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Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit 3 cities in Canada in July
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 13, 2022 / 04:15 am The Vatican confirmed on Friday that Pope Francis will visit three cities in Canada during the last week of July. The pope will travel to Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30, the Holy See press office said …
January 6: Saint Andre Bessette
Brother André was born Alfred Bessette to a poor Quebec family in 1845, a biography from St. Joseph’s Oratory says. His father died in a work accident when he was nine, and his mother died three years later. His large family was split up and the future Brother André, barely …
Canadian archbishop: Only fully vaccinated can attend Mass
by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, Sep 18, 2021 / 22:48 pm Anyone age 12 or over attending a gathering at Catholic churches, rectories or community centers under the responsibility of the Archdiocese of Moncton must present proof that they are fully vaccinated, the archdiocese announced Friday. The new policy …
Cardinal Collins: Rediscover the ‘treasure’ of the Sacred Heart devotion this month
By CNA Staff Toronto, Canada, Jun 3, 2021 / 03:00 am The Archbishop of Toronto released a pastoral letter earlier this year offering meditations on and insights into the significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to which the month of June is dedicated. “Especially in these tempestuous times we …
Canadian bishops condemn new assisted suicide law
Washington D.C., Apr 9, 2021 / 17:00 pm America/Denver (CNA). Canada’s Catholic bishops have condemned the country’s new assisted suicide law, and are asking for people to pray and to contact their elected officials in opposition to it. “At this point, it is important to become informed, to renew our …
Everything you need to know about the reconsecration of the United States to “Mary, Mother of the Church.”
Friday, May 1, at 3 p.m. EDT, Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), will reconsecrate the United States to Mary under the title “Mother of the Church.” Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming celebration! What is a consecration to …
Without enough priests, U.S.-based Paulists decide to leave Canada
By Michael Swan Catholic News Service TORONTO — The Paulist Fathers don’t want to leave Toronto, but they say they must. The unusual uptick in vocations after the World War II has worked its way through the system and there are not enough priests left to staff the ambitious little …