OTTAWA -- There have been false starts and bitter disappointments before, but Catholic and other faith organizations now see a light at the end of the tunnel in achieving a key aspect of reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples.
Servant leadership guides unit commander
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterJune 4, 2017 was a landmark day in Lt.-Col. Joseph Nonato’s life where he felt like he was answering God’s will. That was the day the Brampton, Ont., product carved a place in history as the first Filipino-Canadian to assume command of the Royal Regiment of Canada at the Fort York Armoury in Toronto.
At home in the church
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterOn the ceiling above what used to be the front counter of the Blackbird Coffee House in Coleman, Alta., is a striking fresco depicting Jesus clothed in red, kneeling in the Garden of Gethsemane. His right arm reaches delicately towards an angel.
'Catholic Register' captures multiple honours at Catholic media awards
By Catholic Register StaffThe Catholic Register earned recognition in 14 categories at the Catholic Press Association Awards on June 10, including two first-place awards for our columnists and six writing awards for Associate Editor Michael Swan.
Bishop Grandin’s legacy under intense scrutiny
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCalgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi called upon the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) and the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) to devise new names for Bishop Grandin High School and Langevin School respectively.
Pope Francis to meet with Canadian Indigenous delegation this year
By Catholic Register StaffA meeting between Pope Francis and a delegation of Canadian Indigenous people at the Vatican is being planned and expected before the end of the year.
We all share in this ‘tragic episode,’ say theologians
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIn morning headlines and evening newscasts the 215 unmarked graves on the Tk’emlups te Sewepemc First Nation are a scandal and a tragedy. While Catholics certainly know this to be true, the Church must also confront its theological failures, several theologians told The Catholic Register.
Hatred condemned in wake of attack
By Catholic Register StaffCanada’s Catholic bishops have called for condemnation by the faithful of acts of violence and extremism against all faith traditions.
Hate act should ‘scandalize’ Catholics
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCatholics should be “openly scandalized” by the “horrific act of hatred” that saw a Muslim family of five run down on a sidewalk because they were identifiably Muslim, said the director of the Cardus Religious Freedom Institute Deacon Andrew Bennett.
Trudeau’s comments ‘unhelpful’ to Indigenous reconciliation
By Catholic Register StaffCardinal Thomas Collins said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s call for the Catholic Church to step up its responsibility for residential schools is “unhelpful” to the reconciliation process.
Church leaders pledge support for Muslims after 'hate' attack on family
By Brian Dryden, Catholic News ServiceOTTAWA -- Faith communities and politicians condemned an attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario, that police have labeled a hate crime.