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August 13, 2017

Stained glass stations latest step in Marylake rebirth

A recent stained-glass installation on the grounds of the Shrine of Our Lady at Marylake depicts the 14 stations of the cross. The seven-by-four-foot artworks were created by Toronto artist Stuart Reid.

The “rebirth of Marylake” took another step forward on July 22 with the outdoor installation of 14 stunning stained-glass panels depicting the Stations of the Cross.

Published in Canada
August 27, 2015

Jim’s death diminishes me, but also gives me strength

Bob Brehl's high school friend gave him strength even in his most fragile state.

Some weeks ago, I mentioned an inevitable goodbye that would take place with a dear friend whom I met on the first day of Grade 9 at Neil McNeil High School in Toronto’s east end 40 years ago next week.

Published in Robert Brehl
April 27, 2015

Fr. Gorman chooses to leave the priesthood

In a letter given to Our Lady of Grace parishioners in Aurora during the April 25-26 weekend, Fr. Joe Gorman said that he has decided to leave the priesthood.

TORONTO - A popular parish priest who was asked to step aside for a “period of reflection” has declined the opportunity and has decided he will leave the priesthood.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA
February 5, 2015

Popular priest told to "take time away" from duties at Aurora parish

Fr. Joe Gorman

A popular pastor has been asked to step aside for a "period of reflection" after financial and ecclesiastical "irregularities" were uncovered in a large Archdiocese of Toronto parish.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA
July 13, 2014

Vincentians hope to bring food security to North

Kedra Kimiksana tastes a cherry for the first time, thanks to the efforts of Sr. Faye Trombley.

You may not remember your first cherry, but Kedra and Destiny Kimiksana will always remember theirs. The young sisters got to try a cherry thanks to Sr. Faye Trombley, the missionary who runs Our Lady of Grace parish in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. At 69 degrees north and 133 degrees west, on a little reach of land that extends into the Beaufort Sea, cherries are hard to come by and expensive.

Published in Canada