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As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Archdiocese of TorontoöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Office of Formation for Discipleship, the University of Dayton in Ohio has released a number of new courses in conjunction with its Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) program. 

Shevchuk condemns öÏÓãÊÓƵapp attack on Kyiv children's hospital

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A July 8 attack by Russia on a children's hospital and other civilian targets throughout Ukraine is "a sin that cries out to heaven for revenge," said the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemns Israeli army strike on Catholic school

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The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a strong condemnation after the Israeli military targeted a Catholic school in Gaza that killed four people, including a senior Hamas official.

Cardinal Nichols congratulates new British prime minister after Keir Starmer moves into 10 Downing Street

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After a landslide victory for Labour party in July 4 elections in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer moved into 10 Downing Street and was congratulated by Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, who offered his prayers as the Labour leader forms a new government.

Bill comes due in St. John's: $104 million for abuse victims

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The Archdiocese of St. JohnöÏÓãÊÓƵapp must pay over $104 million to 292 survivors of abuse at the Mount Cashel Orphanage during the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s or at the hands of archdiocesan clergy.

Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Viganò, found guilty of schism

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Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being found guilty of schism, the Vatican said.

South Asian Catholic organization marks 50 years in Canada

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While united in faith, Canadian Catholics reflect the diversity of the nation. And Catholics who trace their roots to the South Asian sub-continent enrich the cultural mosaic of the Canadian Catholic population of nearly 11 million (2021 census) while benefiting from the freedom to practise their religion in safety and peace.  

Doctors rise up to fight Nova Scotia MAiD law

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The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada, along with more than 40 Nova Scotia medical practitioners and 10 Dalhousie medical school graduates, have urged the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) to renege on a new policy they believe violates their conscience rights.

Halifax heritage church's future in flux, closed due to structural issues

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While St. PatricköÏÓãÊÓƵapp Church in Halifax remains closed due to structural concerns, parish and community members are still waiting with bated breath for an official decision that will decide the fate of the property.

Clergy offered administration training

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Parish priests wear many hats in a given week: they are homilists, sacramental celebrants, office administrators, fiscal overseers, volunteer recruiters and events logistics managers.

Edmonton's Newman College 'stronger' after Dr. West's tenure

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Dr. Jason West has decided to resign after a 12-year presidency, the longest in the history of Newman Theological College in Edmonton.