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February 8, 2020

Pain, hope, healing on ministry frontlines

Jill Lanz, co-ordinator of Catholic Social Services’ Morning Star program, tells Archbishop Richard Smith, foreground, about the challenges and final success in finding housing for a woman who had lived in the bush near a Red Deer parking lot. Smith met with CSS staff during a listening session last month.

EDMONTON -- The term for her was “rough sleeper” because for years she didn’t have a roof over her head.

Published in Canada
November 17, 2019

Uplift Day makes life a little easier for needy

Catholic Social Services CEO Troy Davies said nearly 3,000 winter jackets were donated for this year’s Uplift Day, mostly from Catholic parishes and schools In Edmonton.

EDMONTON -- Zeny David will have warm clothing this winter and still be able to afford groceries.

Published in Features
November 13, 2017

Edmonton couple’s adoption bid rejected because of religious beliefs, suit claims

Husband and wife kneel in prayer in front of church altar. “If our child began to question his/her own sexuality, our answers would be based on biblical perspectives,” the couple wrote in an email to Alberta Child and Family Services March 6.
A Christian couple in Edmonton has filed a lawsuit against Alberta Child and Family Services claiming the agency denied their application to adopt due to their religious beliefs about marriage and sexuality. 
Published in Canada