Readers Speak Out: April 26, 2020
Devil’s virus
One of The Catholic Register’s youth writers suggested another name for the virus beast. But how about Devil’s Virus for one or, even better, Psalm19 for another.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre declares COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Toronto’s St. Joseph’s Health Centre.
Readers Speak Out: April 19, 2020
Long-term pain
Re: A chance for change in post-virus world (March 29):
This article hits many truths. Too many people have wanted too much too fast — expensive cars and houses, for example.
Easter Drawing Contest 2020 winners
In times like these, few things can lift a person’s spirits like the unvarnished cheerfulness and optimism of children.
Our fears give way to the joy of Easter
The following is the Easter message from Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg and president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Ontario English Catholic teachers ratify deal
Ontario’s English Catholic teachers have ratified central terms of the agreement reached with the province last month that will put an end to labour unrest in the Catholic education system.
Readers Speak Out: April 12, 2020
Responding to crisis
COVID-19 is a terrible disease that is causing many to become ill and some to die. It is devastating the economies of the world. However, it is in times of crisis that one can truly observe the character of individuals and organizations.
Providence hit by virus outbreak
A significant outbreak of COVID-19 has infected 11 residents at the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence — the long-term care wing of Providence hospital in Toronto.
Cardinal Collins issues letter to faithful for Holy Week
Amid the disruption and anxiety of the COVID-19 crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto has issued a pastoral letter for Holy Week in which he urges the faithful to reach out in “prayer and responsible action” rather than collapse into “selfishness and despair.”
Cardinal Thomas Collins will participate in a live online interaction with parents and children as part of extensive Holy Week and Easter activities and services announced by the Archdiocese of Toronto.