The Laity and Political Affairs

The lay faithful 1 are fully members of the Church and citizens of this country. We are citizens by birth or naturalization, and Christians by rebirth through baptism. Our citizenship brings with it ties to the larger community and the obligation to contribute to its...

CCRL blasts decision on gay divorce

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2004 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (ccrl.ca) today denounced a decision by the Ontario Superior Court to grant a divorce to a same sex couple. The two lesbians, whose identities are being kept secret, were married shortly after the Ontario...

Marriage Petition

Petition update Many thanks to those who signed our petition in support of the traditional definition of marriage. Your voice helped give weight to our communications with MPs and cabinet ministers. In addition to our letters to Prime Minister Martin and Justice...