St. Augustine's class of 2017 ready to join priesthood
Eleven graduates from Toronto’s St. Augustine’s Seminary were introduced at this year’s Ordinandi Dinner, including the Alemão brothers (read their story here). Here are profiles of the others to be ordained this spring.
Dr. Cserti-Gazdewich's Bill-84's deposition: ‘I fear my values may be held against me’
On March 23, public depositions were heard by a standing committee that is reviewing Bill-84, an act to amend Ontario laws related to medically assisted death. Two of the speakers, Cardinal Thomas Collins and Dr. Christine Cserti‐Gazdewich, appealed for the recognition of conscience rights to protect doctors who reject this now-legal practice. Here is the edited statement from Dr. Christine Cserti‐Gazdewich.
On March 23, public depositions were heard by a standing committee that is reviewing Bill-84, an act to amend Ontario laws related to medically assisted death. Two of the speakers, Cardinal Thomas Collins and Dr. Christine Cserti‐Gazdewich, appealed for the recognition of conscience rights to protect doctors who reject this now-legal practice. Here is the edited statement from Cardinal Collins.
A coalition of Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders has sent an open letter to all 107 Ontario MPPs urging them to work together and “find a pathway that respects the rights of medical professionals, facilities and patients.”
Pope's homily: 'To have faith is to live our lives with joy'
Pope Francis on Tuesday encouraged Christians to get on with things, living life with joy.
Seven Toronto-area priests named Chaplain of His Holiness
It's a blessing that he didn't expect, said newly appointed Msgr. John Borean.
The Canadian Church Press Convention
2019 CONVENTION
The Canadian Church Press and the Anglican Editors Association of Canada and an informal group of Christian communicators in Winnipeg are teaming up to hold their annual convention in Winnipeg, Man., May 1-3, 2019.
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Catholic Register Digital Archive
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In a biting letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the president of the Canadian bishops' conference called the government's new overseas abortion policy "a reprehensible example of Western cultural imperialism."
Daily Lenten to-do list helps in Easter preparations
The season of Lent is all about preparing, which means there are plenty of to-do lists for Catholics as they count down the days to Easter Sunday and the Resurrection.