This letter is not about the law regulating MAiD but is rather a criticism of the circumstances surrounding the recently publicized illness and death of Sam O’Neill. As a Catholic … Continued
In your June 14 story “Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality cited in joint Catholic-Orthodox statement,” the photo that you selected depicts Pope Francis and the Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II. … Continued
On May 24, Pope Francis marked World Day of Prayer for the Church in China. I agree wholeheartedly with him that we must all pray for the persecuted Church in … Continued
I belong to Holy Cross Parish in Burnaby where last year we started Coffee Sunday every second Sunday after the restrictions were getting eased up. It was a time when … Continued
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Port Moody celebrated Laudato Si’ Week May 21-28 to mark the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. On May 20 … Continued
Thank you to Pat Macken for his wonderful April 3 article “Athletes don’t deserve penalties for keeping faith.” This is the first article I have read that stands up for … Continued
Re Pat Macken’s column April 3 column “Athletes don’t deserve penalties for following their faith”: As Christians, let alone Catholics, we are pro-inclusion; we do not discriminate; we are not … Continued
I’ve been reading your coverage about Marilynn Leskun and the hospital’s efforts to put a do-not-resuscitate order on her. Enclosed is a medical card from the Fatima Centre. I believe … Continued
After reading the experience of Richard Leskun and his wife Marilynn and similar stories (“Hospital put ‘do not resuscitate’ order on elderly woman, then urged husband to euthanize her,” B.C. … Continued
Thank you for the letters of appreciation sent in to honour Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary. I too deeply appreciate our Holy Father in the way he has from the very … Continued