Brigit Mary Molloy Passes
This outsize personality came to light in Trepassey, Newfoundland November 2, 1931. Educated by the Presentation Sisters, she joined their order in…
Passings: Rom Maione – Legend of the Canadian Catholic Left
Romeo Maione, one of Canada’s foremost left-leaning Catholic laymen, social activist and critic, indefatigable lecturer and writer, street philosopher and teacher, died in…
Familiarity Breeds Contempo
In nineteen eighty I had a profound spiritual revelation and turned my life over to Christ. I had been in a boxing match…
Edward Snowden Film Wins Oscar
The Edward Snowden documentary Citizenfour won Best Documentary at this year’s Oscars. Director Laura Poitras accepted the award alongside Glenn Greenwald and Lindsay…
Keep it Tight: How the Tories Plan to Win
Say what you like about Stephen Harper’s Conservatives – and few Canadians are indifferent about them – the party knows how to line…
Summer Gallery 2015 Art Exhibition
I want to let you know of a wonderful Federation of Canadian Artists juried group art exhibition called "Summer Gallery 2015" being held…
On The Permanent Pilgrimage: Prairie Spring Sojourn
Normally, a couple of times a year, I try to go to see my kids on the Prairies, usually driving and stopping with…
My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel by Ari Shavit
On the cover of this book, Thomas L. Friedman of the New York Times is quoted as saying, “[A] must-read book.” He is…
Western Bishop Passes: ‘Martyr’ to Church Politics
INTRODUCTION Bishop Roussin’s death, while not exactly surprising given his recent health condition, is nevertheless shocking to many who fondly remembered the little…
Gideon Levy in Victoria Opens a Few More Eyes
Gideon Levy spoke in Victoria March 28. Sponsored by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, who cited The Independent’s assessment…