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Bishops issue plea for religious freedom

May 21, 2012
GLEN ARGAN
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

Catholics have an obligation to oppose unjust laws even if it means making heroic sacrifices, say Canada's Catholic bishops.


Pilgrim physician finds self, becomes proud of his faith

Dr. Jose Pereira

May 21, 2012
GLEN ARGAN
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

Exhausted from his busy schedule as a palliative care doctor in Ottawa, Dr. Jose Pereira arranged to walk the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, last September.


Catholics called to New Evangelization

Archbishop Richard Smith

May 21, 2012
CHRIS MILLER
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

The message of salvation through Jesus has always been and will continue to be the most important message ever.


Maronite spiritual leader a man of peace

Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi

May 21, 2012
RAMON GONZALEZ
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

The Christian presence in the Middle East is a presence of dialogue, especially with the Muslim faith, says the new worldwide head of the Maronite Catholics.


CSS founder remembered as city renames park

Msgr. Bill Irwin

May 21, 2012
CHRIS MILLER
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

Msgr. William Irwin lived downtown, in Edmonton's historic Oliver community, and cherished its natural beauty during many evening walks.


Lahey removed from clerical state

Raymond Lahey

May 17, 2012
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER

OTTAWA – Raymond Lahey, the retired bishop of Antigonish, N.S., who was convicted of importing child pornography, has been laicized by the Vatican.


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