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October 2020

October 1

Church must overcome pandemic ‘malaise’

October 1, 2020

OTTAWA -- The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced the Catholic Church in Canada to significantly change the way it operates, but the far ranging impact of the global health crisis has reinforced and strengthened the Church’s commitment to its mission, said Archbishop Richard Gagnon.

Throne speech offers comfort for advocates

October 1, 2020

OTTAWA -- Social justice and religious groups demanding a “just” recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic heard the words they wanted to hear when the federal government’s Speech from the Throne was delivered by Governor General Julie Payette on behalf of the Liberal government on Sept. 23.

Editorial: Break this deal

October 1, 2020

Canada joined an exclusive international club last month, but there is no reason to brag.

Readers Speak Out: October 4, 2020

October 1, 2020

Holy time As a liturgical musician for more than 50 years, I feel obliged to comment on the Sept. 13 article “Musical dilemma over abuse claims.”

Ottawa slow to get money to people in Lebanon, says prof

October 1, 2020

Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he wants Canadian aid to Lebanon to reach ordinary Lebanese on the streets of Beirut, but that’s not what’s happening, says Ruby Dagher.

Call to religious life has laundry room origins

October 1, 2020

Marvin-Paul Fernandez offered the first clue that a vocation to religious life could be in his future back when he was a little boy growing up in Laoag City in the Philippines’ Ilocos Norte province.

Fr. Raymond de Souza: Visit a shining moment for Benedict, Newman

October 1, 2020

This autumn brings a trifecta of anniversaries for those of us devoted to St. John Henry Newman.

October 2

Investing in the honest truth

October 2, 2020

Because the truth matters to investors, stock market regulators ought to demand the truth from mining companies with controversial operations in the poorer countries of the world.

Gym class isn’t the same thanks to COVID restrictions

October 2, 2020

Paul Solarski admitted there were times this past summer when he wondered if physical education would even be offered in 2020-21 at Ontario schools due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Restoration of Windsor’s Assumption Church continues through pandemic

October 2, 2020

WINDSOR, Ont. -- A tour through the labyrinth of the attic of the more than century-and-a-half-old Our Lady of Assumption Church shows just how extensive and painstaking is the remediation work for the historic building, a Canadian landmark.

Catholics need to ‘ignite fire’ in public policy

October 2, 2020

OTTAWA -- The Catholic voice, silenced so long in Canadian public life, needs to be heard loud and clear once more, Archbishop Richard Gagnon said in his president’s report at the Canadian bishops’ annual plenary.

Catholic bikers get their motors running

October 2, 2020

VANCOUVER -- Wayne Reville first got his motorcycle licence at age 19, and he hasn’t lost his love for riding since.

Harry McAvoy: Holding on to the things that matter

October 2, 2020

It is 3 o’clock in the morning and my thoughts are too busy for sleep, so I pick up my pen.

October 3

Raptor coach, Arkells ensure band plays on

October 3, 2020

A Mississauga Catholic school has received a shipment of brand-new musical instruments, courtesy of Toronto Raptors’ head coach Nick Nurse and Canadian rock band the Arkells.

Pope Francis signs new encyclical in Assisi

October 3, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Bringing the Vatican official in charge of translations with him, Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship," at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, source of the document's title and inspiration.

Call to serve begins with Lord’s guidance

October 3, 2020

Fr. Matthew McCarthy will take the cue from the Lord Himself for his guiding principles as he begins his journey as director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Gerry Turcotte: Fr. McGivney left extraordinary legacy

October 3, 2020

Dictionaries offer two definitions for the word beatify. The first is “to make supremely happy.” The second is “a declaration of blessedness” and, for Catholics, this is the step before canonization.

October 4

Parish Knights rally to restore statues

October 4, 2020

It’s an incident that caused some despair among St. Patrick’s parishioners, but they would soon receive some solace with the help of local Knights of Columbus.

God's Word on Sunday: God’s gracious care for us never wavers

October 4, 2020

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 11 (Year A) Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 The fullness of God’s blessing is often portrayed in the Scriptures as a sumptuous feast.

Pope’s new encyclical stresses brotherhood and dignity for all

October 4, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or even simply recognizing that all people possess an inherent dignity, has concrete consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, economics and social life, Pope Francis wrote.