and website.

Fr. Jean-Pierre Couturier, left, was instrumental in saving this pipe organ and helping find it a new home at Montreal’s Sainte-Catherine-de-Sienne Parish. He is joined at its unveiling by technician Karl Raudsepp, Geneviève Soly, Karl Wilhelm, who built the organ, and Aldéo Jean, organist at its previous home, Très-Saint-Rédempteur.

Persistence grants pipe organ a new life

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A pipe organ made by lauded Quebec organ builder Karl Wilhelm has found a new home in Sainte-Catherine-de-Sienne, a small, neighbourhood parish church in Montreal.

The B.C. government is taking over property beside Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Hospital to create a “clinical space” for patients requesting euthanasia.

MAiD clinic to open beside Catholic hospital

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The B.C. government rolled out a plan Nov. 29 to provide euthanasia and assisted suicide at St. Paul’s Hospital — by making it available next door.

Like the Kintsugi Bowl, broken pottery brought back to life by mending and accentuating breakages, so Jesus does for us, making us better than we were, says Troy Davies.

CSS’ inspiration drawn from Jesus the servant

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A humble Christ, washing the feet of His disciples, is the inspiration that drives Edmonton’s Catholic Social Services to do what it does, says Dr. Troy Davies. 

Catholic media tycoon and philanthropist Jimmy Lai is pictured in Hong Kong May 29, 2020.

Miller blasted for seeking dissident’s release

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A legislative council member from the pro-Beijing New People’s Party has criticized a joint petition signed by 10 Catholic bishops, including Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller, that called for the immediate release of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai.

Archbishop Francis Leo (front, second from left) bestows Papal Honours to six Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto. From left Michael Fullan, John Gennaro, James Milway, Joseph Mancinelli, Anthony Primerano. Silvija Vigeon was also honoured but is absent from the photo. Also pictured in the back row are Fr. Portelli, left, rector of the Cathedral and Fr. Curtis, Chancellor of Spiritual Affairs.

Archbishop Leo bestows Papal Honours on six

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Archbishop Francis Leo presented Papal Honours to six Catholics in the Toronto archdiocese for their faithful service to the Church.

St. Mary’s School is just 110 metres from a proposed homeless shelter in downtown Toronto. Previous plans had called for a respite centre at 629 Adelaide St. W.

Toronto respite centre plans change

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Plans to convert an empty commercial building in downtown Toronto into a 60-space, 24-hour, low-barrier respite centre have shifted to become a 50-space shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

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