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Quebec Court Quashes Same Sex Marriage Appeal
Religious Groups Ordered to Move Aside March 19, 2004 - It is with a sense of extreme disappointment that the Catholic Civil Rights League responds to today's 5-member decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal, on the feast day of the patron saint of Canada, St. Joseph....
The Wedding Invitation
CBC's late consideration of "balance" displays the intolerance of our public broadcaster. February 13, 2004 - Viewers of CBC News Sunday will be forgiven if they perceive that they may be the unwitting "wedding" guests of a same sex couple this weekend. While many...
Kempling: Re-stating the Obvious
February 12, 2004 - The BC Supreme Court has applauded the punishment of Chris Kempling for publicly challenging the desirability and morality of homosexual conduct. The ruling calls to mind a warning from George Orwell. "We have now sunk to a depth," he wrote, "at...
Canadians Will Not Be Deluded by Federal Government
Request for Delay in Supreme Court Reference January 29, 2004 - The Catholic Civil Rights League treats the government's request to add a new question to the proposed reference to the Supreme Court of Canada with a measure of both appreciation and disappointment....
CCRL appoints executive director
TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2004 The Catholic Civil Rights League today announced the appointment of Joanne McGarry as executive director. She will develop and implement strategies for CCRLs continued growth and expansion to help promote Catholic principles in the public...
The Clergy and Politics
Considering clergy 1 in general, political activity is not their responsibility, but that of the laity.2 Consistent with this, Canon Law not only commands clergy to acknowledge and promote the mission of the laity in the world,3 but forbids clergy to assume public...
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League Urges Canadians to Vote
The Catholic Civil Right League urges all Canadians, but especially religious believers, to go to the polls on election day. "We could almost call it a holy day of civic obligation for Catholics," commented Phil Horgan, vice president of the League. The Canadian...
Senate Passes Bill C-250 – A Chill is in the Air
Release Date: April 29, 2004 For Immediate Release: Senate Passes Bill C-250 - A Chill is in the Air The prolonged efforts of numerous citizens and groups, including the Catholic Civil Rights League, to oppose the passage of Bill C-250 have failed with the final 59-11...
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