Letter from the Editor
To all subscribers and even occasional readers of The Catholic Register: This is a call from us to hear from you.
Readers Speak Out: September 11, 2022
State of distortion
The Catholic Register’s Aug. 21 editorial explains how euphemistically named Medical Aid in Dying is rapidly expanding in Canada.
Readers Speak Out: September 4, 2022
Genocidal infection
Time will tell whether Pope Francis’ declaration of “genocide” is an existential threat to the Church. His admission, however, was an “existential” challenge to me. Francis’ penitential pilgrimage forced me to examine those remote, ignored and unacknowledged “reserves” in my soul that nurture the concealed attitudes and forbidden affections that are insidious infections from which “genocide” spreads.
New national director chosen for CNEWA in Canada
The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) has chosen Dr. Adriana Bara as its new national director in Canada.
Penance and Progress: Pope Francis maps a path of hope
A special Commemorative Magazine that marks Pope Francis’ historic penitential pilgrimage to Canada
Readers Speak Out: August 21-24, 2022
Tone deafness
My heart sank to read an article as well as a letter to the editor in the July 24-31 Catholic Register. In both, the writers told Indigenous peoples they should extend forgiveness once our Holy Father presents an apology on Canadian soil.
Readers Speak Out: August 7-14, 2022
Lead on, Milloy
Kudos to John Milloy for his July 10-17 column “Building a consistent culture of life.”
Pope Francis calls on Indigenous youth to shine brightly
As Pope Francis concluded his intensive five-day pilgrimage of reconciliation on Canadian soil, he spoke directly to Inuit youth in Iqaluit and offered them three pieces of advice: keep walking upwards, come to the light each day and be part of a team.
On the final day of Pope Francis’ pilgrimage of penance, one of healing and reconciliation, he says it is he who has been “enriched” by the experience.
We are instruments of the Spirit’s fruitfulness
The full text of the homily given by Pope Francis at solemn vespers celebrated in the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Quebec July 28, 2022.