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November 2017

November 1

'Horrendous attack weighs on all our hearts,' says Cardinal

November 1, 2017

WASHINGTON – The "horrendous act" by a driver in a pickup truck who mowed down pedestrians and bicyclists in New York late in the afternoon Oct. 31 "weighs on all of our hearts," said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Pope's homily: Through example, saints shine God's light in darkness, Pope says

November 1, 2017

VATICAN – Like stained glass windows, the saints allow the light of God to permeate the darkness of sin in the world, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.

November 2

Canadian doctors face questions over assisted suicide, euthanasia for minors

November 2, 2017

Ottawa – Only one year after assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia became legal for adults in Canada, a new study is showing that some of the country’s pediatricians are being faced with questions about the practices for minors.

Women building a solid faith foundation

November 2, 2017

Gina Valle’s two teenage sons did not believe her when she told them she was going to build houses.

Ten-step program builds happy priests

November 2, 2017

MONTREAL – What do priests usually do when they get together socially? They complain, of course, says Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, but that doesn’t mean they’re an unhappy bunch.

Canadian government to match donations for Rohingya refugees

November 2, 2017

As the federal government announced a matching fund to help more than 600,000 Rohingya refugees, Canada’s Catholic humanitarian aid and development agency was already on the ground in Bangladesh delivering aid to desperate people in Cox’s Bazar.

Car donation a 'Godsend', gives mobility to youth missionaries

November 2, 2017

Fr. Frank Portelli can attest that God works in mysterious ways. In his case, in the form of a 2007 Ford Focus.

Research can never break my canine bond

November 2, 2017

Among the many compelling narratives coming out of recent hurricane disasters were stories about displaced residents saving their pets — and rescuing those of complete strangers — amidst treacherous flooding.

Speaking Out: Debate without the name-calling

November 2, 2017

A few days ago, I found myself speaking at work about my beliefs regarding artificial contraceptives.

November 3

Priest resigns as consultant on doctrine after letter to Pope

November 3, 2017

WASHINGTON – After publication of his letter to Pope Francis questioning the pontiff's teachings, Father Thomas Weinandy has resigned from his position as consultant to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Doctrine.

Coin donation sets off treasure hunt with surprise ending

November 3, 2017

“Come down right now and I’ll give you $1,500 an ounce for the gold. Pick up your cash!” said the gold dealer over the phone in an unusually direct manner. His voice reminded me of Danny DeVito from the 1970’s hit TV sitcom, Taxi.

Little Sisters fighting contraception order: News and Notes

November 3, 2017

The Little Sisters of the Poor are returning to court to defend their exemption from the U.S. federal mandate that requires them to offer an employee health plan covering contraception, sterilizations and some drugs that can cause early abortions.

Assisted suicide raises difficult questions

November 3, 2017

Dying is no fun and it never was. But adding doctor-assisted suicide into the mix only seems to have made things more complicated.

Interfaith student dialogue welcomes Jewish participants

November 3, 2017

Toronto’s Muslim-Catholic Student/Young Adult Dialogue group has extended its reach to the Jewish faith.

Editorial: A veiled threat

November 3, 2017

Catholics and people of all religions should be troubled by a new Quebec law that is an obvious affront to religious freedom.

Comment: Science a welcome ally in pro-life fight

November 3, 2017

In the pro-life battle it’s imperative to gather ammunition that comes from outside the movement. If we are ever going to change the minds of the great mass of Canadians, we need to bring in information free of any political or social agenda — in other words, scientific research that could care less about our cause or our faith.

November 5

We are all on this life journey together

November 5, 2017

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 5 (Year A) Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10; Psalm 131; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13; Matthew 23:1-12

Story of Great War chaplain lives on in Newfoundland

November 5, 2017

In the years following World War I, it would not be unusual for a Catholic family in Newfoundland to have three portraits hanging in their home: Pope Benedict XV, Newfoundland Archbishop E.P. Roche … and Fr. Thomas Nangle.

Sacred renewal for St. Michael's chapels

November 5, 2017

The restored, glorious, award-winning sanctuary of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica distracts a little from the unfin-ished business underneath and tucked in back. Though the construction scaffold-ing is gone and the earth movers are no longer parked outside, there’s still work to do on Toronto’s Catholic cathedral, said St. Michael’s Rector Fr. Michael Busch.

Church repaid for a life well lived

November 5, 2017

Things certainly could have turned out differently for Brendan Clarke had he not been raised in a family well-grounded in the Catholic faith.