Education debate feared, welcomed
By Michael HigginsThe nature of Catholic education
By Bernard Murray and John Stunt, Catholic Register SpecialOur common front: end homelessness
By Gerald Vandezande And Janet Somerville, Catholic Register SpecialMusical abuse
ByJohn Main, an ordinary spiritual teacher
By Paul Harris, Catholic Register SpecialNotes from Newfoundland
By Michele Faux, Catholic Register SpecialUnexpected rewards reaped from yard sale
By Lisa PetscheThe pros and cons of a proportional vote
By Guest Contributors{mosimage}Editor's note: Ontario voters face a historic election Oct. 10, but not because of the candidates before them. This year, voters will be asked in a referendum if they wish to make the most dramatic change since Confederation in how they choose provincial governments. They will be asked whether they want to retain the current system (known as the “first-past-the-post” method) or accept a form of proportional representation called the Mixed Member Proportional vote. Below we offer pro and con opinions on MMP by two Catholics with extensive experience in political activity. For more information on the referendum, access the web site www.citizensassembly.gov.on.ca.
A time for spiritual renewal
By Manfred Von Vulte, Catholic Register Special{mosimage}Advertisers have recently picked up upon a theme teachers have known about for time immemorial. Labour Day is indeed the “real” New Year’s Eve. Many young people and adults make new resolutions to do better and to achieve certain goals. Others will choose a new career or again get serious with their lives. Promises in the calendar year are often linked to the new school year, revolving around our relationship with others, the community, the church and God. They often begin with the words, “This year, I am finally going to….” Well, what exactly are you promising to do?
The new Cain and Abel
By Dorothy Cummings, Catholic Register Special{mosimage}In the bad old days, Catholics, Anglicans and Protestants in Toronto did not get along. Catholics kept to themselves, Anglicans fussed over what popish dash was allowable in church and old-style Protestants hosted Belfast-style Orange Day parades. Now Catholics marry anyone who will take them, Anglicans scooped our pretty things in the post-Vatican II sales, and there are hardly any old-style Protestants left to speak of. The Orange Day parade, strangely, remains.