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June 29, 2017

Incarnate Canada – discover our nation of faith

Ottawa’s eternal flame is surrounded by the crests of every province and territory and in the shadow of the Peace Tower, burning on for the unity of a huge and diverse nation.

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has looked favourably on His people and redeemed them.”

Published in Features
June 2, 2017

Glorious and Free seminar examines Catholic history in Canada

Fr. Raymond de Souza, top right, posing with young adults who attended hist all, spoke at the at the Glorious and Free young adults seminar on “Catholicism in our Common Life.”

As Canada reflects on its 150 years of Confederation, Fr. Raymond de Souza has dug a little deeper to unearth the Catholic perspective on the story behind the history.

Published in Youth Speak News
May 3, 2017

Catholic bishops to re-consecrate Canada to Mary on July 1

Canadian bishops say they will be re-consecrating Canada to Mary on July 1 to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

OTTAWA – Catholic bishops will be re-consecrating Canada to Mary on July 1 to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Published in Canada
March 8, 2017

For Canada's 150th, human rights museum selects seven stories aim to inspire

Our Canada, My Story opened at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg March 1.

WINNIPEG – There are countless stories Canadians can and have shared over the nation’s history, but the Canadian Museum of Human Rights has zeroed in on seven unique, contemporary stories of people who overcame human rights challenges for its exhibit to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial.

Published in Canada
November 3, 2016

Cardus selects cabinet to mark Canada’s 150th

Cardus, Canada’s Christian think tank, unveiled its 40-member Cabinet of Canadians on Nov. 1, whose role will be to affirm faith’s central role in building Canada as it celebrates its landmark anniversary of Confederation.

OTTAWA – The role of faith will not be left behind as Canada marks its 150th birthday in 2017.

Published in Canada