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An Officer and a Prophet

Catholic Conscience is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is through her intercession that we have grown, and we remain deeply grateful, thoroughly committed to our consecration.
Truth & Light: Truth in Journalism – Mysteries of Light

Catholic Conscience is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is through her intercession that we have grown, and we remain deeply grateful, thoroughly committed to our consecration.
The Human Dignity of Frank – Identity, Values & the Purpose of Government – Mary, Star of Evangelization

Catholic Conscience is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is through her intercession that we have grown, and we remain deeply grateful, thoroughly committed to our consecration.
Carbon Emissions During the Pandemic – Quebec Elections – News, Legislation, and Events

An article published late last year by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has answered a question that has been on the minds of environmentally-conscious people since the beginning of pandemic lockdowns: how much of a break did the immense slowdown in commuting, air travel, and other forms of polluting activity give to the earth’s atmosphere? In a few words, the answer was ‘not much, and things may be more challenging than we thought.’
Rights, entitlements, and desserts – 2022 US midterm elections – news, legislation, and events

Last week the Church celebrated the feast of St. John the Baptist. St. John and his relationship with Christ have much to teach us about the human dignity of unborn children. They should also prompt reflection on solutions for mothers and families in distress.
What it means to be a people

Every civic act matters. Your vote matters. That letter you write to your city councillor matters. Your decision to volunteer for a charity, join a political party to vote for its leader, start a new initiative, or run for office yourself—your faith that leads to good works matters.
War in Ukraine, Bishops launch Reconciliation Fund, combatting human trafficking, and more

Every civic act matters. Your vote matters. That letter you write to your city councillor matters. Your decision to volunteer for a charity, join a political party to vote for its leader, start a new initiative, or run for office yourself—your faith that leads to good works matters.
Announcing the Catholic School Trustees Workshop, new Fratelli tutti series, and more

In this issue of the Catholic Commons, you’ll read about a keynote speech the Pope gave last year talking about a global retreat from democracy into authoritarianism—the kinds of societies where people can’t give the fullness of their gifts to their neighbours for the common good of all.
A Christmas letter from your friends at Catholic Conscience
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What
Pope’s tips for journalists, brief on Bill C-6, Catholic action after COP26, and more

In the new Quick Commons feature, we’ll share three need-to-knows from this newsletter for your fast review. Our next webinar in the Beauty of Creation series on Thursday, December 16 will cover our fundamental natures as human beings through science and the Catholic
Beauty of Creation webinar this Thursday, the Synod on synodality, and thank you for voting with a Catholic Conscience

Dear friends, On September 20, the 2021 federal election ended and Canadians chose their next government. Many have said that the election changed little in Canada. That this Parliament doesn’t look much different from the last one. That may be true
Make a plan to vote this Monday, September 20!
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Dear friends, The big day is almost here. Monday, September 20th: Election Day in Canada. This will mark the end of our fourth Catholic Action campaign, offering formation and discernment tools for Catholic voters. First, let’s begin with the most critical
A special federal election issue
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Dear friends, We mentioned last month speculation that there would be a federal election in late summer or early fall. The speculation turned out to be true! As you undoubtably are aware, a federal election will be held on September 20,
The next federal election, new webinars, Indigenous Reconciliation, and more

Dear friends, With summer in full bloom and the end of the pandemic in sight, the last thing many Canadians want to think about is a federal election. Recent research bears this out: Nanos Research, a major Canadian polling firm, found
Reconciliation, communicating like a Catholic, a politician-saint, and a new name

THE CATHOLIC COMMONS COMMON SENSE. COMMON PROJECT. COMMON GROUND. COMMON GOOD. Dear friends, You may have noticed the slightly different subject line of this email, and some of you may have already guessed: we are changing the name of the Common
Ideology vs. Catholicism, supporting our pastors, praying for persecuted Christians, and more

Dear friends, “Dear sister, dear brother, if you feel the darkness of solitude, if you feel that an obstacle within you blocks the way to hope, if your heart has a festering wound, if you can see no way out, then open
Hail Mary, full of grace

Dear friends, The blessed month of May is upon us—a month dedicated to our Lady, and one that includes the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st. You’ll see in this newsletter that Pope Francis has called for a global
Finding humility in Holy Week, helping our neighbours access a COVID-19 vaccine, and more

In his encyclical Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis describes many of the challenges facing us in politics and civic life. Among their many causes, he draws out a common theme: our lack of social and political humility.
The Common Good Catholic – February 2021

Dear friends, We’ve been thinking about the future lately. We’ve been looking towards a time when the pandemic has passed—when we are all vaccinated, and that blessed day when we can once again safely gather for Mass, fellowship, and celebration. We’ve
Webinars, works of mercy, Catholic unity in 2021, and more

A prayer in hope for Catholic unity in 2021 Dear brothers and sisters, Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed a restful break and a joyful celebration of the Christmas season. January has been a sprint for both of