Canadian group that led push to MAiD warns of abuse of system
An activist group that led the push to legalize medical aid in dying (MAiD) in Canada is now warning that additional government safeguards are needed to combat reports of abuse of the program.
Liz Hughes, executive director of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), told the National Post that the organization has become “aware of concerning reports of people being offered MAID in circumstances that may not legally qualify as well as people accessing MAID as a result of intolerable social circumstances.”
Mary a sign of ‘certain hope’ in the Jubilee Year
On Wednesday, Jan. 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, a holy day of obligation for Catholics.
The Gospels usually call Mary “the mother of Jesus,” but when Mary greeted her cousin Elizabeth after conceiving Jesus, Elizabeth cried out: “Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
‘Recognize the Child Jesus in faces of the world’s children,’ Archbishop Miller says in Christmas message
Dear brothers and sisters:
“To you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord” (Lk 2:11). Those words spoken by the Angel in the heavens above Bethlehem so long ago are just as clearly addressed to us today.
‘Promise of salvation is ours’: Canadian bishops’ Christmas message
Below is the Christmas message from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
A Saviour has been born for us; a Son has been given to us.
Christ, who in his birth and in becoming human has allowed us to share in the glory of his immortal nature.
Bible translation brings Word to Mohawks
Since being named co-chair of the Roman Catholic Evangelical Dialogue Group in 2018, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski has done extensive work promoting unity and understanding among Christian traditions.
Bishop Dabrowski and others within the group have also been involved in educating themselves on issues of reconciliation and establishing healthy relations with Indigenous communities across the country.
Toronto Cardinal Leo finds strength in prayer, Mary, supporters
Describing the Papal Consistory that welcomed him and 20 other leaders of the Catholic Church into the College of Cardinals as “very profound” and “beautiful,” Cardinal Francis Leo of the Archdiocese of Toronto has deeply contemplated the prayers recited during the Dec.
Letters: grateful for Simbang Gabi
Every time I hear Simbang Gabi songs in the church, I cannot help but tear up. My heart swells with gratitude that Christianity was introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards.
We have overcome many difficulties to arrive where we are now.
Centennial Commemorative Book
We invite you to reserve a copy of the St. Anthony’s Centennial Commemoration book.
This approximately 50 page soft-cover book includes the history of the parish chronicled in words and photographs. There are also many wonderful pictures of parish events throughout the years.… Read the rest “Centennial Commemorative Book”
Formed – Catholic Faith On Demand
St. Anthony’s Parish and The Augustine Institute have partnered to bring our parishioners a free annual subscription to Formed.org. Think of it like ‘Netflix for Catholics’ which includes over 4,000 movies, documentaries, books, audiobooks, podcasts, study materials, and so much more! … Read the rest “Formed – Catholic Faith On Demand”
Join us on Flocknote!
We are excited to announce that our parish has joined Flocknote!
We have migrated from regular email communications to Flocknote. If you wish to receive regular parish news, messages, and bulletins via email or text, please register to join the flock.… Read the rest “Join us on Flocknote!”