Readers Speak Out: November 17, 2019
Incompatible vocations
Re: Synod gives hope to Canada’s North (Nov. 10):
Two years ago, The Catholic Register published an article about Fr. Issa Maamar, a priest in the Greek-Melkite Church who was forced to leave Syria to protect his family. Priests in the Greek-Melkite Church are allowed to marry. Torn between leaving his people and protecting his family, he explained: “If I was alone, I would not have decided to leave, but because I had a family and I wanted to protect them, I had to make this decision.”
Toronto Catholic board votes to include gender terms
The controversial gender debate at the Toronto Catholic District School Board came to end in the early morning hours of Nov. 8 with the board voting to include gender terms in its code of conduct.
Investing in hospital ministry a wise – and healthy – choice
Hospital ministry is an extension of Jesus’ compassionate presence in our lives today.
Readers Speak Out: November 10, 2019
Divided electorate
Re: Election exposes some deep divisions (Oct. 27):
In a speech that touched on religious freedom, conscience rights, euthanasia and Christian persecution, Cardinal Thomas Collins evoked the life of St. John Henry Newman to urge people of faith to be courageous in the face of “an aggressively secular society.”
Mint pays tribute to Riel with coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring the contributions of Louis Riel and the Métis Nation to Canadian history with a silver special edition proof dollar.
Bishop Dorylas Moreau led Quebec diocese
Bishop Dorylas Moreau, who led the Diocese of Rouyn-Noranda in Quebec for 17 years, died Oct. 22 at the age of 72.
Christmas Drawing Contest 2024
The Catholic Register is conducting its 14th annual children’s Christmas drawing contest. The top entry in each of 3 categories will receive a $100 Indigo gift certificate. The winning drawings will appear in The Register’s Christmas edition, December 22, 2024.
Executor carries a heavy load
An executor is a person named in a Will to deal with the deceased’s estate after they die.