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October 2017

October 1

Cry for help is a sign of being truly rich

October 1, 2017

A number of years ago I attended a funeral. The man to whom we were saying goodbye had enjoyed a full and rich life.

Editorial: Taxes must be fair

October 1, 2017

Pay unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, said Jesus, yet few topics rankle people more than taxes.

Saskapriest’s ministry finds online audience

October 1, 2017

Fr. Darryl Millette is one social media savvy priest. He podcasts his homilies, has over 3,000 followers on Twitter and extends his ministry through a cleverly named blog — Saskapriest.

Deacons stay true to vision

October 1, 2017

When 33 men took the bold step in 1972 to prepare for ordination into the permanent diaconate for the Catholic Church in Canada, they were preparing themselves for ministering to their communities.

HopeStone retreats put spotlight on youth

October 1, 2017

Stacey Leitmann was preparing herself for a tough day.

October 2

Pope Francis, American bishops call for prayers after ‘unspeakable terror’ of Las Vegas mass killing

October 2, 2017

WASHINGTON – The nation has experienced "yet another night filled with unspeakable terror" and "we need to pray and to take care of those who are suffering," said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington.

You can't change politics watching from a balcony, Pope Francis says

October 2, 2017

VATICAN CITY - On Sunday, Pope Francis said that we can’t improve our political landscape by observing and judging from afar, but that it involves personal involvement, which should always be done in a spirit of charity and helpfulness.

Once abandoned himself, Kenyan man now cares for thousands of children

October 2, 2017

WASHINGTON – Charles Mully has had an incredible life story. And he's not finished yet. The Kenyan-born Mully, 68, was abandoned by his family when he was 6 years old. For a decade, he scratched out a living for himself. At age 16, he encountered Christ in a personal way and later became a successful businessman, but he ditched it all to establish the Mully Children's Family, a home to shelter kids who had been abandoned like he once had been.

October 3

As bishops ponder Pope Francis visit to Canada, Indigenous relations are a priority

October 3, 2017

OTTAWA – Regardless of whether Pope Francis comes to Canada, Indigenous relations remain a top priority to the bishops, said the newly-elected president of the Canadian bishops’ conference.

MP Rachael Harder shunned by committee due to pro-life beliefs

October 3, 2017

OTTAWA – A former chair of the Status of Women committee has joined a chorus which is denouncing a Liberal and NDP walkout due to the pro-life views of the new chair.

Pope's homily: Ask the Lord for the courage to follow Jesus

October 3, 2017

VATICAN – Speaking on Tuesday morning during the homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem as the moment of His crucifixion drew near.

Do not let hate, violence 'have the last word,' says Las Vegas bishop

October 3, 2017

LAS VEGAS – Hate and violence can not have the last word, said Las Vegas Bishop Joseph A. Pepe at an emotional interfaith prayer service a day after the mass killing of at least 59 concert goers on Oct. 1.

Witness says M-103 could bring violence to Canada

October 3, 2017

OTTAWA – A religious freedom advocate whose brother was murdered for his Catholic beliefs told a parliamentary committee that legislation on Islamophobia could bring Canada the type of religious violence many people came here to escape.

Sistine Choir strikes right chord in Canada

October 3, 2017

The papacy has been a major patron of music for more than 1,500 years, inviting master musicians to compose masterpieces for its liturgical celebrations. Now for first time it has taken its act to Canada.

Art showcases migrant journey at Nuit Blanche

October 3, 2017

From darkness into light. For students at Msgr. Fraser College, that imagery depicts a migrant’s journey to a new land. And it was the central theme of an indoor art installation students created for Toronto’s annual Nuit Blanche all-night festival.

October 4

Bishop McCaig urges Catholics not to fall prey to conspiracy theories

October 4, 2017

OTTAWA – In the wake of controversy surrounding the papal document Amoris Laetitia, Bishop Scott McCaig said people should not be baited by conspiracy theories.

Life Chain hits the streets

October 4, 2017

Thousands of people joined the Life Chain peaceful protest against abortion on Oct. 1 at more than 200 street corners across Canada.

Researchers open doors to worshippers with disabilities

October 4, 2017

Places of worship should be more accessible for people with all types of disabilities, said David Pereyra, a project coordinator at OCAD University’s Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC).

October 5

Las Vegas Catholic shrine an initial place of refuge for shooting victims

October 5, 2017

WASHINGTON – The Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer – a white stucco church just off the Las Vegas Strip and dwarfed by giant hotels, casinos and flashing neon lights – has long been a spiritual oasis for tourists.

U.S. House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks of gestation

October 5, 2017

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Oct. 3 passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which bans abortions after 20 weeks of gestation, about the time doctors have determined that an unborn child can feel pain.