Catholic Churches
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N.S. bishop to meet parishioners before deciding fate of historic Acadian churchesThe senior Roman Catholic bishop in Nova Scotia is holding meetings this weekend along the province's Acadian shore to discuss offers on two huge and historic churches.CanadaApr 12, 2023
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Edmonton-area churches hoping to bounce back from pandemic challengesThere is a lot more space on the pews at many Edmonton-area churches these days, as many have not returned to in-person services.CanadaDec 29, 2022
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Calgary Catholic bishop hopes apology over residential schools will lead to healingCalgary's Catholic bishop says the faith of some parishioners is being tested following the recent discoveries of unmarked graves at former residential schools.CanadaJun 27, 2021
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‘Of course it’s suspicious’: 2 more Catholic churches burn in B.C.’s Southern InteriorThe Chief of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band confirmed that a church in the small community of Hedley burned, as did one in the border community of Chopaka.CanadaJun 26, 2021
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‘We’re going through the valley of tears,’ Toronto cardinal says of coronavirus pandemicCatholic churches in Toronto are shutting their doors on the eve of Holy Week after the Ontario government deemed all places of worship non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and ordered them closed.CanadaMar 25, 2020
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“A church is more than just a place of worship”: Quebec congregations rally as Catholic Church plans more closuresWhile the church doesn't want to close buildings, dwindling attendance and soaring maintenance leave them with few options,Apr 8, 2018
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Calgary Catholic Trustees distribute letter about provincial budget concernsAn unusual move this weekend from Calgary Catholic Trustees. Catholic churches across the city distributed a letter outlining their worries about how the provincial budget will affect Calgary students at the request of the Catholic Trustees.PoliticsMay 3, 2015
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