Readers Speak Out: March 24, 2019
Complete picture
I commend Fr. Michael Machacek for visiting Toronto parishes to “share information” and help give Catholics “hope” regarding the “horrors of priestly abuse.” But after reading the facts/figures he cites, I suggest that readers google a recent study published by Fr. Paul Sullins, a sociology professor who taught at the Catholic University of America (CUA) for many years. His report is entitled “Is the Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse related to Homosexual Priests?”
St. Patrick: The man and the legend
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated March 17, the day he died in 461. In honour of one of the more celebrated saints, here are a few items that form part of the fact and legend of the patron saint of Ireland.
Ethiopian plane crash a tragic end to life full of promise
Among 18 Canadians who died in a March 10 plane crash in Ethiopia was a graduate of Toronto’s Catholic school system who had just been accepted into teachers’ college.
Salt + Light board stands behind Fr. Rosica
Fr. Thomas Rosica has maintained the support of the board of directors of Salt and Light Media Foundation despite admitting to widespread plagiarism.
Cardinal Collins sends a message of giving for Lent
Cardinal Thomas Collins is calling on Catholics to remember the importance of almsgiving this Lenten season.
If it was up to Dr. Barrie deVeber, his name would not be on the institution dedicated to researching all aspects of human life.
Victims shed harsh light on sex abuse at Vatican summit
The abuse summit began with the voices of the abused … five testimonies gathered from around the world.
Mount Cashel opened eyes to world of abuse
As the Catholic Church comes to grips with an appalling past that saw thousands of children and vulnerable people exposed to abuse at the hands of clergy around the world, Canadians can only turn back the clock to remember when the scourge dominated the headlines at home.
Readers Speak Out: Trump bashing, shifting values, the Church is not mean (January 3, 2019)
Trump bashers
What is happening to The Catholic Register? It used to report about Catholic Canadian values. Now it consistently bashes Donald Trump. Trump is not perfect, but which politician is? However, he is pro-life. Because of his pro-life belief, the tide may be turning in the United States. Millions of children can be saved.
Readers Speak Out: Action on nuclear treaty, Fox facts, rocking the boat (February 10, 2019)
Ban the nukes
Re: Churches want action on nuclear treaty (Jan. 27):
It’s safe to say that nuclear weapons now pose the greatest threat to humanity. Rising tensions between major powers have increased the danger of a nuclear war that could end human civilization. The United States and Russia alone possess 90 per cent of the world’s nuclear arms.