November 2023

Interrogate the truth of "Nazi" claims

November 3, 2023

I must respond to the column by Peter Stockland in the "What is history without the truth?" in October 15 issue of The Catholic Register.

Two sides of integralism, never shall they meet

November 4, 2023

On Oct. 26, two American professors on opposite ends of a buzzy political philosophy called “Catholic integralism” gave lectures to separate, eager audiences at McGill University. Though the men are more than primed for a public sparring, Montreal didn’t prove to be a site for Adrian Vermeule and Kevin Vallier to meet in the ring.

Donor pledging to save Nova Scotia parish disappears

November 5, 2023

The anonymous donor who emerged from nowhere in April to present an offer of $10 million to save and restore the historic 118-year-old Église Sainte-Marie Catholic Church in Church Point, N.S., has seemingly vanished into thin air.

Caritas establishes 'humanitarian bridge' for hurricane-stricken Acapulco

David Agren · November 6, 2023

The morning after Hurricane Otis stormed through Acapulco as a Category 5 monster, Father Leonardo Morales surveyed the damage and saw total destruction.

Experts: All parties to labor disputes in health care make efforts to avoid patient harm

OSV News · November 6, 2023

The largest health care workers' strike in U.S. history recently ended, and more labor disputes in the industry could be ahead. Though the strike -- which included workers across several states -- raises questions about negative effects on patient care, Catholic labor advocates and medical ethicists say all parties to the labor disputes make plans to avoid harm.

Jordan's Christians cancel Christmas celebrations in solidarity with suffering Gaza

Dale Gavlak · November 7, 2023

Churches in Jordan are canceling Christmas celebrations in solidarity with Gaza as violence in the Palestinian enclave mounts.

‘Jobless and hopeless’: Latest fighting devastates Bethlehem’s tourist industry

OSV News · November 8, 2023

“I’ve never experienced anything like this before, never! It’s a war, not ‘like a war,’ it is a war,” said Rony Tabash, a member of a Christian family that has been in Bethlehem for generations, describing how the current conflict is directly impacting the Christian community in the West Bank.

Leo taps pews for pastoral plan

Archbishop seeks many voices in crafting plan

Quinton Amundson · November 8, 2023

Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo is all ears and wants to hear from clergy and lay parishioners as he helps craft the next pastoral plan for the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Cardinal denies work on changing conclave

Cindy Wooden · November 8, 2023

Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, a top advisor to Pope Francis on matters involving canon law, denied reports the Pope had asked him to draft revisions to the rules governing the preparations for electing a new pope.

Ukraine’s Secret Service probes Russian Patriarch

November 8, 2023

Ukraine’s Secret Service, SBU, has gathered evidence against Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who, it said, “blessed the racists to kill Ukrainians.”

Younger U.S. priests increasingly identify as theologically conservative, politically moderate, 'first responders' to abuse

Gina Christian · November 9, 2023

A closer look at the largest survey of U.S. Catholic priests in 50 years has revealed "a major shift in how priests view themselves and their priesthood," said researchers.

Catholic enrolment scales to new heights

London, Saskatoon lead way as student population explodes

Quinton Amundson · November 9, 2023

Catholic school enrollment has skyrocketed to new heights in many regions across Canada, especially in and around London, Ont., and Saskatoon.

Tale of two chaplains

One fresh, the other retired, each shares a common approach in showing up for the troops

Anna Farrow · November 9, 2023

Richard Bernier was only sworn in as a military chaplain six months ago while Fr. Brad Sweet retired as “padre” on Oct. 19, but the two men share a common approach to their service in the armed forces.

Minimize your tax burden with a sound plan

November 9, 2023

It is important to be ready for the two certainties in life: death and taxes. A good estate plan will help maximize benefits and reduce taxes in the event of death and/or potential incapacity.

Things often forgotten in an estate plan

November 9, 2023

People often overlook items of sentimental value during estate planning, and this oversight can lead to disagreements and relationship-ending issues.

Despite tumultuous times, support still flows

November 9, 2023

Amid the pandemic hardships of the past few years and a rapidly changing world since, Catholic Family Services (CFS) Toronto has maintained its unwavering support for those in need. Executive director Brenda Spitzer credits much of this resilience to the generous support of donors.

No burying our heads to Laudate Deum’s truth

November 9, 2023

This morning I filled the hatch of my car with donations of winter clothing from parishioners to be distributed to homeless people in Edmonton’s inner city. It’s the start of a Christmas collection by the ecumenical Inner City Pastoral Ministry, and this is early November. The donations will likely swell in the weeks ahead.

It’s a start

November 9, 2023

Regarding the Editor’s comment on my letter published in The Catholic Register Oct. 22 issue:

Now that’s it

November 9, 2023

The Editor’s response to John Killackey’s “Let the revolution begin” letter of Oct. 22 was cute but incomplete.

One little thing

November 9, 2023

Anna Farrow’s excellent article about consecrated virgins in the Nov. 5 edition was a joy to read, but there is an error. The actual name of this ecclesiastical province is the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall, having been formed by a merger of the Archdiocese of Ottawa with the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall in 2020.