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Cheridan Sanders, right, interviews Sr. Helen Prejean of the Sisters of St. Joseph for a Salt + Light docuseries about women religious

In praise of religious women

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TORONTO - During his visit last month to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Pope Francis described women religious as “women of strength” who work on the “frontlines in the proclamation of the Gospel.”

Sisters of Providence postulant Mary Truong, left, stands with Srs. Mae Valdez, Germaine Chalifoux and Elizabeth Kaczmarczyk.

A heart that leapt, providence leads sister to her vocation

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EDMONTON - When Mary Truong first met the Sisters of Providence, her heart leapt.

Sisters of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, Srs. Herma Martin, left, Pearl Goudreau and Madeleine Prince.

Devoted to Christ through education

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EDMONTON - When Sr. Madeleine Prince was growing up in the hamlet of Delmas, Sask., the word “providence” came up often.

Sr. Helen Kluke leads people to light and peace through her pottery classes.

Bringing light, peace through creativity

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TORONTO - Sr. Helen Kluke doesn’t believe in mistakes, only in new creations.

St. Gaspar del Bufalo, immortalized in a statue, liberated the papal states of northern Italy from the briganti, or bandits, who took over following Napoleon’s declaration of a republic, armed with only a cross and by preaching about the precious blood of Jesus.

Good News drenched in Precious Blood

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If you’re going to preach in the modern world you need powerful language. The Missionaries of the Precious Blood have had that power incorporated into their very name for the last 200 years. From “blood brothers” to “Bloody Sunday,” “the blood of the Lamb” to “blood libel,” the 600 priests and brothers who call themselves Precious Bloods have the most arresting imagery in the entire story of human salvation as their calling card.

Franciscan Friar Nicolas Viel and a young Huron convert, Ahuntsic, were murdered at what is known today as Sault au Recollect in this painting. They are considered the first Canadian martyrs, dying 17 years before St. René Goupil, the first Jesuit martyred for his faith.

Franciscans mark a modest 400 years

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They were commonly known as Recollects when their first four members landed 400 years ago with New France founder Samuel de Champlain.

Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress as Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Speaker of the House John Boehner look on in the House of Representatives Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Sept. 24.

The political Pope Francis can’t help but make it personal

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PHILADELPHIA - In the 1970s feminist writers had a slogan they wanted to share with the world: “The personal is political.”

Teresa Hartnett, director of family ministry for the Diocese of Hamilton.

Family gathering opens eyes to the possibilities

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PHILADELPHIA - Most of the 500 or so Toronto pilgrims and more than 1,000 Canadians in Philadelphia showed up for the last two days of the papal visit to see the Pope. A smaller, hard core of dedicated family activists and advocates formed part of the 18,000 who attended the week-long World Meeting of Families.

Members of the Charismatic Renewal movement from the Greater Toronto Area fly the Canadian flag in downtown Philadelphia on their way to Mass with Pope Francis on Sept. 27.

Immigrant Canadians give resounding ‘yes’ to Pope

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PHILADELPHIA - When Pope Francis pleaded with immigrants to hold on to their traditions and culture, a big “yes” rose in Alicia Ledda’s heart. That’s what she came to Philadelphia to hear.

Pope Francis meets people involved with St. Maria’s Meals Program of Catholic Charities in Washington Sept. 24.

Francis wows America

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PHILIDELPHIA - Pray for the Pope. It’s the one thing he wants. For six days in America, he asked school children, the president, congressmen, senators, UN diplomats, bishops, a million Mass-goers, the homeless and prisoners all to pray for him.

Pope Francis looks out at the Statue of Liberty while flying over New York Harbor on his way from New York to Philadelphia Sept. 26.

Pope urges U.S. Catholics to keep enthusiasm, welcome newcomers

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PHILADELPHIA - Pope Francis ended his trip to the United States with a call for Catholics to keep the enthusiasm of the visit, while continuing to welcome newcomers and care for creation.

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