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September 5, 2018

Msgr. Coughlin led charismatic renewal

Msgr. Peter Coughlin, middle, is joined by Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix, Archishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada, and by Hamilton Bishop Douglas Crosby, right, at Christ the King Cathedral in Hamilton this past March. The occasion was a special service to mark Coughlin’s elevation to Monsignor.

Like Job, Msgr. Peter Coughlin understood that everything in his life was God’s will. 

Published in Canada
December 20, 2017

Cardinal Law, whose legacy was marred by Boston sex abuse scandal, dies

Cardinal Bernard F. Law, who had been one of the United States' most powerful and respected bishops until his legacy was blemished by the devastating sexual abuse of minors by priests in his Archdiocese of Boston, died early Dec. 20 in Rome at the age of 86. He is picture in a 2010 photo.
VATICAN – Cardinal Bernard F. Law, who had been one of the United States' most powerful and respected bishops until his legacy was blemished by the devastating sexual abuse of minors by priests in his Archdiocese of Boston, died early Dec. 20 in Rome at the age of 86.
Published in International
February 25, 2015

Fr. McErlean touched all he met

Fr. Henry McErlean organized thousands of retreats around Mary. In the 60s, McErlean travelled to Uganda where he served several church communities. He died peacefully in Newmarket, Ont., at the age of 82.

Those who knew Fr. Henry McErlean remember the man for his strong will, his wit, wisdom and calming smile.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA