by CCRL | Dec 31, 2022 | Annual Reports, Issues, News
Toronto, ON – In a recent Advent homily offered by His Excellency, Bishop Ivan Camillieri, he reflected on the liturgical calendar, which has brought us to this season of preparation and anticipation. He reminded his listeners that we should not see it as a...
by CCRL | Nov 29, 2022 | Issues, News
November 29, 2022 RE: Medical Assistance in Dying – General Consultation The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is pleased to provide this submission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) regarding the general consultation on Medical Assistance...
by CCRL | Oct 28, 2022 | Issues, News
Ottawa, ON October 28, 2022 – The CCRL is pleased to advise that charges against Jesuit Fr. Anthony Van Hee for purportedly breaching the “bubble zone” outside of the Morgentaler Clinic in downtown Ottawa were dropped today by the Ontario Crown, in the Ontario Court...
by CCRL | Sep 8, 2022 | Events, News, Prayer
Toronto, ON September 8, 2022 – The Catholic Civil Rights mourns the death of the Queen of Canada, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II reigned with dignity for over 70 years. She was the Head of the Church of England, and she lived her life as a...
by CCRL | Aug 4, 2022 | Issues, Media Watch, News
Toronto, ON August 4, 2022 – On August 2, Statistics Canada released a report on police reported violent crime in Canada, revealing that the largest increase in targeted crime occurred against Catholics, with a 260 percent increase between 2020 and 2021. Undoubtedly,...
by CCRL | Jul 23, 2022 | Articles, Events, Issues, Media Watch, News, Prayer
Toronto, ON July 23, 2022 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) joyfully awaits the Holy Father Pope Francis in his first and likely his last visit to Canada, considering his age, and his reduced travel schedule. The League also calls on its supporters and friends...
by CCRL | Apr 16, 2022 | Articles, Issues, News
Toronto, ON April 17, 2022 – Christ is risen! Indeed, He is truly risen! How challenging it must be for our Ukrainian brothers and sisters to find the joy of the risen Christ this Easter. But the risen Christ takes on the sins and failings of our world and transcends...
by CCRL | Dec 25, 2021 | Articles, Issues, News
Toronto, ON December 25, 2021 – In a country so blessed with prosperity and an amazing quality of life, the past two years have been a reminder that circumstances can change rather quickly. Our earthly “paradise” quickly descends into a vale of tears, especially for...
by CCRL | Dec 17, 2021 | News, Prayer
Toronto, ON December 17, 2021 – The CCRL is saddened to report that our dear friend and mentor, Janine Langan, has died, at the age of 88, on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Janine suffered a fall in the windstorm on the day before and she did not recover from a cranial...
by CCRL | Dec 15, 2021 | Issues, Media Watch, News
Toronto, ON December 15, 2021 – On November 23, the Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) launched its Church Attacks Database, accessible from www.ccrl.ca cataloging attacks against Catholic churches in Canada ranging from the breaking of stained-glass windows, to...