by CCRL | Apr 7, 2020 | Events, Issues, News
Toronto, ON April 7, 2020 – I was recently reminded of the words of Saint Pope John Paul II, “We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song.” But, the impact of the Covid-19 crisis now adds, “best to keep it to yourselves”. We are being challenged on whether we...
by CCRL | Mar 24, 2020 | Events, Issues, Prayer
Dear Supporters and Friends of the CCRL, We invite all of you to join us in prayer with the Holy Father tomorrow, Wednesday March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, at noon Rome time, which is 7 am EDT. Pope Francis has asked that every Christian pray...
by CCRL | Mar 16, 2020 | Articles, Issues, News
Toronto, ON March 16, 2020 – On February 24, Canada’s Attorney General, David Lametti, introduced Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), effectively seeking the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The new legislation...
by CCRL | Feb 15, 2020 | Homilies, Issues
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, Toronto, ON February 9, 2020 –“You are the light of the world,” Jesus says in today’s gospel. We are a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. We are a lamp that gives light to all in the house. Really? You’d never know that from...
by CCRL | Nov 21, 2019 | Events, News
League to Honour Father Tony Van Hee with Archbishop Adam Exner Award for Catholic Excellence in Public Life Toronto, ON November 21, 2019 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is pleased to announce that tickets are still available until tomorrow, Friday November...
by CCRL | Nov 13, 2019 | Articles, Issues, Media Watch, News
Andrew Scheer, Justin Trudeau, Catholicism and Personal Beliefs Toronto, ON November 13, 2019 – Throughout the election campaign Conservative Party of Canada Leader Andrew Scheer was clear on two points. Firstly, he holds personal beliefs on several issues regarding...
by CCRL | Oct 29, 2019 | Events, News
League to Honour Father Tony Van Hee with Archbishop Adam Exner Award for Catholic Excellence in Public Life Toronto, ON October 29, 2019 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is pleased to announce that its 2019 Dinner will take place in Toronto on November 25 at...
by CCRL | Oct 25, 2019 | Events, News
Toronto, ON October 25, 2019 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is pleased to announce that it has chosen 84-year-old Jesuit priest Fr. Anthony Van Hee from Ottawa as winner of this year’s Archbishop Adam Exner Award for Catholic Excellence in Public Life. In...
by CCRL | Jul 8, 2019 | Events, Issues, News
Toronto, ON July 8, 2019 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is pleased to report that the Hollywood Blockbuster film Unplanned is finally being screened in Canada, albeit for one week only beginning on Friday, July 12. Unplanned was released on March 29 in the...
by CCRL | May 15, 2019 | Articles, Issues, News
Toronto, ON May 15, 2019 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is disappointed with the decision released today of the Ontario Court of Appeal, in CMDS et al v. CPSO. In its ruling, the unanimous three member panel of the Court of Appeal, comprised of Chief...