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Bishops of U.S., Canada will consecrate their nations to Mary on May 1

Apr 23, 2020

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has announced the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops May 1 in consecrating the two nations to the care of the Blessed Mother under the title “Mary, Mother of the Church.”

By Catholic News Service

Survivors irritated: IDs of most Canadian bishops’ protection committee members secret

Mar 10, 2020

The Canadian bishops’ Standing Committee for the Responsible Ministry and Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons met for the first time in January, but the fact that the identities of the majority of its members is kept secret irritates victims, who see a lack of transparency.

By Francois Gloutnay

Intellectually disabled L’Arche members react to news of Vanier abuse

Feb 26, 2020

For the adults with disabilities who are the core members of L’Arche, news that Jean Vanier sexually abused six women over a 35-year period hit particularly hard.

By Michael Swan

Tensions arise in Canada around bishops’ inquiry of Haitian group

Dec 5, 2019

A Haitian women’s support organization co-founded by Quebec nuns is exasperated by repeated requests from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to know whether or not it supports the legalization of abortion.

By Francois Gloutnay

Review of Canadian Caritas is hurting its credibility, says ex-president

Sep 19, 2019

The former president of Development and Peace, the Canadian member of the international Caritas organization, said the Catholic bishops’ attitude toward their charitable agency is hurting its membership and credibility.

By Francois Gloutnay

Quebec government passes Canada’s strictest secularism bill

Jun 18, 2019

A new law in Quebec prohibits the wearing of religious symbols or clothing by some government employees, including public school teachers, state lawyers, judges and police officers.

By Philippe Vaillancourt