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May 14, 2021

Sr. Helena Burns: Faith can deal with today’s ‘revolutions’

As Marshall McLuhan has warned us, “we shape our (media) tools ... and then they shape us.”

I recently gave a virtual commencement speech at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ont. Incidentally, OLSW (as it shall henceforth be abbreviated) is one of only two Canadian Catholic colleges or universities on the prestigious Newman Guide of the Cardinal Newman Society.

Published in Register Columnists
November 28, 2016

For Cuban exiles, painful memories mix with relief at Castro's death

An employee of a state-owned candy store looks outside near a painting depicting Cuba's former President Fidel Castro, following the announcement of Castro's death, in Havana, Nov. 27.

MIAMI – While many celebrated loudly on the streets, the death of Fidel Castro triggered a more subdued reaction among the Cuban exiles who attended the noon Mass Nov. 26 at the National Shrine of Our Lady Charity.

Published in International
February 22, 2016

Philippine nuns, priests say role in revolution affected their faith

Sister Porferia Ocariza, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, holds a book on the People Power uprising in the Philippines 30 years ago to oust dictator Ferdinand Marcos. She is still recognized today for her stunned expression, left image, as military tanks approached.

MANILA, Philippines - Religious and clergy in the Philippines say their experiences in the People Power Revolution 30 years ago have had a lasting impact on their faith and vocations.

Published in International
September 22, 2015

Pope calls for 'revolution of tenderness' in Cuba

People cheer as Pope Francis drives past in El Cobre, Cuba, Sept. 21. The pope visited and prayed at the shrine in El Cobre dedicated to Our Lady of Charity, patroness of Cuba.

SANTIAGO, Cuba - Pope Francis called Cuban to a "revolution of tenderness" as he celebrated Mass in the Minor Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, the country's patroness.

Published in Faith
April 13, 2015

Obama and Castro take next steps to normalize U.S.-Cuba ties

Cuba's President Raul Castro shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama as they hold a bilateral meeting during the seventh Summit of the Americas in Panama City April 11. Obama and Castro, who shook hands at the summit, seek to restore ties between the Cold War foes.

PANAMA CITY - An hourlong meeting April 11 between U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro marked the first such personal encounter between the leaders of the two neighbouring countries since 1958.

Published in International
December 18, 2014

Pope Francis takes a victory lap after brokering U.S.-Cuba breakthrough

Pope Francis is greeted by 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See as they present their letters of credential at the Vatican Dec. 18. During the special audience, the pope expressed his joy over the historic turning point in U.S.-Cuba relations as the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic ties after half a century.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis welcomed the renewal of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba Dec. 18, saying he was happy to see an end to a half-century standoff between the two nations.

Published in Vatican
November 19, 2014

Spirituality alive on the Maidan

Deacon Roman Zaviyskyy, from the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine, said for Russia, “the very idea of Ukraine is an offense against the idea of east Slavic unity.” He spoke in Toronto Nov. 15 at a conference on Ukraine.

TORONTO - As Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Brisbane, Australia, confronted Vladimir Putin Nov. 15 at G-20 meetings with a stark suggestion that Russia “get out of Ukraine,” Ukrainian scholars and churchmen were in Toronto to discuss the spiritual values of the Ukrainian revolution.

Published in Canada
November 18, 2014

Sexual revolution is destroying families, Russell Moore tells Vatican conference

U.S. evangelical Russell Moore

VATICAN CITY - Prominent U.S. evangelicals Russell Moore and Rick Warren blasted the sexual revolution at a Vatican conference Nov. 18 and said it is destroying the institution of marriage.

Published in Vatican
October 15, 2014

Will the Church finally surrender to the sexual revolution?

Will the Church finally surrender to the sexual revolution?

The world has waited almost 50 years for the day, but is it on the horizon? 

Published in Fr. Raymond de Souza
June 17, 2007

Digital revolution creates opportunities for religion

SHERBROOKE, Que. - There is a “digital revolution” transforming today’s mass media in ways that pose both risks and opportunities for evangelization, says a Quebec communications expert.

Published in Arts News