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TORONTO - When attempting to solve social problems like homelessness, students need to be prepared
Social media campaign asks students to THINK
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterThe Waterloo Catholic District School Board thinks the answer to cyber-bullying isn’t punishment policies but bands on cellphones — blue rubber bands.
Online shopping a growing, and convenient, stress buster
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - If the thought of crowded malls full of screaming children and stressed adults has you putting off finding that last-minute Christmas gift, online shopping might be your saving grace.
Anglican deanery approved for Canada
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterThe Holy See has approved a new deanery in Canada that will minister to Anglican Use Catholics and their clergy.
Quebec school ruling another "blow" to Catholic education
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A Quebec Court of Appeal decision forcing a private Catholic high school
TRC seeks more documents
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is seeking a court opinion on its mandate to collect government documents under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
Binding Attawapiskat’s wounds
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFor MP Charlie Angus, the important part of the Good Samaritan story is that the Good Samaritan came back. He didn’t just bind up the traveller’s wounds and go on his way.
Fair trade, a gift that gives twice
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - By sticking to fair trade products while Christmas shopping this year, you’ll have wrapped a gift once while giving twice.
New D&P president comes on board in trying times
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFacing high-profile resignations and protests from within the organization, massive budget cuts and a complete reorganization, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace
Word is out on eucharistic miracles
By Tony Gosgnach, Catholic Register SpecialHAMILTON, ONT. - The stopping of an incoming tsunami. The conversion of a staunch atheist. Various healings of mind and body.
Miller makes the case for theology on campus
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Theology should be at the heart of Catholic universities, Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller told a Toronto audience Nov. 28.