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June 16, 2017

Priest who had spina bifida dies while on holiday

Last May, Fr. Trevor Plug was in all likelihood the first Catholic priest ever ordained who suffered from spina bifida. He died unexpectedly June 13 while on vacation.

Just a year after his extraordinary ordination and while celebrating a friend’s ordination in British Columbia, Fr. Trevor Plug has died.

Published in Canada
April 30, 2014

Canadian bishops recall importance of John XXIII, John Paul II

Cardinal Thomas Collins

ROME - The historic “Sunday of four popes” attracted more than 800,000 pilgrims — the largest turnout ever for a canonization Mass — including seven Canadian bishops.

Published in Canada
April 16, 2014

OECTA wrong to join Pride Parade

OECTA president James Ryan, pictured, said the union’s presence is a sign of support for those teachers, staff and students of the Catholic school system who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgender. Cardinal Thomas Collins said The union representing Ontario’s Catholic teachers is wrong to join in the World Pride Parade and its decision demonstrates an “inadequate and mistaken understanding of their faith.”

TORONTO - The union representing Ontario’s Catholic teachers is wrong to join in the World Pride Parade and its decision demonstrates an “inadequate and mistaken understanding of their faith,” said Cardinal Thomas Collins.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA