The good doctors: Fighting to keep morality in the age of the quick fix in medicine
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterHippocrates, the father of medicine, described a physician’s career this way: “Life is short, the art long, opportunity fleeting, experiment dangerous and judgment difficult.” So, who in their right mind would want to be a doctor?
The Register Archive: Sizing up a Trudeau from a different era
By Catholic Register StaffFifty years ago this month, Pierre Elliott Trudeau took the reins of prime minister, eventually serving more than 15 years at the post and shaping much of today’s Canada (not to mention fathering today’s PM, Justin). From The Catholic Register Archive, in the April 20, 1968 issue, here is a perspective on the man just weeks after he was elected leader of the Liberal Party:
Lithuanian martyr stood up to the Soviet regime
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRussian poison attacks are nothing new — just ask the Lithuanians.
The life and turbulent times of Blessed Oscar Romero
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFor Francisco Rico-Martinez, Archbishop Oscar Romero may well be the saint of silence.
Student finds his passion in social justice, ethnic minority issues
By Meggie Hoegler, The Catholic RegisterHis teacher describes Aaron Parry as a “gentle soul,” but no one could ever accuse him of lacking passion.
Easter Drawing Contest 2018 winners
By Catholic Register StaffAfter winning in The Catholic Register’s Christmas drawing contest, Jasmeen Arcentales has scored a double victory by taking top honours in our Easter competition for children.
The Register Archive: A world torn by war searches for peace
By Catholic Register StaffOur dip into The Catholic Register archive lands on the Easter season of 100 years ago, when the world was still embroiled in the First World War. This Register editorial of April 4, 1918 looks athow Pope Benedict XV’s peace efforts were ignored and how the message of Easter might help heal the world.
Law student puts his faith to a legal test
By Agnieszka Krawczynski, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – News about Trinity Western University’s attempts to open a Christian law school, and the ensuing battles in the courts and the media, has spread across the country many times over.
April Fool's Day and Easter are eggs in one basket
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterEaster and April Fool’s has comically synced up this year which means Christians are bracing themselves for every Easter pun in the book.
A sweet family legacy is filling up Easter baskets
By Meggie Hoegler, The Catholic RegisterRunning a small business is a lot like making babka: It takes time, effort and patience but the end result is something truly sweet.