Catholic Register Staff

Catholic Register Staff

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Re: Trump attack (Letters to Editor, March 15):

In response to Deacon Jurenas’ praise of Donald Trump I would like to say that Trump observes the First Commandment very well in public, but in private he wants to be worshipped and he worships money. 

March 27, 2020

CAREGIVER NEEDED

Job is for 5 Days a Week. 5 Hours per Day. Salary is $35 per Hour.

For more details about the position, email me Mr Gilford at gilfordmoore1960@outlook.com.

March 27, 2020

WORK FROM HOME

JMJ Telecom is hiring telemarketers to work from home making phone calls for charities.  

To apply, call 226-998-5337 and leave a message explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for the job!

March 27, 2020

STEVEN FANUTTI

Specializing in Business Reporting. Databases, Charts and Reports.

Call 416-459-8836 or email at sfanutti@gmail.com

March 27, 2020

BIRTHRIGHT

Become a Volunteer! Help women distressed by an unplanned pregnancy choose life - and have their baby. Free training provided. Male and Female Volunteers welcome.

416.469.1111 or toronto@birthright.org

Sanctuary Restoration, Plaster Restoration, Design Services, Custom Painting.

P.O. Box 1502. Kingston, ON. Canada K7L 5C7.
Tel: 613-549-9250
Fax: 613-549-3364.

In place of The Catholic Register’s editorial and letters from readers, this week we are turning over this page to reprint abridged versions from a sampling of messages from Canadian bishops to the people of their dioceses as they address the COVID-19 crisis.

In a letter to priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins said it is “essential” to proceed with Holy Week and Easter ceremonies even though every church in Canada’s largest diocese will be closed throughout the holiest days on the Church calendar. 

After previously cancelling public celebrations of the sacraments including daily and Sunday Masses, the Archdiocese of Toronto has taken the additional step of entirely closing its churches to public access.

These are unprecedented times as the COVID-19 pandemic forces widespread cancellations and postponements at our churches, schools, business and in all manner of social activities. But although we are urged to practice isolation and distancing, the need has seldom been greater for us to unite spiritually as communities of faith.

At The Catholic Register, that means we remain committed to publishing the newspaper each week on schedule and to maintaining our digital media in order to fulfil our mission to provide timely, accurate and faith-based reporting on how this crisis is impacting our faith communities.

We will continue to constantly update our website, which has been receiving record numbers of visitors, and to interact regularly with our readers through our social media channels and through this newsletter. 

As an added measure, we have removed the pay wall to the digital edition of The Catholic Register, making this replica version of our print issue free to all our readers.
However, we have been forced to implement some extraordinary measures which may impact your ability to reach us.

During the crisis, the staff of The Catholic Register will work remotely and continue to serve our readers and advertisers by publishing the newspaper and updating our digital media outlets as best as humanly possible.

That means most telephone calls to our office will go directly to voice mail, so please be patient as messages are retrieved remotely and calls are returned as soon as possible.
We will be processing mail intermittently, which means it may take longer than normal to process subscription and renewal payments and other mail. 

Your patience and understanding as we journey through these trying times is greatly appreciated.

This crisis has created hardships for several of our advertisers which none of us could have predicted even a few weeks ago. Amid so much uncertainty, making advertising decisions is more challenging than ever. We ask you to continue to support our advertisers as best you can.
We are immensely grateful to the advertisers who have continued their support of The Catholic Register during the crisis. That support is essential as we carry out our mission.

Your patience and understanding as we take care of each other through these trying times is greatly appreciated. May you experience blessings and good health as we continue on this difficult journey.

Sincerely,

Jim O'Leary
Publisher and Editor