November 2024

Eye witness

November 22, 2024

Anna Farrow’s Oct. 13 article “Christians sign on to back Canada’s Jews” was biased in conflating anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. I have attended many pro-Palestinan rallies and have never witnessed anti-Semitism there. I’ve marched with Jewish people, cried for justice with them and shared Shabbat at the encampment at University of Toronto.

Pro-life peace

November 22, 2024

Congratulations on the Lives Lived for Life. How uplifting to learn about 14 Canadians who have assumed leadership roles in the pro-life cause such as the witty Jim Hughes, multi-talented Nicole Scheidl and serene Mary Wagner, to name a few.

Point missed

November 22, 2024

Your fire-and-brimstone Oct. 6 editorial “Israel’s moral path” seems to miss the point that this internecine conflict is being waged on sacred ground: an affront to God. In Isaiah 54:10 we read, “For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.”

God’s kingdom

November 22, 2024

I must say how much I enjoyed Amanda Achtman’s article “A Northern encounter with living treasures.” If that’s not building God’s kingdom, I don’t know what is. If only there was more appreciation between generations! I’m soon to be 68 with four grandchildren and I don’t have an idea yet how to encourage this, but I will come up with one. I’m sure the Holy Spirit will inspire.

Catholic Enquirer?

November 22, 2024

The front page of the Oct. 6 The Catholic Register looks and reads more like The National Enquirer than a respectable Catholic newspaper. It is distasteful.

Game on

November 22, 2024

How nice to read in the Oct. 27th Catholic Register about Bishop Bergie and members of parishes from the Diocese of St. Catharine as well as from other faith communities who attended the "Niagara Ice Dogs Faith Night" game. What a great idea. The article included a wonderful picture of Bishop Bergie and Father Daniel Corso sitting in the stands. If memory serves, then Father Bergie once played for the "Flying Fathers" who entertained many with their playing skills. They were a joy and a lot of fun to watch all the while accepting donations for worthwhile causes. So glad Bishop Bergie opted for the priesthood instead of the NHL . We truly thank God for his vacation.

Diversity is Jesus' strength

The Lord’s example of bridge-building is the way forward

Quinton Amundson · November 23, 2024

According to late 2022 polling of 1,079 Canadians by the U.K. firm Lord Ashcroft Polls, 68 per cent of adult respondents declared that “growing political and ideological polarization” is one of their deepest concerns for the future.

God’s hand key guide in grieving process

Anna Farrow · November 24, 2024

Two widows discovered the hard way that despite the Biblical imperative to look after the “widows and orphans,” most churches don’t know how to provide that help.

Pope condemns 'arrogance of invaders' in Ukraine and Palestine

Justin McLellan · November 25, 2024

The "arrogance" of the invaders attacking Ukraine and Palestine blocks the dialogue necessary to build peace in those countries, Pope Francis said.

St. Jude relic tour halted over 'incident' involving students, visiting priest

Lauretta Brown · November 25, 2024

A tour of a relic of St. Jude conducted by Father Carlos Martins, a priest of the Companions of the Cross religious community known for hosting "The Exorcist Files" podcast, was halted Nov. 21 following an alleged "incident" involving students, according to a statement from Queen of Apostles Church in the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, and from the diocese. The priest has been temporarily suspended from ministry pending an ongoing police investigation.

Final synod document is magisterial, must be accepted, Pope Francis says

Justin McLellan · November 26, 2024

Doubling down on the centrality of synodality in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that it is now up to local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final document approved the Synod of Bishops on synodality.

Immigration pivot disappoints migrant advocates

Quinton Amundson · November 26, 2024

The recent mood swing against immigration, in a nation of immigrants whose people have always been welcoming to the outsider, is disappointing to those who work with migrants, but the hope is this will not endure.

Catholic priests face pressure in Belarus

Jonathan Luxmoore · November 27, 2024

Clergy in Belarus are deleting their social media profiles to avoid arrest, according to Church sources, as local parishes face pressure under a new religious law.

Christian Heritage Month a reality

Faithful push back against hostility in public square

Quinton Amundson · November 28, 2024

A little over one year ago the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) was attracting scorn for a discussion paper declaring that statutory holidays such as Christmas are a manifestation of the “discrimination against religious minorities in Canada” and “grounded in Canada’s history of colonialism.”

Calgary prison ministry sees post-COVID bump

Quinton Amundson · November 28, 2024

Revitalization is in the air for the Diocese of Calgary Prison Ministry.

The Halo Effect

Taxing churches could remove billions in economic benefit, Cardus study shows

Quinton Amundson · November 28, 2024

Amid a revived government-spearheaded crusade to contest the registered charity status of pro-life non-profit organizations, Lisa Richmond said the Canadian philanthropic sector must repudiate the “disturbing trend” of politicization.

Blessed Acutis' roadmap leads to Christ

Luke Mandato · November 28, 2024

With two prominent Catholic organizations recently signing on as official partners, a new film taking an in-depth look at the soon-to-be first millennial saint is starting to catch the eye of fans of Catholic media and beyond.

Everything reflects our relation with God

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 24: Sunday, December 1 to Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Lea Karen Kivi · November 29, 2024

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 24: Sunday, December 1 to Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Editorial

A fundamental right

November 29, 2024

Prompted by the Canada Post strike that has left Canadians curiously unperturbed, one of Canada’s most august Catholic voices is calling for a rethink of public sector strikes in general.

Excerpt from an interview with John Longhurst on his recent book from CMU Press

Catholic Register Staff · November 29, 2024

Excerpt from an interview with veteran Winnipeg Free Press faith columnist John Longhurst on his recent book from CMU Press.