It’s been nearly three weeks since controversy arose surrounding a young woman who was transferred from St. Paul’s Hospital so she could be euthanized in a non-Catholic facility. St. Paul’s … Continued
On the Feast of St. Thomas More, who was beheaded rather than submit to the King’s authority on marriage, Canada’s bishops released a pastoral letter that says all Catholics have … Continued
Last week, World Press Freedom Day was observed to draw attention to threats to journalists around the world. A report on press freedom looked at 180 countries and territories and the … Continued
To hear B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix proudly announce the new St. Vincent’s Heather residence last week, senior citizens are a sacred trust to him. “As people age, they want to … Continued
In many ways Pope Francis is emblematic of the polarized times we live in. In his latest message for World Communications Day (theme Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate), … Continued
February is Catholic Press Month, when we recall the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding the media: they are gifts of God, that in society individuals have a right to … Continued
In 2022, only a single Canadian newspaper reported on the fact there was a 260 per cent increase in anti-Catholic hate crimes from the previous year. The same lone paper … Continued
Next week is the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, but a small-scale version of it took place last week at Holy Rosary Cathedral. The memorial Mass for Pope … Continued
Surely it’s more than coincidental that the popes we get seem to coincide with the age we happen to be living in. The passing of Pope Benedict XVI prompts memories … Continued
Celebrating Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis offered words that, while not Christmas-themed, were wonderfully appropriate for the last two weeks of Advent. He reminded … Continued