Avant Garde Bishop Figures in Ongoing Catholic Cultural Wars
VICTORIA – Canada’s most theologically avant garde, socially progressive, and politically controversial bishop Remi Joseph De Roo died here February 1, at age 97. Born…
Bishop Remi De Roo: The Pilgrim and the Prophet
Your Eminence, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ecumenical Representatives, Reverend Fathers and Sisters, Members of the De Roo Family, Friends of Bishop Remi De Roo It is…
Last Interview with Remi De Roo Digs Into Issues
On June 8 of last year, former staff member for Bishop Remi J. De Roo, Dave Szollosy conducted an interview with the bishop for the…
Remi De Roo: Pilgrim of The Second Vatican Council
I speak to you today as one who was fortunate to get to know Bishop Remi De Roo and be inspired and challenged by him.…
Moonlit Silent Night Painting
Moonlit Silent Night, 16″ x 20″ x 1.5″, Acrylic on Canvas by Susannah Paranich, Vancouver, BC
Charles de Foucauld to Become a Saint on May 15
Pope Francis will canonize Blessed Charles De Foucauld, considered to be one of the pioneers of interreligious dialogue, together with six other Blesseds, during a…
Advent Prayers and Carols
OPENING PRAYER God of Advent, dawning, draw us close to You in a season of hope and anticipation. Light our way in darkness. Bring comfort…
Patricia Joan Shreenan – RIP
SHREENAN, Sister Patricia Joan, SSA (Sister Mary Reginald) 1935 – 2021. Sister Patricia died at Mount St. Mary Hospital on October 15, 2021. Sister Patricia…
Marie Catherine Ekstrom, March 4, 1929 – September 19, 2021
With great sadness we announce the passing of Marie Catherine Ekstrom (nee Gubbels), born in Sheho, Saskatchewan, the first of 12 children. Predeceased by Ron…
Wilfred Frederic Keir Gervais – March 18, 1939 – July 11, 2021
With great sadness but also a wealth of happy memories we say goodbye to Wilfred Frederic Keir Gervais. Wilf passed away peacefully on Sunday evening…