Canadian bishops launch video series on social media and faith
A year after issuing a pastoral letter on the use of social media, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new video series…
While Ottawa zigs, Alberta’s Smith zags: Premier a ‘disruptor’ on national scene
A Canadian political scientist suggests that on many fronts, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is a “disruptor” willing to explore policy and diplomatic routes starkly divergent…
Trudeau’s resignation might be too late for charities’ sake
Fundamental political leadership demanded that Prime Minister Trudeau unequivocally declare before Christmas whether he would try to continue leading Canada or resign. Now, in the…
Trudeau to step down after new leader chosen
Justin Trudeau announced today that he will resign as Prime Minister and Liberal leader once members select his successor through a nationwide party leadership election.…
Jubilee Year 2025 welcomed in across Canada
Jubilee Year 2025 was welcomed in at churches and cathedrals across Canada with Masses celebrating the historic event as well as the Feast of the…
Vancouver priest assigned to Vatican’s Secretariat of State
Father Paul Goo, pastor of Christ the Redeemer Parish in West Vancouver, has been called to Rome to serve in the English-language section of the…
Could Dutch attacks happen here?
Amsterdam today, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver or Calgary tomorrow? Both Richard Marceau, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ (CIJA) vice p…
Carlo Acutis relics to return home
After a short but successful Canadian pilgrimage in eastern and central Canada, a pericardium relic of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis,…
Compassionate Community Care: taking action against loneliness and despair
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News Some 100 participants gathered Nov. 9 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon for a Compassionate Community Care…
A Time to Remember, A Time to Give Thanks: The Life of Ellen Murphy Bilodeau (1857-1939)
November is the Month of the Holy Souls, a time when Catholics are called to remember and pray for those who have gone before us.…
Couples find sacramental marriages ‘in God’s perfect timing’
Sometimes it just takes moving across the world to understand the value of a sacramental marriage. At least that’s what it took for Eddelyn and…
Archbishop offers prayers for former B.C. Premier John Horgan
Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, issued the following statement on Nov. 12 following the death of former B.C. Premier John Horgan. “I was saddened…
CPJ’s Justice House looks to secure its future
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is on the verge of securing the financial future of Justice House, a property neighbouring Parliament Hill that functions as…
Rosetown parish hosts Called and Gifted workshop
This fall, Called and Gifted introductory workshops were scheduled in three different locations across the diocese — Saskatoon, Rosetown, and Humboldt — in order to…
Halifax experiences Eucharist’s power
Halifax-Yarmouth’s first Eucharistic Congress wrapped up Oct. 20, drawing local faithful to numerous events over four days for prayer, reflection and worship. The climax, according…
Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis Canada’s newest saint
For the third time, a Canadian has been elevated to sainthood with the Oct. 20 canonization of St. Marie-Léonie Paradis. Canadian Catholics turned up in…
Chief Wilton Littlechild credits power of prayer as he accepts leadership award in Edmonton
Chief Wilton (Willie) Littlechild, internationally known human rights lawyer and advocate for truth and reconciliation, is the first Indigenous recipient of the Kevin Carr Christian…
Direction of Newman Theological College in Edmonton questioned
Catholics concerned about the recent administrative actions at Newman Theological College (NTC) in Edmonton are demanding greater transparency from the board of directors and for…
Canadian Catholic organizations appeal for prayers, aid as Lebanon crisis escalates
As airstrikes continue to pound southern Lebanon, adding one more catastrophe to the avalanche of tragedies that have pushed its people to the limits of…
Small steps with many better than big steps with a few, bishop says as Synod Session 2 gets under way
Just before the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, a sentiment expressed by an African prelate…
Digital dollar shelved, cash remains king
The Bank of Canada (BOC) is shelving its plan to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Tiff Macklem, governor of the BOC, addressed the…