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St. Joseph's Health Centre aims to extend legacy of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Over the next five years, St. Joseph’s Health Centre plans to do its job better by including patients in decisions, consulting its diverse community and connecting people to the services that will make them healthier.
Supreme Court's ruling on assisted suicide two decades ago 'still good law'
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The lawyer arguing the Attorney General of Canada's case against legalization of assisted suicide said the court has already spoken on the matter and its previous decision "is still good law."
Euthanasia opposition needs to be framed in non-religious terms
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - In the fight against legalized euthanasia, Margaret Somerville said pro-lifers must “sanitize” their language, mostly by framing the debate in non-religious terms.
Catholic entities ‘discriminated’ against by TRC commissioner
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A lawyer representing the Catholic entities involved in Indian residential schools has vehemently rejected criticism from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) head who has accused the Catholic Church of withholding documents.
Saguenay prayer case: religion doesn't infringe on human rights
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Canada is not an atheist state and society should not exhibit “an allergy against religious practice,” a lawyer argued Oct. 14 before the Supreme Court of Canada.
To bomb or not to bomb ISIS
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDebate over the usefulness and wisdom of a bombing campaign against the Islamic State has Christians re-examining the criteria for a just war — and coming up with different answers.
You can’t take the mission priest out of Bishop Gordon
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterNew Victoria bishop encourages a stint in Canada’s north for priests before ministering on Vancouver Island
COLF launches palliative care campaign
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) launched its national palliative care campaign Oct. 3 with the support of Canada’s Catholic bishops.
Zealous opposition awaits anti-euthanasia proponents
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsGATINEAU, QUE. - As the Supreme Court of Canada prepares to hear arguments Oct. 15 on assisted suicide, activists against euthanasia warn of the zeal of their opponents.
Montreal Catholic family fights deportation to Cameroon
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialMONTREAL - A Montreal parish is rallying behind a Catholic family that is battling deportation to Cameroon where it faces an uncertain and perhaps even dangerous future.
Prostitution Bill C-36 passes third reading
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Prostitution Bill C-36 passed third reading in the House of Commons Oct. 6 by a 156-124 vote and now heads to the Senate, on track for passage by December.