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October 2018

October 13

'Young people are tired of Pharisees, we need fathers,' synod observer says

October 13, 2018

VATICAN – The Catholic Church must be a place of justice and mercy, and its members must be catalysts for change, some young observers said at the Synod of Bishops Oct. 11.

God's word on Sunday: Real wisdom begins with open mind

October 13, 2018

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 14 (Year B) Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30

October 14

Saints risk all to follow Jesus with love, Pope says at canonization Mass

October 14, 2018

VATICAN – Carrying Pope Paul VI's pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as saints of the Catholic Church.

Mass to End Women Abuse sends strong message, CFS Toronto says

October 14, 2018

About one-third of the work at Catholic Family Services of Toronto starts with a woman who has been abused.

October 15

Vatican pilgrims at canonization support their local 'heroes'

October 15, 2018

VATICAN CITY – As the sun rose over the Tiber River, seven banners hanging on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica depicting the church's newest saints were illuminated by the new day.

Relics offer physical reminder that saints were real people, Pope says

October 15, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis and many people attending the canonization Mass in St. Peter's Square were alive when St. Paul VI and St. Oscar Romero were alive, but the new saints' relics and those of five other people canonized Oct. 14 still were present at the Mass as reminders that the saints were flesh-and-blood people who lived holy lives.

Religions are meant to build bridges, pursue peace, Pope says

October 15, 2018

VATICAN – Religions, which are meant to build bridges, contradict their very nature if they stop pursuing the path of peace, Pope Francis said.

New Basilian superior general faces tough challenges

October 15, 2018

As lofty and august as the title superior general may sound, Basilian Fr. Kevin Storey has no illusions about his next four years leading 154 men who teach and preach in Basilian parishes, universities and high schools from Colombia to Canada.

The Register Archives: Br. André’s healing miracles continue after death

October 15, 2018

It was eight years ago this week that Canada’s Br. André Bessette was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI. The humble Holy Cross brother who was instrumental in the construction of St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal died Jan. 6, 1937 at the age of 91. Over his remarkable life and in the years since, he has been credited with many miraculous healings. During the six days after his death, up to a million people filed past his coffin, surrounded by hundreds of crutches and canes from pilgrims who attested to his gifts. Here is an excerpt from The Register of Jan. 21, 1937:

Superiors general believe women should have voting power at synod

October 15, 2018

VATICAN – Although bishops should make up the majority of voting members at a Synod of Bishops, the fact that the body is only consultative means women should be included as full members just as priests and religious brothers are, said three priests who are voting members.

Salvadoran archbishop asks Pope to make Romero first Latin American 'doctor of the church'

October 15, 2018

VATICAN – Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas of San Salvador asked Pope Francis to proclaim St. Oscar Romero the church's first Latin American "doctor of the church."

Peter Stockland: Abortion is a failure to create alternatives

October 15, 2018

From a pessimistic perspective, a McGill University conference marking 30 years since the Morgentaler decision might seem another predictable festival of defensive triumphalism from pro-choice warriors.

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: Experiencing life and toxicity during the Season of Creation

October 15, 2018

As celebrations for the Season of Creation unfolded over the past month, I was struck by two vastly different experiences: one life-giving, the other literally toxic.

October 16

'The poor cannot wait': Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, Pope says

October 16, 2018

ROME – At a time of technological and scientific progress, "we ought to feel shame" for not having advanced in "humanity and solidarity" enough to feed the world's poor, Pope Francis said.

In conflict over Ukraine, Russian Orthodox Church splits from Patriarch of Constantinople

October 16, 2018

KYIV, Ukraine – The Russian Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow has cut ties with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, claiming his recognition of an independent Orthodox Church in Ukraine departed from Orthodox Christian norms.

'Watering down' church teaching won't attract young people, Cardinal Sarah says

October 16, 2018

VATICAN – Just because some young people disagree with Catholic moral teaching, including in the area of sexuality, does not mean the church's teachings are unclear or should change, Cardinal Robert Sarah told the Synod of Bishops.

Implications of Russian Orthodox split remain unknown, says Catholic expert

October 16, 2018

WASHINGTON – The Russian Orthodox Church's decision to sever ties with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople will affect ecumenical dialogue, but long-term implications remain unknown.

L'Arche founder Jean Vanier receives spiritual solidarity award from Aydan

October 16, 2018

BEIRUT – Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche, is the recipient of the Spiritual Solidarity Award from Adyan, a foundation for interreligious studies and spiritual solidarity based in Lebanon.

Barefoot and Preaching: Being carried does not come naturally

October 16, 2018

After we are small children, it is rare that we are carried. Perhaps for a joke or dare, a photo-op at a threshold, maybe in the case of injury, or in certain situations in old age? My baby is big enough now I rarely carry his full weight unless he is asleep.

Church restoration leaves stain on Edmonton priest’s memory

October 16, 2018

EDMONTON – If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, this beholder is pretty upset about one bad window.