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Catholic Register columnist Robert Brehl teamed up with Hazel McCallion to write the life story of the remarkable woman who served Mississauga as mayor for 36 years. In this excerpt from Hurricane Hazel: A Life with Purpose, Brehl and McCallion delve into the important role faith played in her political life.
Excitement on environmental guidebook is shortlived
By Sara Francis, Catholic Register SpecialI take seriously the call to stewardship of our environment and respect for God’s creation as a whole. So I was excited to delve into a new study guide produced by the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice published by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
In Scripture, we learn of Christ
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterGrowing up in Nigeria, Fr. Victor Abimbola Amole wanted to become a doctor, until age 12 when he met a missionary priest from Ireland who changed his life’s path. By age 16, he began to consider the priesthood and by 18 his mind was set.
Pius XII book earns honour for King’s prof Ventresca
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA Canadian has captured the first ever American Catholic Historical Association prize for biography.
Bob Carson’s dream comes true
By Catholic Register StaffTORONTO - Being the crossword puzzle guy in a prison means you are never without friends. You become the go-to person when someone is stumped.
Soup’s On to support children’s charities
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - As a food columnist for 22 years at Canada’s largest newspaper, Catholic writer Mary McGrath tasted a lot of soup. Now she’s serving up her favourite recipes in a book to support children’s charities.
Purging of Christians well underway in Egypt
By Michael CorenIn Michael Coren’s new book, Hatred: Islam’s War on Christianity, The Catholic Register’s award-winning columnist examines the relationship between Islam and Christianity and minces no words in decrying widespread Christian persecution. Here is an excerpt from his book.
Christ as the centre of life
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterSoul of Christ: Meditations on a Timeless Prayer, Sr. Marie Paul Curley (Pauline Books & Media, 161 pages, $17.50).
Your relationship with Christ is not just for Sunday, says Sr. Marie Paul Curley.
You gotta eat here
By Josephine McKenna, Religion News ServiceVATICAN CITY - They say you can feast like a king, and now you can eat like a pope after a young chef from the Vatican’s Swiss Guards published a cookbook featuring the favourite recipes of Pope Francis and his predecessors.
Ecologist finds God in all creation
By Maria Di Paolo, Catholic Register SpecialFr. John McCarthy has a love of nature that goes back to his early childhood. When he joined the Jesuits, his novice master recognized that his interest in the natural world was profound and encouraged him to make time for it in his priestly life. He has and on a grand scale.
It’s a workable solution, says pastor
By Fr. Sam D'Angelo, Catholic Register SpecialHere’s something useful for your parish — a concise, practical presentation of creation care theology and ministry in 100 pages. It is written from a Roman Catholic perspective, in easy-to-read language for everybody, not just those with theological or pastoral degrees.