At Home in the Universe: The Divine Milieu
Some years ago, while I was living in Thunder Bay, I used to go out to our cottage on One Island Lake. One winter…
Pope Francis, Incrementalist Takes on the Curia
There aren’t many things Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Pope Francis have in common, but they do both face a demanding 2014 for the…
Save The Deer
The Editor. Twenty-five deer in the not too distant future are to be culled or killed. These will be healthy animals, some young.…
A Radical Pope Would Attack the Abuse Scandal
The Catholic Church probably thought the stormiest waters were behind. With a charismatic, groovy Pope at the helm, the church has been sailing an…
St. Vincent de Paul Derives Inspiration from Pope Francis
Saint Vincent de Paul Society has a long and proud tradition in the Victoria diocese, and is currently at the cutting edge of social…
Epiphany Explorations Includes Anguish & Awe
Epiphany Explorations, the United Church of Canada’s theological adult education annual program held here January 16-20 at First Metropolitan congregation in the downtown area,…
UN Sex Abuse Report Seen as Missed Opportunity
The U.N. committee report on the Vatican’s role in sexual abuse was a missed opportunity. It could have played an important role in improving…
Bishop Marks 90th with Bible Project
Roman Catholic Bishop Emeritus Remi J. De Roo turned 90 on February 24. In typical leadership fashion he pre-empted the usual birthday celebration for…
Action Committee of People with Disabilities Society
The Action Committee of People with Disabilities Society is located at 948 View street in Victoria. ACPD is a charitable cross-disability society that has been…
Saanich Priest Given Conditional Sentence for Sexually Touching Teenage Boy
Philip Jacobs has been handed a five-month conditional sentence, followed by two years probation, for sexually touching a teenage boy while serving as a Catholic…