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The Register Archive: Theologians debate use of atomic bomb after Hiroshima
By Catholic Register StaffApril 22 marks the birthday of Robert Oppenheimer, born 104 years ago and famously destined to become known as “the father of the atomic bomb” because of his work on the secret Manhattan Project during the Second World War. When news of the weapon of mass destruction became public with the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, theologians jumped in on the moral debate over its use. Here is a report from the Aug. 18, 1945 issue of The Catholic Register:
Climate Crusaders creating flood of rain data
By Ron Stang, Catholic Register SpecialWINDSOR, Ont. – They’re called Climate Crusaders, and they’re part of what’s being described as the largest program of its kind in North America.
The good doctors: Fighting to keep morality in the age of the quick fix in medicine
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterHippocrates, the father of medicine, described a physician’s career this way: “Life is short, the art long, opportunity fleeting, experiment dangerous and judgment difficult.” So, who in their right mind would want to be a doctor?
Catholic universities must prepare students for dialogue, Pope says
By Catholic News Service
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.
The Register Archive: Tales of grace amid tragedy of Titanic
By Catholic Register StaffApril 15 marked the anniversary of one of the worst maritime tragedies — the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, when more than 1,500 died. Our regular visit to The Catholic Register Archive reveals some of the lessons and heroes of that disaster from this edited report in the April 25, 1912 issue:
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.
