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Disgraced former cardinal McCarrick dies at 94

Disgraced former cardinal McCarrick dies at 94

Maria Wiering · April 5, 2025

The disgraced former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, removed from the clerical state in 2019 after revelations of credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors and misconduct against adults, has died in Missouri. He was 94.
Bishop Henry influenced Church, society

Editorial

Bishop Henry influenced Church, society

Anna Farrow · December 12, 2024

Bishop Frederick Bernard Henry fulsomely lived out his episcopal motto, Dabo Vobis Pastores, a quote from the prophet Jeremiah which translates, “I will give you pastors.”
Death of the Most Rev. Frederick Bernard Henry

Death of the Most Rev. Frederick Bernard Henry

Catholic Register Staff · December 5, 2024

His Excellency Frederick Bernard Henry, Bishop Emeritus of Calgary, died on 3 December 2024, at the age of 81.
Cardinal Martino, former Vatican envoy to U.N. dies at 91

Cardinal Martino, former Vatican envoy to U.N. dies at 91

Catholic News Service · October 30, 2024

Cardinal Renato Martino, the former Vatican observer at the United Nations and former president of the pontifical councils for justice and peace and for migrants and travelers, died Oct. 28 at the age of 91.
Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral

Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral

John Knebels · September 12, 2024

Perseverance, fortitude, grit and calm in the face of a storm often accompany the description of prominent athletes. At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
Phil Donahue and the Catholic Church

Phil Donahue and the Catholic Church

Kurt Jensen · August 26, 2024

Broadcaster and TV personality Phil Donahue, who died Aug. 18 at age 88, was once busted by Catholic News Service.
Abbot Peter Novecosky, former Prairie Messenger editor, dies at 79

Abbot Peter Novecosky, former Prairie Messenger editor, dies at 79

Canadian Catholic News · August 20, 2024

Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB, who for more than a quarter century shared the news, and the good news, with Catholics in Western Canada through The Prairie Messenger newspaper, has died at 79.
Fr. Lennon knew what it means to be Catholic right to the end

Fr. Lennon knew what it means to be Catholic right to the end

Luke Mandato · May 27, 2024

Even in his dying days, Fr. Paul Joseph Lennon continued to show his concern for the poor.
Brian Mulroney’s Catholic faith forged his identity

Brian Mulroney’s Catholic faith forged his identity

Susan Korah · March 4, 2024

When Pope (now St.) John Paul II arrived in Ottawa in 1984, the first pontiff to visit this country, greeting him in Ottawa was Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney, one of 10 Catholics who have held that office since 1867.