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November 2020

November 15

Mary Centre paves path to independence

November 15, 2020

Determined to become self-sufficient, Monica Maiato set her sights on a goal to live independently. Now going on two years since embarking on that journey, her life has completely transformed.

God's Word on Sunday: Justice, mercy are God’s ruling principles

November 15, 2020

Christ the King (Year A) Nov. 22 (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46) Sometimes the only way to ensure that an important job is done correctly is to do it yourself. God usually called on others to carry out the divine will, but often they failed miserably in the performance of their duties.

Winter clothing programs gear up for a season unlike any other

November 15, 2020

With the cold weather of a Canadian winter right around the corner, organizations that collect winter clothes for distribution to the needy are stepping into high gear.

November 16

Pope Francis: Faith requires risks, helping others

November 16, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Being faithful to God means taking the risk of setting aside one's own needs and plans in order to serve others, Pope Francis said, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor.

November 18

Caring is COVID’s message of hope

November 18, 2020

As Canada goes over 11,000 COVID deaths and 300,000 cases — with medical professionals calling for “circuit breaker” shut-downs and Canada’s largest archdiocese having to cancel public Masses in "lockdown" areas — the Church has to respond with unflinching concern for the common good, said Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops president Archbishop Richard Gagnon.

Bishops, in abuse report’s wake, ponder ‘predator’ prevention

November 18, 2020

WASHINGTON -- The recently released report on former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, describing his ascent to highest rungs of the Church, even amid rumours of abuse, reads like a list of the seven deadly sins, a bishop told the U.S. Conference Catholic Bishops’ fall assembly.

Bishops ‘deeply troubled’ as Bill C-7 marches on

November 18, 2020

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has questioned why the federal government is not putting more effort into improving care for Canadians rather than making it easier for Canadians to legally commit suicide.

Speaking Out: I cherish the heart of service

November 18, 2020

I would hold my mind and body in complete reverence, knowing the supreme importance of the opportunity: I was standing next to God, serving Him. I became both a servant and a friend in God’s house, and I cherished that deeply.

Markham sisters supply smiles in the COVID era

November 18, 2020

Tracking the troubling daily news brought on by COVID-19 in the pandemic’s early months inspired Athena and Briana Zhong to conceive an altruistic sister act.

Thirty-one years later, ‘vindication’ for murder victims

November 18, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- The September conviction of a former Salvadoran colonel for the murder of five Spanish Jesuit priests during El Salvador’s civil war is a major step forward on the path to gaining justice and healing old wounds, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny said.

Teamwork helps organ find new home in Peterborough parish

November 18, 2020

A connection forged between members of the Royal Canadian College of Organists has given an organ that was no longer in use new life inside St. John the Baptist Church in Peterborough, Ont.

Charles Lewis: The power of Christ is found in weakness

November 18, 2020

Like many of you I have been addicted to the U.S. presidential election and the strange aftermath of accusations and recriminations about the vote count.

November 19

Red Wednesday highlights persecution of Christians

November 19, 2020

The persecution of Christians around the world won’t stop for the pandemic, Aid To The Church In Need Canada said as cathedrals were bathed in red light in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal for Red Wednesday.

Fossil-free investment fund set to launch

November 19, 2020

Getting your money out of oil, gas and coal is getting easier, not just for institutional investors but for individuals.

COLF to be replaced by new life and family office

November 19, 2020

OTTAWA -- The Catholic Office for Life and Family will wind down operations by year’s end.

Windows of inspiration for Catholic men

November 19, 2020

In the lead-up to the Nov. 22 feast of Christ the King, young men in Kingston, Ont., were introduced to a saintly king and emperor, Bl. Karl of Austria.

Editorial: Christmas hope

November 19, 2020

There was a headline on a story from a reputable Canadian website earlier this month that posed a rather startling question: “Will COVID-19 kill Christmas?”

Readers Speak Out: November 22, 2020

November 19, 2020

Tough sell Mary Marrocco’s well-written and timely Oct. 11 essay “Superstition has no place in life of faith” disputes the charge made by non-believers that faith is only superstition.

U.S. priest to become rector of Canada's largest Catholic shrine

November 19, 2020

MONTREAL -- U.S. Holy Cross Father Michael DeLaney will become rector of Montreal's St. Joseph's Oratory, Canada's biggest Catholic shrine, Nov. 22.

Sr. Helena Burns: Virtual reality and theology of the body

November 19, 2020

If you’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time staring into a screen these days … raise your hand. Or, as a gentleman tweeted recently: “How many people want to SCREAM after every Zoom meeting?” (He didn’t mean scream for joy). And, BTW, you can virtually, silently “raise your hand” on Zoom, also!