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August 20, 2018

St. Francis de Sales deaf ministry celebrates 100 years in Toronto

Carol Stokes signs for Fr. Guenter Petricek at the St. Francis de Sales deaf Mass at St. Stephen’s Chapel in downtown Toronto.

Deacon Kevin Brockerville was 25 years old when he attended his first sign language Mass. 

Published in Canada
August 20, 2018

Eucharist is a taste of heaven on earth, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis elevates the Eucharist as he celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican March 12, 2018.
VATICAN – By receiving the Eucharist at Mass, Christians are given Christ's same spirit and a taste of eternal life, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
August 18, 2018

Faith on front lines: A desperate world needs God more than ever, says Lt.-Gen. Roméo Dallaire

Faith is sorely needed in society today, says retired lieutenant-general Roméo Dallaire. Dallaire spoke at the annual North American Interfaith Network conference Aug. 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Edmonton.

EDMONTON – In military terms, “covering your six o’clock” means watching someone’s back while they’re in combat. For retired lieutenant-general Roméo Dallaire, his Catholic faith is how he covers his six o’clock. 

Published in Canada
August 13, 2018

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: Food and family creates a perfect recipe

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: Food and family creates a perfect recipe

Pesto tastes like summertime to me.

Published in Register Columnists
August 13, 2018

Fight church scandal by living Catholic faith authentically, Pope tells youth

Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels during an evening meeting with Italian young adults at the Circus Maximus in Rome Aug. 11.
ROME – Members of the Catholic Church sin and give scandal, it's true, Pope Francis said, but it is up to each Catholic to live the faith as authentically as possible and witness to the world the love of Jesus.
Published in Faith
August 9, 2018

Questioning Faith: Evidence points to leap of faith

A night of stargazing at the Milky Way helped open a camper to whole new universe.

Are you afraid of the dark?

Published in Faith
August 8, 2018

Don't fall for idolatry when difficulties arise, Pope says

Pope Francis blesses a newly married couple during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 11.
VATICAN – Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties arise, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
August 7, 2018

Faith is a relationship, not a set of rules between slave and master, Pope says at Angelus

Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Aug. 5 at the Vatican.
VATICAN – Doing God's will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one's neighbors, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
July 11, 2018

Speaking Out: Choosing my Catholic faith

Speaking Out: Choosing my Catholic faith

I grew up always attending Catholic school, from elementary school through university.

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
July 4, 2018

Glen Argan: Building Canadian paradise requires faith

The Supreme Court’s TWU ruling met with much protest.

Several years ago, a friend who had immigrated from the former Soviet Union told me, “Canada is the greatest place on Earth. It is a paradise.” While I felt flattered on behalf of my country to hear those words, I also wondered what in our country made him so effusive.

Published in Register Columnists
July 2, 2018

Veteran educator puts his faith into action

Paonessa is being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Kevin Carr Christian Leadership Award. He will receive the award, named after Newman Theological College’s first lay president, in October. 

EDMONTON – Mike Paonessa visits the Edmonton Remand Centre every week to pray the rosary with inmates, and drives around the inner-city Boyle Street neighbourhood to provide coffee and food to the needy.

Published in Canada
June 27, 2018

Faith is lived with gratitude, not slave-like duty, Pope says

A gust of wind blows off Pope Francis' zucchetto during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 27.
VATICAN – God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
June 27, 2018

Duterte seeks collaboration with Philippine bishops after calling God 'stupid'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen in Seoul, South Korea, June 5. During a technology summit in the southern city of Davao, Philippines, June 22, he questioned how Adam and Eve brought about "original sin."
MANILA, Philippines – After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with the country’s bishops’ conference in an effort to repair relationships.
Published in International
June 15, 2018

Scientists, believers should admit how little they know, Pope says

The Soyuz MS-06 capsule descends from the International Space Station before landing near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, Feb. 28.
VATICAN – Scientists and people of faith always must admit they don't know everything, and they must never be afraid to explore and discover more, Pope Francis told astronomy students and experts.
Published in International
June 14, 2018

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: At the core of Tolkien is a dedication to faith

In the movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth tale, Ian McKellen stars as Gandalf, who has been likened to a Christ figure in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

It’s big news for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien that Amazon has made a billion-dollar commitment to bring to television a five-season series based on the epic Lord of the Rings fantasy saga.

Published in Register Columnists
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