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Quebec cardinal proposes a ‘break’ from catechesis for children, adults

Sep 18, 2020

Cardinal Gerald Lacroix asked parishes in the Archdiocese of Quebec to “pause” their catechetical programs to give them the time they need to think about what comes next.

By Philippe Vaillancourt

Canadian bishops to discuss pandemic’s future impact on Church

Sep 16, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Catholic Church in Canada will be a key theme of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops when its annual meeting gets underway Sept. 21.

By Brian Dryden

Canadian archbishop: Fight against racism needs ‘personal change of heart’

Jun 10, 2020

Bishops across Canada have condemned racism and encouraged peaceful protest amid the global wave of outrage at the killing of George Floyd.

By Michael Swan

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