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June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016 Kasun shocked when named Toronto auxiliary bishop WYD pilgrims sent off with Smith's blessing Faith leaders unite in call for palliative care Canadian Catholics ponder future of suicide on demand Assisted suicide bill passes after Commons rejects amendments Christian doctors fight back against Ontario restrictions on freedom of conscience New bishop wins rave reviews from St. Alphonsus parishioners Diaconate Continues to Grow Leuwer embraces deacon's call to serve Hall retires from law because of burning desire to serve Diocese first said 'no', then 'yes' to Tam's call to the diaconate Downtown lawyer found new direction at chapel WCR Babies Avoid war, settle your disputes amiably, pope says in homily See the face of the poor, says pope; don't turn them into statistics Francis pleads for end to child labour 'A sword has pierced the heart of our city' Montreal mayor vague about Church role in anniversary Brothers commute to help parish prepare for Kraków Orthodox council flounders as 4 churches back out Silent war rages against religion and free speech Vancouver priest celebrates Eucharist on the summit of Mount Baker Cancer prompts Rolheiser to write book about death St. Joseph's Oratory to get major upgrades Algonquin women say Mother Earth important in building reconciliation Remote Scottish monastery becomes place of renewal Vatican urges bishops to respect gifts of new Church movements Sculptor being formed for priesthood Howe great in graciousness as well as in hockey Church puts priority on God's mercy, says scripture scholar Lasha Morningstar: Shortness of life should spur us to make our dreams come true Dr. Gerry Turcotte: Handwritten word still offers an intimate touch Dougles Roche: Misery of poverty rooted in immorality of economic system Bob McKeon: Pope's ecological spirituality provides grist for reflection Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Spiritual connection offered by a great hamburger Editorial: Religions responsible for building bridges of understanding, love Editorial: New movements can thrive in the ordered world of the Church Editorial: Gov't priority on palliative care long overdue Readings July 3, 2016: Jesus walks with lambs in midst of wolves Readings July 10, 2016: Salvation depends on grace of God Jesus Christ: Life of the World: Jesus has authority, not just good ideas

June 27, 2016