A Eulogy of Mary Louise McCluskey (1937-2025)
Mary Lou was my big sister and my godmother. I am her baby brother and godson. Mary Lou was a meticulous and intelligent child who…
Canada Has Lost The Plot on MAiD
When the Canadian government passed legislation nearly a decade ago to approve medical assistance in dying (MAiD), it was an exercise in compassion. A competent…
Chanting The Feminine Down: A Psychological, Religious and Historical Novel by James C. McCullagh
This is a book review that was requested of me by my friend Jim Noonan. As you may know, Jim Noonan sends pieces all over…
Hello Prime Minister Carney
We are a small group of Catholic elders. We meet regularly to share our lives and to explore our faith and ordinary realities. Confronting all…
Pope Leo XIV Attends 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’
In his keynote remarks, the Holy Father recognized the Laudato Si’ Action Platform alongside the Laudato Si’ Movement as a vital witness to ecological conversion…
Padre Melo: Turning Personal Loss into Collective Hope
Introduction Island Catholic News, through Peter Gubbels and Phil Little (of Ladysmith) has been supporting and acompanying Padre Melo sj and his important work in…
In Addition
The Editor: Regarding the last ICN issue’s article about our sit-in at an RBC branch in Toronto: the article stated that RBC is the biggest…
Poem for the Late Marnie B
I was Marnie’s butler, rest in peace You died way too soon I recall you from high school And the dark side of the moon.…
MAiD In a Small Town
Life in a small town moves to a different rhythm than the bustle of city living. Relationships are tighter, community values deeper, and long-standing traditions…
A Primer on Gaza
The Gaza Strip is a 25-mile long stretch of coastal land (141 square miles, 365 square kilometers) that is home to a growing population of…