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June 2023

June 1

Montreal class action to divide $15 million between victims

June 1, 2023

More than 60 victims of sexual assault by clergy in the Archdiocese of Montreal, and their lawyers, will be poised June 9 to divide up a collective settlement approaching $15 million.

Historic former Montreal monastery destroyed by fire

June 1, 2023

A massive fire that began on the afternoon of May 25 and burned for two days inflicted extensive damage to a historic former monastery in Montreal that itself once provided shelter for those left homeless after the Great Fire in 1852.

Ballplayers criticize Dodgers’ plan to honour controversial drag group

June 1, 2023

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams, known for his devout Catholic faith and prominent tattoos, expressed his disappointment with the Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to re-invite and honour a controversial group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Verbatim: Pope Francis' message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

June 1, 2023

Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Editorial: You spoke, we heard

June 1, 2023

A little known but essential skill of editorial writing is dexterity in climbing down off a high horse with egg all over the editorialist’s face.

How Reconciliation can animate the world

June 1, 2023

On a recent visit to Rome as a member of the Canadian Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums, I had the opportunity to visit a number of galleries and historic art projects, many of which were completed through the generosity and the work of the patrons and their supporters. This included the Hall of the Liberal Arts, the Scala Sancta or Holy Stairs and the Bramante Courtyard. The artistic and cultural artefacts owned by the Vatican are so numerous that they can only be accommodated in 54 museums, ranging from the Gallery of Maps to the Gregorian Egyptian Museum and the Gallery of Statues.

Seeing is believing MAiD’s horror show

June 1, 2023

A Quebec funeral home has renovated one of its rooms for doctors to end the lives of patients who qualify for euthanasia or “Medical Aid in Dying.” With Canada’s ever-expanding criteria for euthanasia — including, potentially, advance directives and mental illness — we are nearing the day when we can decide when our lives are “complete” and plan an end-of-life party involving lethal injection, funeral and burial. And funeral homes can be the one-stop-shop.

What in the name of God is God?

June 1, 2023

In the last few years, I have developed an increasing reluctance to use the word “God.” It’s not that I have stopped believing in God or that I no longer like God or that I would rather not discuss God.

Africa’s gift

June 1, 2023

Hope and energy brought to Church in Africans’ new homeland.

Escaping the trap of failing in love

June 1, 2023

There are moments when the ground beneath us shakes, and we get a shocking glimpse of our failing in love.

Campaign Life demands school boards remove Pride flag

June 1, 2023

In the first harsh blast of summer heat, just over a dozen protesters gathered in the shade of the Archdiocese of Toronto offices on Yonge Street June 1, prayed the rosary and demanded that Archbishop Francis Leo remove from Catholic school boards and Catholic health care institutions their right to call themselves Catholic if they continue flying Pride flags.

June 2

Priest’s pics show world on verge of change

June 2, 2023

Freelance journalist Dan O’Reilly loves history — particularly the ways history persists in his own parish, family and community.

Plan B put in place to save heritage Acadian church

June 2, 2023

A 32-day campaign to raise funds to save the historic, deconsecrated St. Bernard Church in Digby County, N.S., has fallen more than $2 million short of its intended target.

Archbishop Leo toasts CMIC for 115 years of service

June 2, 2023

Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo fondly recalled his childhood encounters with missionaries.

God's Word on Sunday: A merciful, gracious God won’t give up on us

June 2, 2023

Most Holy Trinity (Year A) June 4 (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18 ) Moses had an extremely important appointment that he had to keep. The appointment was with God, who would be revealed to him. He would also receive the Ten Commandments on stone tablets.

Vexing vexillology: Even the Vatican gets its flag wrong

June 2, 2023

The flag of Vatican City, yellow and white with crossed keys under the papal tiara, is incorrect in many emojis, flying outside the United Nations and often even on Vatican buildings.

Pope Francis has named two-thirds of cardinals eligible to elect his successor

June 2, 2023

Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, the retired archbishop of Naples, celebrated his 80th birthday June 2 and, consequently, became ineligible to enter a conclave to elect a new pope.

June 3

Sculptor, cardinal tout Dante’s power

June 3, 2023

If you ask Toronto’s retired archbishop Cardinal Thomas Collins or celebrated Canadian Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz to discuss the legacy of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), they will likely wax poetic about the famous Catholic Italian poet, writer and philosopher.

Steubenville Atlantic opens to new generation

June 3, 2023

This year’s Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference is forecast to resonate with the daily struggles of teen life.

June 5

Act of reparation performed on altar of St. Peter's Basilica

June 5, 2023

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, celebrated a penitential rite at the basilica's main altar June 3 after a man climbed up on it naked before being apprehended.