Tammy and Jordan Peterson: on wrestling with their faith
By Sheila Nonato As today’s “cancel culture” mightily attempts to push God out of the public sphere, Tammy and Dr. Jordan Peterson are weighing in…
Canadian bishops renew their opposition to euthanasia in Catholic hospitals
There is no place for euthanasia or assisted suicide in Catholic hospitals, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said Thursday. In a statement released the day…
B.C. government taking property from Catholic hospital to deliver MAiD
The B.C. government rolled out a plan Wednesday to provide euthanasia and assisted suicide at St. Paul’s Hospital – by making it available beside the…
Alberta family invests all they have to launch global Catholic media mission
BY JENNY CONNELLY An Alberta family’s media ministry focused on making Catholic prayer and the Holy Mass accessible throughout the world has already garnered more than…
‘I opened my heart to Jesus’ at Spirit Day
When 1,800 Grade 7 students descended on Surrey’s Pacific Academy Nov. 4 and 5 for Anointed, this year’s Spirit Day for confirmation-age youth, it looked…
A good time for Catholic journalism in Canada
The Catholic journalism course Telling Truth in Charity offered by Canadian Catholic News and the St. Monica Institute is one reason to be optimistic about…
Hong Kong lawmaker blasts petition signed by Vancouver Archbishop Miller urging Jimmy Lai’s release
A legislative council member from the pro-Beijing New People’s Party has criticized a joint petition signed by 10 Catholic bishops, including Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael…
Prominent lawyer to challenge MAiD for mentally ill
In a surprise announcement, prominent Canadian human rights lawyer Julius Grey told a group of anti-euthanasia protesters he is prepared to launch a legal action…
Torched Alberta church’s parishioners looking forward
More than two years since a suspicious fire destroyed St. Jean Baptiste Parish in Morinville, Alta., the criminal investigation has borne no suspects or arrests.…
Catholic social teaching puts high interest rates on the naughty list
By Aimee Rae Canadians with heavy mortgages or credit card debt are watching Dec. 6 approach with the nervous optimism of kids waiting for Santa…
Vancouver artist depicts mother’s sacrificial love in Marian Christmas stamp from Canada Post
Vancouver artist Adrian Horvath has been designing postage stamps for Canada Post for years, from an Endangered Turtles of Canada set to a collection of Snow Mammals. He…
Chaplain General pauses ban on Remembrance Day service religious language
Canada’s military ordinariate is pleased that the Chaplain General has put a temporary pause on the new Public Reflection Policy that would have prohibited overtly…
Tammy Peterson is coming home
By Sheila Nonato Tammy Peterson is a truth-teller and a truth-seeker. Peterson, 62, is a cancer survivor and host of The Tammy Peterson Podcast that delves into…
Vancouver’s Archbishop Miller joins call for Hong Kong government to release pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller is among a group of 10 Catholic leaders from around the world this week who called upon the government of…
7 ways to take part in day of penance for peace called for by Pope Francis
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Friday, Oct. 27. At…
Vancouver Archbishop sends continued prayers to Jewish community
A crowd gathers at the Vancouver Art Gallery for Sunday’s Free the Hostages rally. Archbishop Miller sent a message of prayer and support. (Archdiocese of…
Canadian Forces ban God from Remembrance Day services
Chaplains across Canada are discouraged by a directive banning prayer from Remembrance Day services.
Canadian pilgrims headed to Israel forced to make some tough choices
As anxiety and frustration grow among Canadians trying to get out of war-mobilized Israel, Maria Moreno is grateful she isn’t one of them.
Canadian bishops and Vancouver Archbishop offer prayers for peace, Jewish community
Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller and the Canadian bishops both released statements concerning the recent violence in Israel, with Archbishop Miller “unequivocally” condemning Saturday’s attack…
Archbishop Miller calls attack on Israel contrary to moral, international law
In a message to Vancouver’s Jewish community, Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller “unequivocally condemned” Saturday’s attack on Israel, calling it an offence against moral and…
Endowment to research Ukraine Catholics closed
The University of Alberta has closed an endowment fund and returned its donation to the family of a man who fought with a Nazi unit…