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May 14, 2021

Alberta churches dealt harshest COVID-19 measures in a year

Alberta churches dealt harshest COVID-19 measures in a year

Houses of worship were among the many sectors of Alberta society hit with the most stringent COVID-19 capacity guidelines since the first wave of the virus last spring. New regulations are limiting in-person worship services to 15 people in high case areas, down from the 15 per cent of building fire code capacity.

Published in Canada
March 1, 2017

Calgary's new bishop William McGrattan meets his new flock

Bishop William McGrattan, who succeeded Bishop Fred Henry as the head of Calgary's diocese, at a welcome dinner Feb. 27.

Bishop William McGrattan won’t pretend to be as “very bold” as his predecessor, but hopes to be just as steadfast as Bishop Fred Henry as he assumes leadership of Calgary’s diocese.

Published in Canada
January 5, 2017

Years of 'chronic pain' force Calgary Bishop Fred Henry to resign, replaced by Peterborough's McGrattan

Bishop Fred Henry, left, the long time head of Calgary's diocese, has resigned due to health reasons. Peterborough's Bishop William McGrattan will take his place.

OTTAWA – Years of suffering from “severe chronic pain” have forced one of Canada’s most outspoken bishops to relinquish his ministry.

Published in Canada
June 24, 2014

Bishop McGrattan takes reins in Peterborough

As the new shepherd of Peterborough Bishop William McGrattan is dedicated to being with the people.

PETERBOROUGH, ONT. - The people of Peterborough now have a proud new shepherd to lead their flock. 

Published in Canada
June 19, 2014

With a heart for the people McGrattan goes to Peterborough

Toronto's Auxiliary Bishop William McGrattan (centre), who becomes bishop of Peterborough on June 23, celebrated his own farewell Mass at St. Paul's Basilica on June 20.

TORONTO – The Archdiocese of Toronto wished Auxiliary Bishop William McGrattan a formal farewell with a mid-afternoon Mass, Friday, June 20 at St. Paul's Basilica.

Published in Canada