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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party colleagues will have to contend with shifting political sands when the House of Commons reconvenes Sept. 16.
Gender rights debate taking centrestage
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCanada's Parliament returns to work Sept. 16, four days before divisions over gender approaches in schools will return to the national spotlight with the second annual 1 Million March 4 Children.
Young professionals connect career, faith
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterYoung Professional Catholics of Toronto (YPCT) is hosting its biggest event to date this month, inviting working-class Catholics to the organization’s first official industry networking night.
King's London Interfaith Peace Camp means more this year
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterIn the immediate aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks that would re-ignite conflict between Israel and Hamas, Maija Wilson reached out to two of her closest colleagues ahead of anyone else.
Time of the season for creation
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterCatholics have been called again to become one with creation throughout the annual Season of Creation.
Hope is on Church's horizon, says Higgins
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterMichael Higgins is of the belief the Synod on Synodality is “grounded in hope rather than in despair; in knowledge rather than ignorance.”
UPDATE: Rosica faces sexual assault lawsuit
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterA decades-old sexual assault allegation has entwined the priest who stands accused and a bishop who is now under a Vatican probe for allegedly not taking the complaint seriously.
For 50 years, Epiphany of Our Lord has been home
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterA special Mass in commemoration of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish's golden jubilee year will take place Sept. 7, marking the climax of a year’s worth of observances of the church’s long-standing history in its community.
Calgary's Africans show spirit they have to offer
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA gathering of 1,500 who filled the pews at Calgary's St. Michael’s Catholic Community parish on Aug. 25 roared with the spirit of Africa.
Following the first ever African Mass of Thanksgiving to be staged in the Diocese of Calgary, attendees came together for an outdoor reception featuring an array of gastronomy and dances revered by members of the African diaspora.
Lawsuit accuses Fr. Rosica of sexually assaulting young priest
By Catholic Register StaffA lawsuit launched in March has accused Fr. Thomas Rosica, the national director of World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, of sexually assaulting a young priest in the lead up to event.
A toast to more confident Catholics
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAt the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ, the 11 disciples received the Great Commission to “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.”