As lofty and august as the title superior general may sound, Basilian Fr. Kevin Storey has no illusions about his next four years leading 154 men who teach and preach in Basilian parishes, universities and high schools from Colombia to Canada.
Jesuit’s passion is written in the stars
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFor most scientists, the next move after completing a PhD at Princeton University is to join an important research project at a big, prestigious university or institute. Adam Hincks took his advanced degree and experience in scientific cosmology and joined a group that has been investigating the universe for 500 years — the Jesuits.
Chalice sponsorship program bring new joy to the Church in developing countries
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterOn the day of a priest’s ordination, he receives from his bishop the most important tool of his ministry: the chalice.
Vatican honours Toronto couple for their years of service to the Church
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterYou’d almost think it wasn’t a big deal to Anne and Dane MacCarthy, the Vatican honouring the Toronto couple for their years of service to the Church.
Report puts Canada’s vocations to religious life in focus
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterFor cloistered communities like the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood, interaction with the outside world can be very limited. Yet, vocations in Canada are growing for the order.
Sister’s ‘retirement’ in Tuktoyaktuk earns Polar Medal
By Andrew Ehrkamp, Canadian Catholic NewsMany of us have visions of retiring to a warm spot and taking it easy, but not Sr. Fay Trombley. The 77-year-old former professor at Newman Theological College in Edmonton is spending her “retirement” in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., tirelessly working to ease the hunger, unemployment and spiritual needs of people in the Arctic.
B.C. rancher saddles up for priesthood
By Agnieszka Krawczynski, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – Living and working with a tight-knit family on a remote B.C. ranch was a recipe for vocation for Ken Anderson who will be ordained a priest this year.
Priest's mission to the Great White North demonstrates need for more clergy
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterMission work is not just about humanitarian aid in developing countries. There are missions that exist in our own backyard.
Jesuit students set to ‘roll up their sleeves’ in next formation step
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterErik Sorensen got his first job at 12, shovelling snow for an apartment building in his hometown of Red Deer, Alta. In high school he worked in a grocery store stacking cans and filling up the bins of potatoes.
Recipient of papal medal banks on Serra's future as oncoming president
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterOf course Mario Biscardi was given prior notice that he was to receive the highest honour the Vatican bestows on any layperson.
