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Readers Speak Out: November 1, 2020

October 29, 2020

Democrat posturing Stan Swamy is an 83-year-old Jesuit priest and for the past 30 or more years has helped the poorest of the poor to exercise their human rights, for which he has now been accused of being a terrorist by Narendra Modi’s BJP government and is now languishing in jail.

Three killed in terror attack in Nice basilica

October 29, 2020

MANCHESTER, England -- French bishops ordered a "death knell" to ring from every church of their country Oct. 29 after three people were hacked to death in a basilica in the southern Mediterranean city of Nice.

Dutch cardinal: Euthanasia for children continues 'slippery slope'

October 29, 2020

MANCHESTER, England -- Proposals to amend Dutch law to allow the euthanasia of children represent the latest descent down the "slippery slope" of the killing of patients by doctors, a cardinal said.

Choosing an executor is no easy task

October 29, 2020

Naming an estate trustee, commonly known as executor, is one of the most important decisions you will make while preparing a Will.

Fr. Raymond de Souza: Newman’s spirit alive at Toronto’s Oratory

October 29, 2020

Earlier this year I wrote an appreciation here of the late Fr. Jonathan Robinson, who established the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Montreal in 1975 and transferred it to Toronto in 1979. Last month, I wrote about the 175th anniversary of the conversion of St. John Henry Newman on Oct. 9, 1845, which is now his feast day.

The right words for giving

October 29, 2020

Leaving a bequest to the Church is your legacy to the faith you have cherished during your lifetime. Making sure your wishes are fulfilled means making sure the wording in your Will is correct.

October 30

Nonna’s example and recipes aid hungry

October 30, 2020

A new cookbook inspired by the memories of a grandmother’s love, courage and faith is helping to feed hungry Canadians one dish at a time.

Making a plan that gives back in gratitude

October 30, 2020

I have always made it a priority to support not only the charity that I have worked with, but also many other charities that serve our greater communities.

Mary Marrocco: Community frees us from fear of death

October 30, 2020

Increasingly, I’ve been observing incidents of white-hot anger flaring out on quiet streets or on public transit. To name but one, a pedestrian accidentally crossed in front of a cyclist, the two immediately started swearing at each other and almost came to blows. These strangers were dry tinder, ready to burst into flames of rage.

A Montreal boy ventures north

October 30, 2020

Life in a northern town can be tough. Life in three northern towns might be tougher. But Bishop Tom Dowd is relishing the challenge of leading the Church in Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay in Northern Ontario.

ShareLife helps create great life stories

October 30, 2020

On June 30, Fr. Martin Dicuangco, 32, was ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto. He is now exemplifying his vocation as an associate pastor at St. Barnabas Parish in Scarborough.

D&P collection to make up for lost Share Lent

October 30, 2020

In the middle of the second wave of COVID-19 sweeping Canada, Development and Peace-Caritas Canada is making its second attempt to raise the money and awareness its partners in poor countries desperately need.

Know your Wills

October 30, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to “speak” from the grave and tell your loved ones how you would like things handled after you die?

October 31

Eparch’s departure catches Slovak Catholics by surprise

October 31, 2020

Canada’s tiny Byzantine-rite Slovak diocese based in Toronto was shocked to learn it no longer had a bishop as of Oct. 20.

Pandemic opens eyes to pre-planning funerals

October 31, 2020

Due to the global health crisis caused by COVID-19, it appears more people are considering the reality of death and making preparations for the inevitable.

Virus offers some planning opportunities

October 31, 2020

The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a challenging business environment and a significant downturn in certain areas of the economy. At the same time, it has presented some planning opportunities for individuals and businesses.

Luke Stocking: Do not pass ‘Go,’ do not collect your share

October 31, 2020

The pandemic has led to a resurgence in the tradition of family board games, including one called Pandemic. My own family has favoured a word association game called Codenames. There is another game on our shelf though that I find myself thinking about these days — Monopoly.

TV Mass patrons leave rich gift legacy

October 31, 2020

When the alarming spread of COVID-19 forced the closure of churches and a suspension of Masses in the middle of March, Catholics turned to the National Catholic Broadcasting Council (NCBC)’s Daily TV Mass as a source of comfort and a pathway to connect with God during fraught times.