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Ethics and Religious Culture in Court
Loyola's dealings with the Ethics and Religious Culture Course will enter a new phase on May 7, 2012. The Court of Appeals is set to hear the Ministry's appeal. Please follow the links to read the official documents. Once again we thank everyone for their continued support on this issue.
Quebec filed for appeal and submitted their factum (argument for appeal). Loyola responded with their submission in April 2011. May 7th will hear oral arguments from both parties and ask questions pertaining to the case. The Govenrment will present in the morning of the 7th and Loyola will follow in the afternoon. The hearing is public, so all are invited to attend.
On Friday, June 18th, 2010 Loyola received the 63 page ruling by Superior Court Justice Gérard Dugré. The Loyola community wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers over the last year.
Full text of the ruling (www.jugements.qc.ca)
Translation of Judgement rendered June 18th, 2010
Summary of Judgement rendered June 18th, 2010
Loyola was in court from June 8th to 12th, 2009.
Can the "pursuit of the common good" and the "recognition of others" be taught from a Catholic perspective or does it have to be secular?
The following documents outline the key issues at stake. The letters are perhaps the best place to start as they outline the main issues but you are also encouraged to look at the court documents themselves.
First Request to the Minister - Version française
Letter to the Editor - The Gazette
Second Letter to the Minister - Version française
Superior Court Ruling - Full Text (French)
Translation of Judgement rendered June 18th, 2010
Summary of Judgement rendered June 18th, 2010
Appellants Factum - January 24th, 2011
Appeal Factum - Filed April 21st, 2011
Excerpt from "La religion sans confession" - Chapter Written by Paul Donovan